Leonardtown Lions' Club 2022 Crab Festival

Washington D.C. Visit

Had the chance today to visit with Representative Dutch Ruppersberger, representing Maryland’s 2nd Congressional District. Talked about the runway renovation effort for Martin State Airport (Warfield Air National Guard Base) and some other key issues.

Today, Memorial Day, please take a moment to pause and remember the fallen.

Woodland Park

Another great day getting out and meeting the folks in 29C. Yesterday we visited voters in the Woodland Park at Wildewood neighborhood of California. Weather was terrific and so were the people I had a chance to meet.

St. Mary’s Republican Club Candidate Forum 5/7/2022 - House of Delegates 29C

Dean’s Okinawan Martial Arts & Self Defense Studio Visit

Talking leadership and character at Dean’s Okinawan Martial Arts & Self Defense Studio. Thank you Sensei Wayne Dean for the opportunity and hospitality!

Chesapeake Ranch Estates

Spent a nice afternoon getting out and personally meeting some really nice folks In Chesapeake Ranch Estates today. Signs and websites are ok, but nothing beats shaking hands, telling people about yourself, and answering questions about people’s concerns with Maryland government. Coming soon to your neighborhood! Go with Gowen!

Southern Maryland Spring Festival

Great to see friends and neighbors at the Southern Maryland Spring Festival. Great visit with The Hollywood Hop Heads, Southern Maryland’s best brew activity club.

Jaymi Sterling Fundraising Event

Attended a really nice community event with Jaymi Sterling and her Dad. It’s time.

Revitalizing Lexington Park - Linda's Cafe Being Forced to Vacate

Linda’s Cafe has been in business in the same location on Lexington Park for 35 years. She has been informed by her landlord that she must vacate the property in order to make way for a new Royal Farms gas station/convenience store (right across from Pax River Gate 2). I’m for free markets, but do we really need another gas station/convenience store….there?!? There are already 4 others within a mile not to mention the 2 run down and vacated stations within less than 1/2 a mile of that location. I agree with Linda that Lexington Park, especially the area in that immediate vicinity, needs to be revitalized, not cleared out for more dollar stores, vape shops, or gas stations. Lexington Park needs a growth and revitalization strategy. I’ll be interested to hear what the St. Marys County Commissioners have to say about this on Monday. Will they provide the leadership necessary to institute an strategic growth plan for Lexington Park?

Foreign Affairs

Honing my diplomatic skills in Belgrade, Serbia and Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, both former Yugoslavian countries. Met with Charg’e d’Affaires John Ginkel at the US Embassy in Serbia. Later in BiH held a bilateral meeting with Bosnian Defense Minister Sifet Podzic to discuss our continued partnership and the overall situation in Eastern Europe. Stopped in to visit Ambassador Mike Murphy at the US Embassy in Sarajevo. His team provided me a comprehensive country brief. Then, numerous activities with my friend Lieutenant General Senad Masovic’ culminating with a semi-formal dinner held in my honor at their BiH Army Hall. These are critical times for BiH and all former Yugoslavian countries. Proud to help them in their continued development and efforts to foster peace.

National Security Implications of War in Ukraine

Met today in DC with the current and former Ambassador from Estonia, Kristjan Prikk (current) and Jonatan Vseviov (former). Ambassador Vseviov is currently the MFA State Secretary. Estonia is one of the State Partners for Peace to the Maryland National Guard. Important conversation about the national security implications of the Ukrainian War, NATO, and the MDNG/Estonian partnership.

Excited to Announce My Campaign Manager!

We are excited to announce that Andrea Dyson had generously agreed to serve as our campaign manager. Andrea has limitless energy, great imagination, and an abundance of pertinent experience. She is going to make a big difference in our mission to bring Southern Maryland smart infrastructure, safety and security, quality education, and a lower cost of living. Welcome Andrea! Go with Gowen!

Hollywood Broad Creek Neighborhood

Great day meeting voters in the Broad Creek neighborhood of Hollywood yesterday. Had lots of help from volunteers, Olivia and Michelle Dean!

"Holiday" Gas Tax

Thanks to the Gas Tax "Holiday" Marylanders are spending 36 cents per gallon less on their gasoline for the next 30 days. Since the average American driver purchases about 12.5 gallons per week, that's about $20 less this month that we're spending on government. That's a good start!

Calvert County Cove Point

Had the chance to get out and meet about 100 voters today in Calvert County in the Cove Point neighborhood. The main issue everyone wanted to talk about: replacing the Thomas Johnson Bridge. 

The Adjutant General: Always Recruiting LexLeader

The adjutant general thanked The Patuxent Partnership for the “opportunity to brag about the Maryland National Guard,” which he did along with a recruitment call.

https://lexleader.net/md-adjutant-general-always-recruiting/

Leonardtown man running for delegate seat currently held by Clark

https://www.somdnews.com/enterprise/news/local/leonardtown-man-running-for-delegate-seat-currently-held-by-clark/article_d3358f91-46a3-5074-9cc1-c537434a4f0c.html

Latest on Tim for Southern Maryland Campaign

Jan 24, 2022 - Tim Gowen filed for Delegate District 29C

Feb 28 - Tim spoke to the RWSM at the Pax River Ale House and the Calvert County Women's Republican Club in Prince Frederick. 

Feb 27 - Canvassed Leonardtown

Mar 13 - Canvassed Cove Point

Mar 20 - Canvassing Hollywood

Apr 23 - Canvassing Lusby

Apr 24 -Canvassing Lexington Park

May 8 - Candidates Forum, Taphouse 1637