Why Jeff Holtzinger?
As a lifelong resident of Frederick County, Jeff Holtzinger is committed to protecting what makes our community special. Frederick County has long been a place where families can live, work, and thrive—without losing the rural character and quality of life that brought us here in the first place. Jeff believes growth must be responsible and balanced, not the kind of uncontrolled expansion that turns vibrant communities into overcrowded urban sprawl. His goal is simple: keep Frederick County a great place to live and work while preserving the land, heritage, and small-town values that define our county.
Campaign Platform
Frederick County deserves focused, responsible leadership that protects what makes our community strong while preparing for the future.
• Refocus county government on core responsibilities: roads, schools, parks, sound land use planning, and public safety.
• Cut the tax burden and make taxpayers the top priority by slowing the growth of property taxes.
• Preserve Frederick County’s agricultural heritage.
• Fully support the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and public safety efforts.
• Streamline the permit and approval process for small businesses and farm entrepreneurs.
• Invest in roads, parks, and infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
• Ensure responsible growth through fair, predictable development review, with real public transparency and participation.
• Fund public schools responsibly while demanding strong accountability for results and spending.
With over 30 years of experience as a civil engineer and attorney in both the public and private sectors, I have the background to deliver real results.
As Mayor of the City of Frederick, I cut costs without cutting services, improved the balance between growth and community protection, and advanced critical infrastructure projects—including a key water supply initiative that enhanced quality of life for residents.
This is not about partisanship—it’s about common sense.
As a lifelong Frederick County resident, I am committed to keeping our community a great place to live, work, and raise a family—today and for generations to come.
Bringing Experience to Local Leadership
Key Priorities:
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Focus on Core Responsibilities: Ensure that our government prioritizes essential public facilities—roads, schools, and parks—while returning to sound land use planning and ensuring public safety.
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Tax Relief: Make taxpayers the top priority by cutting the tax burden and slowing the rate of property tax increases.
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Agricultural Heritage: Preserve and support the rich agricultural legacy of our county.
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Support for Law Enforcement: Fully back the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office and its staff.
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Business and Entrepreneurship: Streamline the permit and approval process to foster small businesses and farms.
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Infrastructure Improvements: Enhance roads, parks, and public infrastructure to meet current and future needs.
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Transparent Development: Ensure a fair and understandable review process for proposed developments, with ample public participation.
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School Funding and Accountability: Secure adequate funding for public schools while demanding transparency and results.
These goals are practical and nonpartisan, driven by common sense and proven success. As the former Mayor of Frederick, I’ve balanced growth with public interest and delivered essential improvements, including a critical water supply project.
Let’s keep Frederick County a great place to live, work, and raise future generations!
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