From Jeffrey R. Gahler: Dear Harford County Residents, For some time I have been aware that a number of high ranking members of the Harford County Sheriff’s Office were considering retirement. On Monday, April 14, 2014, both Colonel Greg Carlevaro and Major Dale Stonesifer announced their separations from the Sheriff’s Office effective July 1, 2014. […]
Burbey: “…When Virtually Every Other County in the State is Investing in their Schools, Harford County, Under Your Leadership, is Not Even Keeping Pace with Inflation”
The following letter was sent from Harford County Education Association (HCEA) President Ryan Burbey to Harford County Executive David Craig, Harford County Public Schools Superintendent Barbara Canavan, and all members of the Harford County Council and Harford County Board of Education. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear County Executive Craig, After […]
George: On Destination Imagination Safety, “Statements Made by Central Office Personnel Were False, Misleading”
The following e-mail was sent on April 17 to the Harford County Board of Education, and HCPS senior staff members Melanie Wernig, risk manager, and Dr. Keri Guilbault, coordinator of accelerated learning programs. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: On behalf of the Harford County Destination Imagination [DI] community I would like […]
Onorato: Councilman Richard Slutzky and His Contradictory Position on Conflicts of Interest in Zoning Matters
From William Onorato, on behalf of 543 Concerned Citizens: Councilman Richard Slutzky, current representative of District E and Council President hopeful, serves a dual role as not only a legislator but also as a “judge “on the Board of Appeals for zoning cases as do all seven Council members. This puts Council members in a […]
Robinson: Del. James Should Condemn Staffers for Potentially Harming Race Relations and Image of Community
The following letter was sent from Jansen M. Robinson of the African American Democratic Club of Harford County to Del. Mary-Dulany James. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Honorable Mary-Dulany James Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen Street, Room 404 Annapolis MD 21401 Delegate Mary-Dulany James: Many within the community are alarmed […]
Whiteley: Freedom of Information Act Request Denied for Tax Assessment Procedures and Process
From Roy Whiteley, Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Response to “What Answer Will We Get?” On March 23 and 26, under the Freedom of Information Act, we requested explanations and answers to a number of questions prompted by the incredulous fiscal and policy reports filed on behalf of the Department of Assessments and Taxation […]
Whiteley: “2.2 Million Beleaguered Property Taxpayers, Offer Our Sincere Thanks to Each of You for the Support You have Given to Our Causes”
The following letter was sent from Roy Whiteley, Founder of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation, to Harford County Executive David Craig, the Harford County Delegation, and Harford County President and Council. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear Ladies and Gentlemen For the past eleven years, we have been trying on behalf […]
Whiteley: Another Wasted General Assembly Session Where Overburdened Property Taxpayers Got Absolutely Nothing
From Roy Whiteley, Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: The 2014 General Assembly session is over. Another wasted 90 days where O’Malley, Busch, Miller, and the democratically controlled General Assembly and its dictatorial committees gave the overburdened property taxpayers absolutely nothing. Once again, the Committees have failed to recognize the failed bureaucracy of the Department […]