The day after the Harford County Council appointed three Republicans to the newly-formed redistricting commission, many are still questioning why local Democrats rejected an offer from Council President Billy Boniface that would have allowed a Democrat to be named to the group, in exchange for Democrats backing down from threats of a lawsuit. After turning […]
Rejected: Democrats Turn Down Deal, Harford County Council Appoints All-Republican Political Redistricting Commission
After rejecting a peace offering that would have secured them some measure of representation on the redistricting commission, Democrats could only watch as the Harford County Council appointed an all-Republican membership to the group, which will help shape the political boundaries of Harford County for the next decade. Harford County Council President Billy Boniface, a […]
Harford County Democrats and Republicans Spar Over Composition of Political Redistricting Commission
Democrats and Republicans are gearing up for a fight over the future political boundaries of Harford County, in what has quickly become the most heated showdown between the parties since the 2010 elections. Some might even say this current clash rivals any seen during the relatively uninspired General Election campaign, which is precisely the cause […]
Harford County Council Agenda Feb. 15: Redistricting Commission, Harry Hopkins, HUD Grants
The Harford County Council will consider a resolution regarding 2011 Housing and Urban Development grant funds, proclaim Harry Hopking a living treasure, and honor the U.S. Naval Academy during its Tuesday night session, but item of most interest is expected to be how the council deals with appointment of the controversial redistricting commission. The Harford […]
Aberdeen Agenda Feb. 14: City Council to Vote on Aberdeen Technology Campus Annexation, Fortune Telling Ordinance
The Aberdeen City Council is expected to vote Monday night on a resolution, which, if adopted, would annex into the city a property slated to be developed into a new technology campus adjacent to Battelle on Route 22. The Aberdeen Technology Campus, LLC and Route 22 Properties are proposed to be annexed and developed as […]
Harford County Council Agenda Feb. 1: State of the County, Legislative Address, Department Heads, Landfill Fees, Recycling Program
Twice delayed by snow and ice, the Harford County Council will try again to meet Tuesday night to get through a full agenda, which includes County Executive David Craig’s State of the County speech, Council President Billy Boniface’s Legislative Address, and the confirmation of Craig’s appointments for the heads of each county department. Also on […]
Wintering More Weather: Issues and Alerts Abound as Another Round of Snow and Ice Approaches Harford County
As another round of sleet, snow, ice, freezing rain, and high wind (did I get all of them?) advances upon Harford County, local governments, state agencies, law enforcement, and even well-intentioned elected officials are helping get the word about how to stay safe, warm, and dry as it gets increasingly dangerous, cold, and wet outside. […]
Harford County Bill Watch: HB 91 – “Marylanders Will Not be Forced into Having to Choose Between Exempting the Family Shotgun or Keeping a Toaster Oven Instead”
Sponsored By: Delegates Wayne Norman and Mary-Dulany James as well as Wendell R. Beitzel, Don H. Dwyer, Jr., Adelaide C. Eckardt, William J. Frank, Kevin Kelly, Tony McConkey, Kelly Schulz, and Michael H. Weir, Jr. Entitled: Courts – Bankruptcy – Arms Synopsis: Authorizing a person to claim an exemption in specified bankruptcy proceedings for arms […]
