Commissioner, District 3· 2022-12-05 - 2026-12-01
Thomas S. Gordon III
Carroll County
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Voice
- Meetings spoken in
- 16
- Total speaking time
- 1:59:10
- Avg per meeting
- 7:27
- Segments
- 1561
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Top issues during term (15)(Development)
Mobile home park expansion — Westminster
The park was listed for sale at $1 million this summer; neighbors fear a bigger park could pressure well costs and property values nearby.
Freedom Designated Growth Area development deferrals
No direct cost, but delayed approvals affect development timelines in the Freedom area.
Closed-Session Land Acquisitions
Details of the three offers weren't disclosed in open session.
Proposed 72-unit retirement village in Sykesville
Traffic improvements at Route 32/Bennett Road would be funded by the developer; county funding for the Georgetown Boulevard extension is uncertain.
Harvest Creek subdivision and Ridge Road traffic
The county will eventually take over roads and stormwater facilities built by the developer; future Ridge Road improvements would fall to the county CIP.
EOTC Bachman Valley Final Site Plan
Possible county cost if roadway or emergency-service improvements are ultimately required.
Mount Airy sports complex annexation (Elite Baseball)
None directly to the county; traffic and emergency service demands could fall on county and town resources.
Westminster Annexation #72 for Sheetz store
Annexations shift land into city jurisdiction, which can affect taxes and services for that parcel — details not yet stated.
Bradleys Preserve Subdivision (P-24-0019)
New homes could add to the local tax base but also demand for roads, schools, and services.
Robert Moton African American Museum
Not stated at this meeting; funded by community partners including Westminster and private philanthropists.
Maryland Housing Certainty Act implementation
Late APFO mitigation could leave county taxpayers covering road and school impacts from developments.
Nells Acres community failures
Over $220,000 was accepted for a relief road that has not been built; homes sell for roughly $500,000-$750,000.
Affordable senior housing preservation at Residences at Hampstead School
The county forgoes some property tax revenue for 15 years under the PILOT, in exchange for preserving affordable senior housing.
EVAPCO contractor storage yard in Taneytown
Lionsgate six-lot subdivision off Hodges Road
Decisions during term (5)
Recorded while III was in office — not necessarily decisions they moved, spoke to, or voted on.
Dulaney Property Transfer to Industrial Development Authority
Transportation Development Plan Approval
Small Business Development Center Counseling Services Purchase
Grant – YHSI Round 2 Youth Action Board Development Grant
Contract Award — Zoning and Site Development Code Revision Consulting Services
Voting record (10)(Development)
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