By Greg Bassett

A 40-year-old public schools English teacher announced over the weekend that she is seeking the Republican nomination to run for Wicomico County Executive.

Julie Giordano, a resident of Hebron, told more than 100 supporters gathered at Evolution Craft Brewing Co. & Public House in Salisbury, that she will seek the post responsible for leading the county government’s executive and administrative functions.

“I believe Wicomico County needs new leadership with fresh ideas,” Giordano said.

“That is what I can bring. With my experience in the private and public sector, I will be a County Executive of action and results, and that action starts now.” 

A Baltimore native, Giordano has been teaching for 16 years in Wicomico County. She holds a bachelor’s in Communications/Public Relations and a master’s in Leadership from Salisbury University. She has been a Wicomico County resident for 20 years.

Giordano said her plans are to hold the line on property taxes, increase jobs, protect the livelihood of our farmers and watermen, and support law enforcement.

She said that, as an educator, she is “pro-teacher, pro-student and pro-parent.”

She has also promised to ensure transparency in government and have the community be an active part of her administration.

“When you believe in something, stand up for it, fight for it, and our county is worth fighting for,” Giordano said.

“This county is too important and I refuse to let anything happen to it, that is why I am running for this seat,” she said. “It is time to bring back the voice of the people and it starts at the local level.  What they say, think, and believe is of the utmost importance. I will be a true representation for the people of this county.”  

Gioradno said she has been involved in local politics for the last four years or so, serving as a member of the Wicomico Republican Central Committee and the Young Republicans.

The primary election is scheduled June 28.

The only other Republican in the field thus far is Acting County Executive John Psota of Salisbury, who wants to keep the post to which he was appointed on a full-time basis.

The sole Democrat in the field is County Councilman Ernie Davis, who will forfeit his council seat to seek the job.

Democrats hold a slight registration lead in the county. Of the two elected executives in the county’s history, one was a Democrat and one was Republican. The job currently pays $85,000 a year.