Steve Sites

As a candidate for the Carroll Valley Borough Council, I seek your support and offer the following by way of introduction. As a life-long resident of Fairfield area and a ten-year resident of Carroll Valley my intention is to serve the residents of Carroll Valley to the best of my ability.

After graduating from Fairfield Area High School in 1971, and attending Nashville State Technical Institute, I embarked on a career in construction spanning 38 years, which included positions with the Tennessee Dept of Transportation, Gettysburg Engineering, Maryland State Highway Administration, and A. Morton Thomas and Associates Inc.

During my time with the above organizations I held numerous positions, doing everything from material and testing to managing multimillion-dollar construction projects. I managed from two to three people on small construction projects to several dozen as area manager for Frederick and Howard Counties. I worked with contractors, local governments, municipalities, and the Federal Highway administration.

During the past year I have served on the Carroll Valley Planning Commission and recently was appointed to serve on the Borough Council to fill a vacancy. I have helped review and update the Carroll Valley zoning ordinances and recently helped review the 2020 budget.

I view the following issues as the most important facing Carroll Valley at this time. Zoning will influence the future growth in Carroll Valley. As urban sprawl creeps North from Frederick County there will be many considerations to address. New homes and businesses will be constructed and sewer plant expansion will be needed. Roads and intersections will need upgraded to accept the increased traffic volumes that growth will bring. Police coverage will need to be addressed as more residents move into the area.

I wish to serve the community I call home and will use the experience I gained through my career to solve problems that arise and try to help manage the inevitable growth of Carroll Valley while maintaining the small town charm and friendly atmosphere this area is known for.

John Schubring

Hi, my name is John Schubring, and I am running for a seat on the Carroll Valley Borough Council. I am running as a conservative Republican. I am a retired lieutenant colonel and a disabled veteran. As a benefit of the post-9/11 GI Bill, I am working on a doctorate in Educational Leadership. My family and I have lived in Carroll Valley for nearly 17 years. This is our home. We are committed to living and working together to make our neighborhoods and borough a great place to live! I have five children; four still live here in Carroll Valley. One son also serves on the Planning Commission with me, while our other son runs cross country and track for Fairfield High School as well as being active in our church. Our two daughters are active in their church and community.

I am running for office to preserve our beautiful neighborhoods, to manage growth carefully and thoughtfully, and to oppose tax increases and bigger government. I am especially interested in protecting the retirement income of our seniors. I want to hear the concerns of all citizens, and to vote on measures that best serve the needs of Carroll Valley.

I have worked on the Carroll Valley Planning Commission for about five years. During that time, we have worked as a Commission to carefully and conscientiously develop a new zoning map for our borough that respects and safeguards the integrity and beauty of our neighborhoods, preserves our agricultural areas from development, and presents a new zoning area in close proximity to

Liberty Mountain entitled Community Core that encourages in this zone, small businesses, multiple-type dwellings, ski chalets, doctors’ offices and child care facilities. I believe we have produced a smart and intelligent zoning plan that protects and preserves our valley for now and the next generation of homeowners and families in Carroll Valley.

I believe that I am well-qualified to serve on the Carroll Valley Borough Council because I am not seeking this office for me. My only thought since becoming involved on the borough Planning Commission and now running for Borough Council is to preserve our very unique and beautiful community. I am well-positioned to do that because I have been on the planning commission for many years. I know what needs to be done to protect and preserve our neighborhoods so that Carroll Valley will remain a great place to live.