for
Rockville City Council

Hey, Can we talk?
YES, I am looking for YOUR VOTE!

Why? So that I can work for you as your Rockville City Councilman for the next term. To be your voice in City Hall. So often people come to me and say, "Did you know that . . . ?" or "Have you heard . . .?" and I ask if they have talked to their Councilmen or the Mayor. The usual comment is, no, because it seems that the politicians do not listen, or do not care, unless it affects their own neighborhood directly. But it is their JOB to listen and act upon your concerns and issues. I want to make the Rockville City Government accessible to the citizens and be the voice of the people. I do not believe that voting the "Slate" is good for all the citizens of Rockville, instead vote for the individual, whether they are part of the slate or not, that will serve each citizen best.

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Issues

1. Effective city government and the revitalization of our Town Center.
2. Traffic around Rockville. For example, the timing and placement of traffic lights and signals.
3. Parking down town and other areas of Rockville.
4. The children and Senior Citizens of Rockville and the programs that should be available to all of us (libraries, tutoring and other educational activities. Recreational centers and sporting events). Where is the new library?
5. Sound barriers for CSX/Metro tracks.

Accomplishments

• High-density Illumination
• Re-facing of Community Parks
• CSX Railroad (on going)
• Cleaning of the Track Area
• Installing Sound Barrier

These accomplishments will do done with the assistance of Federal and Local Government.

Safety

Working with Rockville City Police Sgt. Walsh, we have restored the green arrow light on Edmonston Drive at Rockville Pike South. We are currently working on relieving traffic congestion on Edmonston Drive by restricting the left-hand turn onto Edmonston Drive from Viers Mill Road form 7:00am to 9:00am. This will allow the residents of Twinbrook to have better access to Rockville Pike.With your Support and Vote I will better be able to serve as your voice and handle your concerns. I will be working with the following commissions:

• Planning (for the revitalization of the town center and local communities)
• Traffic & Transportation
• Recreation & Parks
• Human Resources
• Sidewalks (continued construction in the Twinbrook area)

I am hoping to get more seniors involved in mentoring and providing a positive influence to the youth of our community. I want to improve Channel 11 to better educate the public with improved programming, featuring topics such as city enforcement, "dos and don'ts" of leaf/trash collection, water issues and employment opportunities, as well as segments on public safety from our Police and Fire departments.

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About Harry

My name is Harry W. Thomas Jr., and I am currently the block captain coordinator for the neighborhood watch program that was formed after the 1998 drive-by shooting on Lewis Ave. The residents of our community decide to establish the Neighborhood watch program so that we could all live with better peace of mind. During the past years, I've worked with Terry Treschuk and Chris Barlett, as well as various neighborhood services.

History

I was born in 1953 at Suburban Hospital to Audith C. "Fannie" & Harry W. "Bill" Thomas Sr. My father, Bill, worked and lived in Rockville most of his life, until his death in 1991. Fannie also lives in the city. I have a sister, Sharon, who lived in Rockville most of her life, until moving to Ormond Beach FL in recent years. I am married and have three sons and a stepdaughter, who all reside in Rockville. In April of 1971, I became a member of the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department, and have remained a volunteer fireman for the past 30 years. I also hove worked as a volunteer coach and umpire for the city sport programs because the youth of our community deserve strong leadership and quality.

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Current Events

The Current Events listing will be added shortly.

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Contact Harry

With your assistance we can accomplish great things. . .

1. We need your help campaigning. Help me deliver our message.
2. Please display signs in your yard or bussiness about the election.
3. You can also host gatherings of your friends and neighbors.
4. Get involved and volunteer on election day at the polls.

Donations of any amounts are excepted by the Treasurer, Liz Lomicka, at:

Friends of Harry W. Thomas, Jr
305 Silver Rock Road
Rockville, MD 20851

So, I am asking you to vote this November 6, 2001, for me, Harry W. (Billy) Thomas, Jr. so I can work for you. I was born and raised in Rockville. I live in Twinbrook at 1121 Lewis Avenue, and I am inviting you to stop by and tell me what your concerns are! Or, if you would prefer, call or email me; my phone number is (301) 762-2157, and my email address is hwthomas2@aol.com.

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