From Ryan Burbey:
In a couple weeks the citizens of District E will have an important choice to make. They can either turn all the progress that has been made over that last decade into full reverse by voting for former council president Wagner, who left office in disgrace after being arrested for drunk driving or they can elect an inspiring new leader who will continue to move our county forward.
As a Christian, I tend to believe in second chances and forgiveness. However, Mr. Wagner’s record does not warrant another chance on the council. Many of the ills we face today are due to Mr. Wagner’s failed leadership on the council. Don’t like the traffic congestion? That started when Wagner failed to insist on smarter development during the housing boom. Think too much is spent on bus transportation for our public schools? That started because Wagner failed to insist that developers build sidewalks during the housing boom; allowing kids to walk to school. Think your child’s school is run down? That started when the Wagner led council failed to fund capital improvements and new school construction despite our schools busting at the seams. Don’t like portable classrooms, those started under Wagner too.
Mr. Wagner had many opportunities to serve the citizens of Harford County when he held the position of Councilmember and Council President. The citizens of Harford County rejected Mr. Wagner in 2006 when he ran for re-election as Council President and rejected him again in 2010 when he ran for County Executive.
I urge the voters of District E to help Harford County continue to move forward by casting their vote for Bridgette Johnson.
Ryan Burbey
Wagner was all for high density development of agricultural land when he sold the family farm and turned it into Wagners farm. Now that he got the cash he’s against any one else developing. Typical politician..
Ryan Burbey is no longer president of HCEA. This is aan editorial of a private citizen. Please correct it.
Where does it say he is president of HCEA? The Harford County schools are in a poor state of affairs. Many of us who relocated to this area pulled our kids out due to the subpar schools.
The first version of this article identified him as presidebt of HCEA. It has since been corrected.
It was erroneously printed that I’m the HCEA President. That was not in my op-Ed. Christy Crawford-Smick is the current HCEA President. Views expressed in my op-Ed are solely mine.
Ryan Burbey
tell them why you aren’t the president anymore? it is irnonic that you are coming out so vehemently with regards to your perception of “second chances” when you are in need of your own forgiveness from those teachers you let down with your antics.
Mr. Burbey,
Sir,
I do agree that all residents of Harford County, who are concerned about development and land use should consider their votes carefully not just for County Council but for County Executive as well. By your criteria, that person who sat next to Mr. Wagner on the County Council, described as a young tiger on a previous thread, Mr. Barry Glassman, should be rejected. Voters should carefully, consider Mr. Barry Glassman’s record while County Executive on land use. Paying particular attention to the more recent issues. Magnolia Overlay Debacle, first it was a good deal, then it was a bad deal. Changing the code to adjust separation distances between adjacent properties and commercial riding stables, and of course, the tire pyrolysis plant in Joppa. Those interested should read the hearing examiner’s recommended decision on the pyrolysis proposal for a clear understanding of the Glassman administration’s view of the Harford County Code. Voters in Districts E and F should also realize that they will be affected by plans for the Study Area in the Harford County Master Plan. Check the Master Plan for an outline of what is to come. No doubt details will be provided after the election. Every Land Use decision in Harford County is for someone, just might not be you.
THNX
John P. Mallamo
Not to mention the $46M judgement that will be paid out as a result of poor decisions by the council. Maybe the pay raises for Gahler weren’t such a wise move given the bill that is coming due for the County.
Mr.. Wagner was not the only one on the Council who made decisions and times have changed in case you did not notice. I would rather have experience from the past to shape the future. Everyone is entitled to start anew and I think the experience of past mistakes made in regard to Harford County will be considered. We need someone fighting for the people for a change. Mr. Wagner is a hard worker and he will fight for the right reasons.
Democrat Bridgette Johnson takes the County Council position seriously.
Republican Robert Wagner acts like is entitled to the Council seat just because he served one tern a decade ago
, Look how Ms. Johnson diligently and earnestly answered the questionnaire from Fiends of Harford
Then t look at the superficial and hastily way Mr. Wagner responded to the same questionnaire..
https://friendsofharford.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Candidate-Questions-Johnson-District-E-2018.pdf
Robert Wagner is not a hard worker. Bridgette Johnson is the hard worker!
“Fiends” of Harford. Classic.
Sordid of Light is a spell check Nazi!
The Republicans for the most part feel entitled in Harford County. Wagner is a has been. Retire already. His record both personal and on the council is highly questionable. Send him packing
The real question is not whether Republican Robert Wagner is a hard worker! The real question is whether he is still a hard drinker’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/council-president-arrested
And everyone please notice that the newcomer, “Charles Jones”, is also one of those idiots who insist on placing a link with his comments. Just like Mike, Art and Steve.
