For Senator Middleton, politics is personal
We rely on our government to manage and administer programs that benefit society as a whole, to keep our economy strong and growing, our roads paved, our children safe and properly educated, and more.
Sometimes, life throws us curve balls and we find ourselves or our businesses relying on programs, services, and support from various state agencies. And we should be able to rely on them; that’s why they exist and that’s why we pay taxes and elect people who understand that they work for us.
It’s satisfying when our state run agencies work well for us. I’ve had great luck working with people at the Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation when an unexpected issue arose. Great people, super service, prompt attention, and spoton guidance. But, sometimes it feels like we spend years of our lives on the phone, researching policies, sending in applications, or driving all over the state to have our needs met.
Twice this past year, I’ve had random life circumstances that had me living that exact dance: go online for information, apply, call the agency, try again … and again, and again. This dance went on for months until finally, in utter frustration, I got in touch with Sen. Thomas “Mac” Middleton (D-Charles). I probably could have saved myself a great deal of time and frustration had I just called earlier.
Politics should be personal. Equal pay, fully funded education, affordable healthcare and childcare … these are very personal issues that have a direct impact on our day-to-day lives. For far too many politicians, we become a nameless, faceless constituency group. That’s not the case with Senator Middleton.
I’d like to feel special because Senator Middleton pulled the right resources together to help me resolve some personal issues using state agencies, but that’s just not the case. I hear over and over again from people who have had a need, reached out to Mac, and got the time and attention they needed to have their issue resolved.
It becomes very simple to make a decision about where to cast a vote when you consider that it is not promises that get things done; it’s action. Consistent action over time. We are not a vague constituency that needs tending to, but actual people. Senator Middleton is consistent, well known, and well liked. And that matters. We all want to work with people we like and trust. And we need a Senator with the clout, stature, and respect of his colleagues to get things done. We want a senator who cares about our county and about us as individuals. It’s not just because he was responsive to my needs, but because of his consistent leadership, respect from his colleagues, good judgement, and love of Charles County that Senator Middleton will get my vote.
Kim Mozingo, Charlotte Hall