(7/30) Two seats on the Emmitsburg Town Council are up for election September 27 with two potential candidates vying for the seats thus far. The two seats, currently being held by council members Frank Davis and TJ Burns are three-year terms. are three-year terms.

As of this time, candidates vying for the open seats include Davis and Burns seeking re-elections.

Burns and Davis were both previously sworn into their seats at the 2019 October town election as newcomers.

After living in Emmitsburg all of his life, Davis ran three years ago to bring a fresh perspective to the town office.

Burns threw his hat into the ring for the previous council seat because he wanted hands-on involvement for his community.

If re-elected Davis is eager to complete a number of unfished town infrastructure projects.

Looking forward, Davis would like to see prioritizing work and plans developed for the town’s license plate readers, the water and sewer projects, as well as what to do with town owned property .

"We have a lot of projects in the wings that we need to prioritize and bring to the finish line," he said.

As of the end of July, Burns was anticipating running for re-election, but due to personal reasons, was uncertain at this junction.

Burns also serves as Council Treasurer.

If re- elected, Burns would like to see the continuation of developing town infrastructure.

Burns’ focus would be maintaining the small town feel of Emmitsburg while also expanding and developing the community.

Burns looks towards what is good for the town as far as growth, including welcoming new businesses "but not growing so fast to be detrimental to the rest of the town, he said.

During his time on the council, the town did the best it could working with the county and the information it had in regard to COVID-19 response, he said.

Regardless of if he runs again, Burns’ time on the council seat has given him a behind the scenes look into municipal operation and the insight into government procedures, he said.

"We want instant gratification, but there are a lot of steps to get things done," he said.

As of the Emmitsburg News-Journal’s August issue, there has no word on any other potential candidates and information will be presented as it develops.

Town election will be held September 27 at the town office at 22 East Main Street from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Candidates must file a written application for candidacy with Town Clerk Madeline Shaw by 4 p.m. August 26. Financial Disclosures for each candidate are also due Friday August 27, 2021 by 4:00 p.m.

All candidates will be posted on the Town bulletin board in alphabetical order.

The write-In candidate deadline is September 20 at noon.

More information about candidacy can be found by calling the town office at 301-600-6300 or email Shaw at mshaw@emmitsburgmd.gov.