I can’t imagine why a realtor like yourself would want Wagner to win…
i can’t imagine why a flaming liberal like you would come out in favor of joe woods….something smells bad there
I am not a liberal, I am a progressive. I believe that we should have good schools, and strong working families. Joe Woods is an honest man and a strong supporter of our schools and teachers. He is a former sheriff’s deputy. He is a fireman. He rescues folks from burning houses and floods. What the hell is not to like?
Look, part of the problem we have in this county and country is that folks with differing viewpoints can’t find ways to move forward on the issues which they can compromise and agree. I have friends of all political persuasions and ideals. We don’t always agree but we don’t have to always agree.
Local government is about roads, schools, public safety, public transportation and sound fiscal management. Joe Woods checks all those boxes resoundingly in the affirmative.
Did you know that Mr. Wagner has a beard?
Valid points perhaps had anyone else made them. But put Ryan Burbey’s name on anything and the credibility level drops to zero.
(Funny that Burbey identifies as a Christian too. I don’t recall any verses of scripture where Jesus encouraged his followers to be jerks.)
You know, I was just going to ignore this but it really sticks in my craw the folks think it is ok to mock others religious beliefs.
Yes, I identify as a Christian because I am a Christian. I grew up going to Mt. Christian Church, a church which my grandfather helped build. At 12 years old, I was baptized in the old stone church at Mountain Christian by Rev. Bill Bullis. He was also a family friend and a kind soul. My entire family on my mother’s side was involved in the church. I have done my best to live a Christian life and to follow the teachings of Jesus.
Some folks think I am jerk, fine. Everyone is entitled to their opinion. Like me or not, my faith is mine.
Luke 6:31-36
31 Do to others as you would have them do to you.
32 If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.
33 And if you do good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.
34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect repayment, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, expecting to be repaid in full.
35 But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
“Don’t like portable classrooms, those started under Wagner too.”
I was sitting in a portable classroom at Bel Air High School in the 1970s. Pretty sure Wagner was not on the council then. Another erroneous statement from Ryan Burbey. Honestly, I trust Burbey about as much as I trust Wagner…which is not at all.
Same here at both Bel Air Elementary and Bel Air High in the 1970s. Fake news. Did anyone expect otherwise from Burbey?
Teachers union? Is there anyone left in that thing anymore?
I mean since the Supreme Court ruled against forced “union” dues. LOL
We never had fair share fees in this county anyway. Our members stay by choice. They are The union, and the union is them.
CORRECT, WE ARE UNION STRONG!!! You get an apple
Just love these spell checkers on here. Can’t seem to write more than 4 or 5 words.
Piss off.
I seem to remember Bob’s wife suing the county for 9 million, or was that another Tina Wagner? what ever happened to that?
You are a vile and repulsive person. That was uncalled for, and I hope you develop herpes.
So do you know what ever happened? Articles say the county paid $50,000 to defend the case.
And I had chicken pox so I already have herpes.
? , that was truly awful to say. The Wagners have devoted decades of their lives to enriching Harford County and giving back to our communities. Shame.
Why is it awful? 9 Million is a lot of money.
Devoted to the county? hmmm. She got fired from a cashier job and sued us taxpayers for $9,000,000.00. She was trying to “enrich” something that’s for sure. Bawahahahahahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
That is the same Wagner!
http://www.baltimoresun.com/ph-ag-harford-council-1212-20121211-story.html
Stop attacking this woman. It is WRONG to drag Ms. Wagner through the mud!!!!
Honey she jumped into the mud on this one.
uh huh
Mic Drop …huh
The Wagner family does not deserve these unprincipled attacks.
SHAME!!!!
Since when did factual history become unprincipled attacks?
?, you are vermin of the worst kind. The next thing you will do is bring up Robert Wagner and the Natalie Wood death when that occurred so long ago. Leave him alone.
MS. Lillian starno
I’ve been called worse by better people than you Ms Lillian.
Go suck an egg.
I hope you rot in hell, maggot.
Hell is a concept created by men in an attempt to control your actions with some sort of reward of eternal life living in the sky with mythical creatures experiencing bliss and happiness. The reality is we all just rot in a box no matter how good or bad we are. The question is can you make your time here as pleasant as possible by extorting 9 million bucks from innocent hardworking taxpayers? WWJD?
Why do white people smell like a wet dog?