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Bruce
Kahl: It’s Time for a Change
- Article by
Lena Sala & photo by Ben Boehl -
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Bruce
Kahl (left) is pictured with former Gov. Bob Ehrlich.
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Ever since 2003, Lt. Col. Bruce Kahl has been making a difference in
the community when he partnered up with former Governor Bob Erhlich to
form the JROTC program at Patapsco High School and Center for the Arts.
According to Kahl, over the last seven years, this program has helped
him identify the challenges parents are having as well as the economic
struggle students within the local neighborhoods are facing.
“I am able to see the issues firsthand, which allows me to find
solutions, such as making college more affordable,” said Kahl. “By
finding ways to deal with their issues I am able to build relationships
within the community.”
Kahl, who will be running as a Republican against Norman Stone in the
Nov. 2 election, has held leadership positions in the Army and the
National Guard for more than 28 years, which in his opinion has given
him the skills to bring the community together as a whole.
“I want to be able to give people a choice and in order to do that I
have made the decision to step up to the plate,” revealed Kahl. “The
6th District needs to be represented as a whole, and myself, along with
my team of people who work with me and support me, can make that happen
because I am not only a friend to the community but I know how things
work and how things don’t work.”
In Kahl’s opinion, the most important aspect that sets him apart from
Stone, who has been a member of the Maryland State Senate since 1967,
is that he takes the time to sit down and listen to the people
one-on-one.
“I will say that both Stone and I care about the people, but I am able
to communicate and inspire change,” he said. “It is time for new ideas
and innovation.”
If Kahl takes over as Senator, he has many visions he believes will
strengthen the economy right here in Maryland and will make this area a
place people are proud to be a part of and live in once again.
“I would like to bring new attractions such as a community pool to
North Point State Park, which was one of the premiere amusement parks
in Maryland from 1906 - 1947,” said Kahl. “Wouldn’t it be nice to bring
the local neighbors together for fun and relaxation just like many
years ago?”
He believes this will boost the economy because instead of people
traveling outside of the state or out of their district to enjoy some
clean and safe fun in the sun, they will spend their money right here
at home. He also has a plan to make Fort Howard into a home for
veterans, as well as making new trails within the park so the community
can have new places to ride their bikes or to just go for a relaxing
walk.
“I have many visions, but I also respect the people’s wishes and I want
them to be a part of the plan and I would personally ask them what
changes they would like to see before I made any actions,” Kahl
explained.
He also noted the state needs to provide local businesses and retirees
with a tax break. “I believe tax breaks can happen and that it
desperately needs to happen soon, because so many businesses up and
leave along with retirees because of how expensive it is to live here
as well as to keep your business up and running,” noted Kahl.
Kahl revealed he is a very strong supporter of Facebook (social
network) because it allows the community to always be informed of what
plans he has and just allows them to know what he can offer as a
leader.
“Technology such as Facebook is such a great way to interact with the
people and for them to know that I am always listening,” he said.
Listening to the people is something he believes he and Jordan Hadfield
both have in common.
“I have worked closely with Jordan in the past, and we agree on just
about every issue,” noted Kahl. “His voters want to see change, and I
believe they will see that in me because I do not only listen but I can
become the voice of the community and move us forward.”
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