Saturday, October 11, 2008

Jennifer Dougherty Challenging for 6th Congressional District


Jennifer P. Dougherty, member of the Democratic Party, was elected Frederick, MD’s first woman Mayor in 2001. Dougherty defeated 2-term incumbent Mayor James S. Grimes. Her large margin of victory was linked to her promise to open government and improve citizen services. In addition, her promise to improve community policing efforts won praise in the city of Frederick. Dougherty graduated from Mount Saint Mary’s College, Emmitsburg, MD in 1983 with a BA in History, magna cum laude. While a student at The Mount, Dougherty was a 4-year varsity field hockey player. She is the only woman in The Mount’s Athletic Hall of Fame honored for field hockey. Dougherty also wrote for The Mountain Echo for 4 years, serving as Editor-in-Chief in her senior year.
Jennifer Dougherty believes in the need for America’s energy independence and supports the need to invest in renewable energy sources, reduce our reliance on foreign oil and create the next generation of the “green economy.” Dougherty knows that the first step is to focus on efficiency and conservation while building a sound national energy policy that creates a 10-year plan to energy independence. Americans brought the price of a barrel down more than $20 just by showing oil companies that “we get it.” A good energy plan will jump-start our economic growth and create good jobs and opportunities, plus be good for the environment. “People in both political parties have to give a little – Democrats should be open to nuclear energy and Republicans have to understand that drilling is not the only answer. More important, they have to realize that the American public is ready for energy solutions!” said Jennifer.So, we can conclude that Jennifer has a good head on her shoulders. She has the expierence and knowledge. Maryland should have confidence in electing her to Congress.

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