Dave Stepp For Talbot County Council

Why SHOULD I vote for Dave - "The FIVE F's"

Faith

Dave is a man of faith and respects your 1st Amendment right to freely practice your own religious beliefs. Dave will make decisions for Talbot County residents that will always protect their constitutional rights.

Family

Dave is a family man and will treat all 38,000 residents of Talbot County as family. Dave will be held accountable and will work within the community to make sure all voices are heard. Dave will not take this responsibility lightly.

Freedom

If you feel that your rights and freedoms have been chiseled away over the last 2 years, you're not alone! Americans have innumerable rights and freedoms and every Talbot County citizen is no exception. Dave will ensure that the rights and freedoms of every Talbot County citizen are never infringed upon, PERIOD!

Fiscal Responsibility

Dave will ensure that your tax dollars are kept low by making wise financial decisions for Talbot County. Dave will ask the tough questions and make the tough decisions. Dave will ensure that your tax dollars work for you and towards keeping you safe, healthy, and prosperous.

Fighting for you

Dave will never take the responsibility of a Talbot County Councilman lightly. You have his commitment that he will fight for you across the wide array of issues that Talbot County faces - both now and in the future. Dave will consult with experts in their respective fields before making crucial decisions on behalf of Talbot County citizens. We are all in this together but Dave can't do it without your support and engagement.

You can review the current Talbot County Council meeting agendas and view the past meetings here.

Dave's position on cURRENT talbot county issues

Dave says "NO" to mandates

Dave feels that the role of a government official is simply to protect the rights and freedoms of citizens. Dave does not and will not support mask mandates or vaccine mandates. Dave believes that your health decisions should be made by you, not by any government entity or official. Dave also does not support vaccine passports, as he never wants to see Talbot County citizens be deprived of life's most basic necessities.

Dave's public comment at the September 14, 2021 Talbot County Council Meeting (start @ 2:25:00)

Dave Supports Law Enforcement and First Responders

Our outstanding law enforcement officers place themselves in harm's way every day. Dave will ensure our law enforcement officers and first responders have what they need to do their jobs effectively and keep Talbot County safe. Dave disagrees with MD law HB670 and will ensure that the Police Accountability Board required by Maryland law is comprised of members of our community who understand the daily sacrifices our men and women in uniform make every day. Dave will ensure that the progress Talbot County has made with funding LEOPS (Law Enforcement Officers Pension System) is not negated by a poor Police Accountability Board.

Hear Dave's public comment at the Talbot County Council Meeting on March 22, 2022.

(start @ 2:41:25).

Dave is partnering with Sheriff Gamble to help educate residents on the impact of the MD Police Reform Bill. Click here to Find out more

Dave wants to get CRT out of Talbot County Public Schools

Contrary to what Talbot County has been made to believe, Critical Race Theory (CRT) is part of the curriculum in Talbot County Public Schools (TCPS). In fact, TCPS has spent over $509,000.00 of taxpayer funds on CRT-related training and material between the years of 2009 and 2018 alone! Dave will work with the TCPS Board of Education to get CRT out of TCPS for good so our students can focus on learning and not being divided by the division that CRT brings.

Dave's Public Comment at the August 24, 2021 Talbot County Council meeting (start @ 1:29:35)

Dave is for smart growth and small business

Dave believes growth in Talbot County must be smart growth. Growth without preparation, insight, and proper infrastructure only benefits a select few. Dave wants to ensure smart growth benefits everyone in the form of good jobs, affordable housing, and small business development. Dave believes in preserving the natural beauty of Talbot County so that countless future generations can live, work, and play here.

Dave is for accurately representing Talbot County history

The Talbot Boys monument has brought a lot of division to Talbot County, and the current county council voted to remove the Talbot Boys monument. Dave wants to work towards healing the division and celebrate our rich history with a new Civil War monument that celebrates all Talbot County residents who fought in the Civil War - just as originally intended. Dave will strive to bring together all of Talbot County along with the "Preserve Talbot History" and "Move the Monument" groups for feedback and advice on creating a new monument that properly reflects the full historical account of Talbot County's involvement in the Civil War. This new monument would be a uniting compliment to the Frederick Douglass, WW1, WW2, Korean War, and Vietnam War monuments currently on the grounds of the Talbot County Courthouse.

Dave's full bio

Dave Stepp

Dave and his family are all lifelong Marylanders - they moved from Caroline County to Talbot County in 2010 and quickly established family and community roots. He and his wife Lori have two wonderful children.

In 1999, Dave began his ongoing career in telecommunications holding various sales and management positions. His proudest career moment was his team’s response effort on September 11th, 2001. Dave and Lori have also been small business owners since 2003.

Dave has earned his Associates Degree from Anne Arundel Community College, Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Maryland, and his MBA from the University of Maryland where he graduated with honors and gained entry into the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society.

Dave continues to serve as a youth sports coach and mentor - a role he has served for more than a decade in Talbot County. Currently, Dave is an Assistant Coach of the Saints Peter and Paul Varsity baseball team, Co-Scoutmaster of St. Michael’s Boy Scout Troop 741, Committee Chair of Easton Boy Scout Troop 1091 (an all-girls troop), a volunteer with the Easton Icehawks youth ice hockey organization, President of the Ingleton Homeowners Association, and serves as the Chairman for the annual Jim Bob Ryan 3-Club Classic golf tournament benefitting Ryan’s Avengers held at Hog Neck Golf Course. Previously, Dave has also been a Coach, Vice President, and Board Member of Easton Little League, as well as Coach, Vice President, and Founding Board Member of Talbot Softball Little League. Dave has also volunteered as both a Character Counts Coach and Destination Imagination Coach at St. Michael’s Elementary School, served as a multi-year Fishing Derby volunteer at the Waterfowl Festival, and coached T-Ball at the Easton YMCA.

Endorsements for Dave

Dan Cox, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for Governor of Maryland

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Dan Cox, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for Governor of Maryland

"Dave will make a great Talbot County Councilman, He'll protect your rights and freedoms, do the right thing, and work hard for you."

Joe Gamble, Talbot County Sheriff

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Dan Cox, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for Governor of Maryland

"Dave is a staunch supporter of public safety and understands the impacts that police reform can have on our community. I highly support Dave and his run for Talbot County Council."

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Michael Peroutka, 2022 Candidate for Attorney General of Maryland

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Johnny Mautz, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for MD Senate

Michael Peroutka, 2022 Candidate for Attorney General of Maryland

Johnny Mautz, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for MD Senate

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Dave Stepp for Talbot County Council

PO Box 234

Newcomb, MD 21653

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About Dave

Why SHOULD I vote for Dave - "The FIVE F's"

Faith

Family

Freedom

Fiscal Responsibility

Fighting for you

Dave's position on cURRENT talbot county issues

Dave says "NO" to mandates

Dave Supports Law Enforcement and First Responders

Dave wants to get CRT out of Talbot County Public Schools

Dave is for smart growth and small business

Dave is for accurately representing Talbot County history

Dave's full bio

Dave Stepp

Endorsements for Dave

Dan Cox, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for Governor of Maryland

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Dan Cox, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for Governor of Maryland

Joe Gamble, Talbot County Sheriff

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Dan Cox, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for Governor of Maryland

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Michael Peroutka, 2022 Candidate for Attorney General of Maryland

Michael Peroutka, 2022 Candidate for Attorney General of Maryland

Gordana Schifanelli, 2022 Candidate for Lt. Governor of Maryland

Johnny Mautz, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for MD Senate

Michael Peroutka, 2022 Candidate for Attorney General of Maryland

Johnny Mautz, MD Delegate and 2022 Candidate for MD Senate

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