Mike Detmer

Infrastructure / Transportation The future in Dorchester is sure to bring opportunities and challenges. The county government needs to be ready NOW for what comes down the pike, whether it's a positive thing like encouraging the right kind of new development, or a negative thing like another expensive state required project. Criminal Justice / Public Safety Keeping citizens safe is the top priority for any government. It's more than just competitive pay and the right kind of training and equipment. It's about things like supporting police in a challenging legal climate and incentivizing firefighters in a time when civic volunteerism is low. Government Reform County government needs to be more effective immediately, including hiring the county manager job that has been vacant since 2020 and instituting transparency. It's also about a review of how the county government and its departments are run, and setting clear and measurable goals and expectations for staff.