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Politics & Government

Adolph Focused on Businesses, Motivated by Support

Greg Adolph is the first candidate to file for the 2011 Bel Air election for the Board of Commissioners.

finished one spot out of the winner’s circle in the 2009 Bel Air election. Two years later, he’s the first candidate to enter the race for three seats on the five-member Board of Commissioners.

“One major reason for my decision to run this year is the overwhelming support I received from the Bel Air voters in 2009,” Adolph wrote in an email. “In six weeks I went from being an unknown to tying for the most votes [before absentee and provisional ballots].”

The class of 2001 graduate lost to Commissioner and Mayor by eight and seven votes, respectively. This year, four-year terms for Commissioners Terence Hanley, and expire. Hopkins has , while Reier is still undecided. previously said he would run again, but in the of . .

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Adolph, 28, said the will be key to his campaign.

“We need to continue to focus kind of a well-rounded effort on around the town, Adolph told Patch in an interview Wednesday, “but also encouraging the larger scale, we need to support the population around here.”

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The registered Republican said he would listen more than he speaks.

“I have a good willingness to listen to people and work with their concerns and work to a goal that meets both parties’ needs,” Adolph said. “I’m not going to be the most outspoken person out there. I’m typically am pretty reserved in my wording until I feel comfortable with what I’m going to say.”

Adolph recently moved to Lee Way with his wife, Caroline, whom he met at John Carroll, and their daughter Louisa, who turned 1 Wednesday. He has lived within town limits for eight years and in the 21014 zip code his entire life.

The filing deadline for the non-partisan election is Oct. 7. Candidates must be registered voters and have lived within town limits for at least six months prior to the election.

will be open from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Oct. 7 to allow for late filing. There is a $25 fee. The election is scheduled for Nov. 8.

Residents can check their voter registration status by calling the Harford County Board of Elections at 410-638-3565.

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