Office Sought:   Harford County Council District E 

Name:   Leonard D. Wheeler         

Age:   67

Marriage Status:   Married

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Education:   Ed. D.   

Work Experience:

Baltimore city teacher, school administrator (principal, supervisor, assistant regional superintendent, central office assistant superintendent)

College of Notre Dame of Maryland associate professor

Political Offices Held:   

Harford County Democratic Central Committee          

Brief Biography:

Born in Washington DC ; lived for a brief period of time on a farm in Laurens SC. Moved to Baltimore from Washington DC at eight years of age. Educated in the Baltimore City Public Schools; received a bachelor’s degree in teaching from Coppin State University , a master’s degree in the social sciences from Morgan State University , and a doctorate in urban education and administration from Temple University . Settled in Harford County in 1988. Married, father of four children.

1.   Why are you running for this office?

To return the democratic process as the center of decision making to control the transformation of Harford County to brick, mortar, asphalt, and concrete. I am running to return the government back to the citizens of Harford County . There has to be a stop to increased growth without community involvement. I seek to bring in the community that has worked so long and hard to preserve this county, as a place to live and raise their families, as a partner in making decisions about its growth.

2.      If you are elected, what do you intend to do to improve the quality of education in Harford County ?

I will fully support the 105% rule governing school enrollment capacity. I will support school initiatives to raise the achievement levels of historically underachieving students. Also, I would support the retention of teachers with a competitive salary and working conditions package who demonstrate measurable salary conditions package who demonstrate measurable success in student intellectual and social development.

3.      What do you intend to do to prepare Harford County for the influx of 30000 new jobs from BRAC?

I would want to review the results of a needs assessment and projections to determine the impact of 30,000 jobs and the need for housing, schooling, and its projected impact on community institutions and resources.  I would work to make certain that the community is fully aware of this intervention, and that they have a voice in deciding how to absorb and accommodate projected changes to their community.