Steve Vandervort has lived in the Charlestown area since 1962, and attended Charlestown Elementary School. He graduated from the University of Maryland in 1979 with a B.S. in Computer Science and Chemistry. After graduation, Steve returned to Charlestown, bought a home on Water Street and joined his father, Bill Vandervort, in his families appliance repair business.

Steve has participated on the board since 1995, eight years of which have been served as President. His careful monitoring of the town budget made lowering the taxes a reality, as well as services such as free trash removal possible.

Steve has enjoyed serving his community for the past nine years and will continue to do so as long as the town needs him. Steve feels gifted by the numerous commissioners he has had the privilege of serving with over the years.

Having retired a year ago after serving as President of Cecil Community College for twenty-two years, Bob and his wife, Susan, have lived in Charlestown since 1986. Bob has served as the Chair of the Charlestown Ethics Commission since its inception in 1993. He is concerned about the future of Charlestown and control of inevitable growth that is happening all around town. High on his priority list is concern for children and youth and the need for the community to provide a program of wholesome recreation and character building.

I was first appointed to the Board in July 2000 to fill the vacancy of Christine Phillips. In January 2002, I ran for election and have enjoyed serving the community. I have always had a love for community beginning with the educational system. I served on the PTA as Secretary for one year. Then I was elected to serve as Treasurer for two years. I took two years off when getting appointed to the Board of Commissioners and now have been elected to serve two more years as PTA Treasurer.

During my time in service to the community, I started and continue to serve on "The Special Events Committee". A small and dedicated group of volunteers, we have provided The Halloween Parade and Party, the Children's Christmas Party and Music in the Park for the last two years. We help the Fire Department with the Easter Egg Hunt and other events as they come up (Bathtub Push for Diabetes).

I am dedicated to improving the community with projects like the Town Directory, flowers at the Town Hall, children's activities and lighted Christmas decorations for the poles.

My biggest project yet, created by the people of Charlestown is "RiverFest". My personal highest priority is the children. The people of Charlestown wanted to do something to bring funds into the town to create a Boys and Girls Club of Charlestown. Scheduled to take place in September, our goal is to make this an entire community project all working towards the same goal!

If I can ever be of service to anyone, please do not hesitate to e-mail me at dsheets@comcast.net and place "Charlestown" in the subject line. Thank you for choosing me to help better serve your needs.