When he first became a Councilman, Pat saw a big problem: the public was often left in the dark when it came to key legislative decisions. Amendments weren’t posted publicly before votes, testimony moved too quickly, and there was little room for real discussion or engagement with the community. That’s why he introduced Resolution 6-24, a game-changing reform that makes the legislative process more transparent and accessible. Now, amendments must be posted in advance, public engagement is a priority, and every piece of legislation gets the thoughtful discussion it deserves. Every voice matters. With these changes, Pat is ensuring that everyone has an opportunity to participate, so our outcomes can better reflect the needs of our community. Now, as the first candidate to take public financing in Baltimore County, Pat is inviting newcomers into the political process and creating new avenues for engagement. He wants to open new doors and give every resident to have an equal chance to get involved. As County Executive, he will answer to our taxpayers alone– because government should work for the people, with the people.