Kittleman Considers Run for County Executive
The Republican State Senator announces his intentions at a breakfast fundraiser in Ellicott City.
Republican State Sen. Allan Kittleman, of West Friendship, told supporters at a breakfast fundraiser on Wednesday morning that if he gets the funds and support, he plans on running for county executive in 2014, according to an article on Explore Howard.
In the article, Kittleman said he commissioned a poll this spring that surveyed 450 county voters. That poll, administered by a Republican political research firm, showed Kittleman 20 points ahead of likely Democratic candidates Del. Guy Guzzone and County Council member Courtney Watson, according to the article.
In February 2011, Kittleman made headlines when he stepped down as GOP leader after a failed attempt to pass a bill supporting civil unions. He then announced he would support same sex marriage in Maryland.
Current County Executive Ken Ulman is term-limited and will be forced to step down from his position in 2014. On Thursday, Ulman is holding a breakfast fundraiser that costs $1,000 or $4,000 per plate to attend.
Would you support Allan Kittleman for County Executive?
H.R. Pufnstuf
8:05 pm on Wednesday, June 27, 2012
I am not a Republican, and I would absolutely support Allan Kittleman. This is the best news I've heard all day.
Remember, Howard County voters, don't just mindlessly dismiss Kittleman because of the (R) after his name, as you do in every other election. He has been a solid supporter of civil unions for a long time, and his Civil Union bill was much better and had a greater chance of passing in the state legislature than the mindless bill that Guzzone and crew put forth that crashed and burned in epic failure.
Also, Andrew, thanks for the reminder that Explore Howard is still in business. I thought they went under a year ago.
cathy eshmont
12:01 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012
What an asset for Howard County! We're fortunate that Allan Kittleman is interested in being the next County Executive......and I'm not a Republican either.