I’m running to ensure that St. Mary’s County stays on the right path, not just for today, but for generations to come.
That means listening to the voices of our entire community and making decisions that reflect the needs, concerns, and values of the people who call this county home.
We must spend taxpayer dollars responsibly, with a clear and thoughtful plan that protects our quality of life for decades to come.
I was born here. I was raised here. I love this county, and everything it represents. Now, I’m ready to give back and do my part to preserve what makes St. Mary’s special – while building a strong future for the families who live here today and those who will call it home tomorrow.
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Growth
Growth of St. Mary’s County isn’t the problem. Poorly planned growth is. Planning decisions should be debated, studied, and include sufficient public input. We need to protect what makes this county special while ensuring we have everything we need for the future.
Education
Strong schools lead to strong local economies. By preparing our students with real-life skills and connecting them with local businesses, we can retain talent and secure a more stable future for St. Mary’s County.
Investing in our schools is an investment in the future of St. Mary’s County. Our budget needs to be thoughtfully outlined to provide schools with all of the resources they need to thrive. This includes higher salaries for teachers, as well as providing additional funding to add social workers and critical support staff without whom our school system would not function – custodial staff, food service staff, bus drivers, security staff, and front office staff.
Data Centers
Data centers aren’t needed here in St. Mary’s County. They heavily strain our roadways and contribute to pollution and over-consumption of power and water. Introducing them to the county fails to create enough local jobs. It isn’t even a topic we should consider. No data centers in St. Mary’s County!
Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency
As elected officials, it is the responsibility of the County Commissioners to act in the best interests of the county. That means clearly defining the needs of our community, its residents, and the businesses that help support us all, while ensuring our residents remain informed about projects and funding.
Local Economy and Jobs
To sustain our local economy, we must first look to our small businesses. These business owners live here, hire locally, and keep money in our community. It’s true that big corporations have money, but ask yourself whether that money stays local or if it leaves our county. I believe it is a better investment to foster our own businesses that directly support St. Mary’s County.
Public Safety
Public safety isn’t an issue that you address after it’s too late; it’s something that is best considered and planned for well in advance. By supporting our first responders – police, firefighters, and EMTs – and making sound decisions about growth and infrastructure, we can keep our communities safe now and into the future.
Meet Joshua Kyte
Joshua Kyte has been a St. Mary’s County resident in the Third District for nearly 40 years. He attended Lettie Marshall Dent Elementary, Margaret Brent Middle, and Chopticon High School. During this time, Joshua fostered his passion for Information Technology and developed skills that led to his career providing IT support for large and small businesses within St. Mary’s County and the Tri-County area. Since 2019, Joshua has been serving the Information Technology needs of our service men and women of the Navy at the Patuxent River Naval Air Station, where he plans to serve the remainder of his career.
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Authority: Committee to Elect Joshua Kyte, Krista Kyte, Treasurer.