Maintaining Affordability in Berlin
Over the past four years, Mayor Zack has worked with the Council, town
employees, residents, and business community to…
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Increase the Unassigned Fund Balance from $15,782 in 2019 to $3.2
million in 2024
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Advocate for changes to RPS legislation in Annapolis, which resulted
in saving electric customers over $2 million from 2021 to 2030
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Work to ensure no large tax increases were placed on town residents
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Develop and administer over $4 million in American Rescue Plan Act
(ARPA) funding to address aging infrastructure needs
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Receive an outstanding independent audit every year for the past
four years
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Establish a Capital Reserve Fund, Health Insurance Reserve, LEOPS
Stabilization Reserve, Debt Service Reserve Fund, Disaster Recovery
Reserve Fund, and Stabilization Reserve Fund
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Develop a multi-year spending plan for casino funding to help offset
the cost of the Law Enforcement Officers Pension System (LEOPS) and
assist with EMS ambulance replacements
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Improve financial transparency by adding check registers and credit
card statements to Mayor and Council meeting packets
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Complete the repayment to the General Fund using Local Impact Grant
Funds for the new Police Department on Decatur Street
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Save electric customers approximately $2 million over four years
from Peak Shaving
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Complete a water and sewer system study that identified over 20% of
unbillable water loss within the system
During his next term, Mayor Zack will continue to work with the
Council, town employees, residents, and business community to…
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Advocate for changes in Wastewater System Operations to save
taxpayers more than $10 million in future capital costs
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Work with the five municipal electric utilities in Maryland to
become member-regulated to help save thousands of dollars annually
for Berlin Electric Customers
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Continue to remain proactive in managing expenses and pursue
grants/partnerships to reduce costs for residents
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Work to address housing stock and affordability
