From the office of Del. J.B. Jennings: Dear Editor, It is truly remarkable what a difference four (4) years can make. If we could journey back to ‘2006’, Marylanders demanded a change in Annapolis. Despite a 60% approval rating of former Governor Ehrlich’s performance during his term, Marylanders elected a new Administration with a message […]
Del. Impallaria: “Do You Support Marriage For Same-Sex Couples?” And Other Survey Questions
From the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: Each year I like to do a survey of Maryland residents to determine how they feel on certain issues. After I receive your responses (which are kept confidential), I tally the results,which I share with the Caucus, the Governor’s Office, and, of course, with you, the respondents. I […]
Del. Impallaria: Annapolis Update #3 – Property Tax Reform, Vehicle Towing, State Furloughs
From the office of Del. Rick Impallaria: I have introduced five pieces of legislation this year, and I’d like to give you a synopsis of them. House Bill 653 – Taxes – Limitations is scheduled for a hearing on Thursday, Feb. 25 at 1 pm before the House Ways and Means Committee. It is modeled […]
Sen. Glassman To Update Property Taxpayers Bill of Rights
From the Office of Sen. Barry Glassman: Annapolis, Md. – Harford County Senator Barry Glassman R-35 will be introducing a pair of Bills to update Maryland’s Property Taxpayers Bill of Rights Currently, the State Department of Assessment and Taxation (“SDAT”) is receiving approximately 59,000 property tax appeals. To states falling housing market and local citizen’s […]
Whiteley: “The State Continues to Spend Money We Taxpayers Don’t Have and Cannot Afford”
The following letter was sent by Roy Whiteley, president of Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation, to Maryland state senators. A copy was provided to The Dagger: Dear Senators For the past several years, a bill has been introduced to the Budget and Taxation committee by Senator Barry Glassman and the Harford County Delegation only to […]
Del. James: “I Would Like To Know How You Feel About Collective Bargaining”
From the office of Del. Mary-Dulany James: Friends, Please make sure you fill out the survey towards the bottom of this email! While the snow was piling up around the state we kept working hard in Annapolis. I hope all of you stayed safe and continue to be careful as crews work to the clear […]
Del. Jennings Supports Amendments for House Joint Resolution 5
From the office of Del. J.B. Jennings: Delegate J.B. Jennings (R-7th Legislative District) proudly and fully supports the two (2) House Floor Amendments for House Joint Resolution 5 (HJR 5). On Thursday, February 11, 2010, Delegate William Frank (R-42nd Legislative District) attempted to introduce two (2) amendments to HJR 5; however, both were defeated in […]
Del. Riley: “We Are the Only County in Maryland Without This Vital Tax Stream”
From the office of Del. B. Dan Riley: I am introducing HB 669, a hotel tax for Harford County. We are the only county in Maryland without this vital tax stream. Each year the county loses tax revenues not paid for by Harford Countians but usually paid for by those living outside of Harford County. […]
