New Kid On The Block

Like Others Before Him, Tim Adams Begins The Work of Campaigning

There are very few paths to success that Tim Adams isn’t aware of.

His success as a defense industry contractor certainly afforded him the ability to quietly raise a family and spend summers boating on the Mediterranean if he chose to. Instead, the native New Orleanian put his heart and his support into improving life in Prince George’s which includes his board membership of the Greater Prince George’s Business Roundtable and his seat on the board at Doctors Community Hospital among others.

But Adams now sees another path calling him.

“I know that we can do better,” the 22 year county resident said at his announcement to run for state senator (District 23) last October. “It’s about what we can do for each other and our community. It’s about how much we believe in who we are and what we can accomplish. We have often settled but we don’t have to settle. I want the Prince George’s County and that District 23 that I was told about 20 years ago. I want us to be the dream that we talk about. We have the opportunity to do that.”

So it comes as no surprise that Adams, like many in the race to office hosted the first of several fundraisers in Bowie, Md. Jan 25. Dozens of guests crowded the Bowen Apartments' Party Room to support their candidate and dine on New Orleans creole food.

The evening was sponsored by George and DeAnne Sutton and the Host Committee including Greg Gill and Cecelia R. Jones.  U.S. Congressman Anthony Brown (D-4th Dist.) attended and offered support to Adams as a family man, an astute businessman, a philanthropist and community advocate.

Guests were able to hear Adams offer his platform on health, education and economic opportunity for the residents of District 23 and the citizens of Prince George’s County. “We need to help our local businesses--which includes women-owned and minority businesses--to become more competitive on the national stage and drive investments back to our county.  If small businesses are the economic engine of our economy, then we should be providing them with the tools they need to be successful,” said Adams.

“The fundraiser was a great success,” the first-time candidate later said. “I am so appreciative of the support and welcomed the opportunity to listen to so many of the concerns that residents have in District 23.  These conversations reinforce that we need stronger leadership in our district.”

Renowned Creole Chef Eric Tyson, CEO/Owner of Tres Creole Catering prepared creole favorites such as crab balls, macaroni and cheese cups, catfish fingers, creole rice and more.

Adams’ next campaign event will be a meet & greet at the Upper Marlboro Library Feb. 17 on Main Street at 10:00 a.m.