From Del. Glen Glass: Dear Constituents, Just to keep everyone updated, the hearings for the Smart Meters went very well on Thursday. We had around 20 people testify on the bills in front of the Economic Matters Committee. After the hearing, we received numerous emails from constituents, as well as personal comments from Committee Members, […]
Voskuhl: On School Budget, “A Drastic Change in Philosophy is Needed”
From Joseph Voskuhl, Harford County Board of Education candidate, District C: Now, for the first time, the voters of each council district will have the opportunity for their voices to be heard with the election of six members to the Board of Education. It is now up to the voters to choose someone with experience […]
Burbey: “While Mr. Craig’s Commitment to Development and Construction Cannot be Questioned, His Commitment to Both Public Safety and Education are Highly Circumspect”
From Harford County Education Association (HCEA) President Ryan Burbey: During County Executive Craig’s final State of the County Address, he extolled the accomplishments of his administration. Most notable among these were many construction projects, including a new sheriff’s office, emergency operations center, new schools, etc. Presumably, Mr. Craig believes that these edifices alone fulfill his […]
Bowers: Legislators Making a Mockery of Farmland Preservation
From Deborah Bowers: Maryland citizens should speak up about a bill in the legislature that would enable any farm in their community that is preserved through the state farmland preservation program to cover five acres, possibly more, of that preserved land with solar panels or other energy generation infrastructure. When the Maryland legislature created our […]
Harford County Republican Chairman Howell Drops Out of State Senate Race; Supports Cassilly
From Derek J. Howell: I would like to thank my family, friends and all of my supporters for their hard work and the generous support they have given to my campaign for the Maryland State Senate. Circumstances, however, have changed for me since I decided to run for the senate this past August. After much […]
Whiteley: Poor Turnout at Committee Hearing on Property Tax Assessment Legislation
From Roy Whiteley, Founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: SB 553 Internet Access to Worksheets – Hearing Report On February 19, 2014 we attended the Budget and Taxation Committee hearing on this bill that if passed will allow taxpayers to access any residential property worksheet WITHOUT first filing an assessment appeal as is required under […]
Del. Glass: “The Issue of Privacy is Huge When It Comes to Smart Meters”
From Del. Glen Glass: Dear Neighbor: It has been an honor of mine to serve as a Delegate of the State of Maryland thus far. Your continued support and feedback have been critical and are important to me. I think it is important to offer you some feedback of my own. With that said, I […]
Miller: Current Administration in Havre de Grace has been Abusing the Water and Sewer Fund for Years
From James P. Miller of Havre de Grace: To the editor. This administration has been abusing the water and sewer fund for years. The Current Mayor was part of the sitting City Councils that knowingly spent the Capital Improvement Funds from the Water and Sewer Fund 9. They did this because they didn’t want to […]
