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“I will dedicate myself to protecting Cape Cod families, seniors and businesses from the unnecessary burden of massive new county government taxes and water bill increases.”
- Eric R. Steinhilber

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Steinhilber Committee

PO Box 974

Barnstable, MA 02630

508-217-4500

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About Eric

PERSONAL

Cape Cod native, Barnstable High School – Class of ‘92
Married to Jennifer, Two Children: Mary & David

PROFESSIONAL

Realtor, BK Real Estate, Inc.
Development Director, Alliance to Protect Nantucket Sound
John Hancock, Merrill Lynch (2002-2007)

COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS

Barnstable Economic Development Commission, Fmr. Vice-Chair
Barnstable County Sheriff, Reserve Deputy
Kiwanis Club of Hyannis, Past President
Cape Cod & Islands Association of Realtors
Cape Cod Republican Club, Executive Board
Barnstable Republican Town Committee, Fmr. Vice-Chair

EDUCATION & DESIGNATIONS

B.A., Political Science, University of Central Florida
Licensed Realtor, National Real Estate Studies
General Securities License – Series 7 & Series 66

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More Endorsements for Steinhilber

Press Release - October 23, 2012

County Officials Endorse Steinhilber

Press Release - October 17, 2012

Steinhilber Will Bring Responsible Fiscal Leadership to Barnstable County

Press Release - September 27, 2012

Former Commissioner Mary LeClair Endorses Steinhilber for County Commissioner

Press Release - September 25, 2012

Steinhilber: County ‘MWRA’ Taxing Authority Push Continues

Press Release - September 17, 2012

Steinhilber: 1, MWRA on Cape Cod: 0

Press Release - August 9, 2012

Steinhilber starts bid for county commissioner

Barnstable Patriot - March 30, 2012

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WASTEWATER

Eric says “NO MWRA for Cape Cod.” Eric will lead the charge against the creation of a Cape-Wide Regional Wastewater Authority, which would burden Cape residents with new taxes and huge water bill increases. Eric will seek the protection of our water resources through the enforcement of existing regulations and common-sense, cost-effective solutions.

TAXES

Eric will fight to stop any and all attempts to impose new county taxes on the families, seniors, and businesses of Cape Cod. Eric will work to protect residents by stopping Cape-wide sewer project proposals, which alone, could cost each homeowner over $60,000 in new taxes.

LOCAL REPRESENTATION

Eric will support efforts to maintain the Assembly of Delegates to ensure a ‘citizen legislature’ for all towns to have a local voice in County Government.

JOBS

Eric will encourage smart economic development and strive to streamline or eliminate undue regulations and authorities which limit job growth on Cape Cod.

CULTURE

Eric will work with local leaders and historians to secure private funding for a County Museum to preserve and celebrate the history of Barnstable County.

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What Is The MWRA?

The Massachusetts Water Resources Authority (MWRA) controls water and sewer services to several towns and municipalities in the Boston area. It was created in 1985 when it achieved its own revenue stream and broke away from the former Metropolitan District Commission (MDC).

Impacts of the MWRA:

Unelected bureaucrats controlling all aspects of water and sewer services.
Over 1,200 employees, 200 of which are paid over $100,000 annually.
Annual rate increases for water and sewer services.
A current average annual water and sewer bill of nearly $1,300.
In past 10 years, rates for consumers have increased by 300%.

Eric says… NO MWRA for Cape Cod

If the County succeeds in creating an MWRA type authority for Cape Cod, it would be an economic disaster, leading to new taxes, huge increases in our water bills, job losses, and political patronage hires. Eric believes we can solve issues with our existing structure and regulations-we do not need more taxpayer funded government. Eric will work to protect our families, our residents on fixed income, and our small businesses from the undue and unnecessary burden of new taxes and water bill increases.