A Harford County Council budget work session scheduled late on a Friday afternoon might sound like a real yawner. But a surprising amount of news came out of Harford County Public Schools’ presentation to the members of the County Council on April 23; and not all the news was about the budget. HCPS has been […]
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Boniface: Economy, Budget, and Property Tax Relief on Harford Council’s 2010 Agenda
Harford County Council President Billy Boniface delivered his annual legislative address Tuesday night, citing the economy, budget, and property tax relief as the council’s priorities heading into 2010. Addressing the slumping economy and its impact on Harford County’s budget, Boniface cautioned not to expect much in the way of new projects or programs. “On the […]
“We Will Confront the Challenge. We Will Persevere” – Harford Exec Craig ’s 2010 State of the County Address
Harford County Executive David R. Craig delivered his annual State of the County Address before the Harford County Council on Tuesday night, promising “our budget will be truly balanced with no increase in the tax rate and be as close to the constant yield as we can estimate at this time.” In the speech, Craig […]
Bipartisan Commission On School Construction Studies Harford Facilities
With sparks flying over the impact fee, it was easy to overlook a resolution passed unanimously by the Harford County Council in early November that could have big consequences for the way taxpayers fund public school facilities. Resolution No. 19-09 calls for decision-makers in the capital school funding process to meet as a group, formally […]
Aberdeen Candidates Forum Draws Questions On Stadium, Hotel Tax, Water, Term Limits
With just a few days before Aberdeen voters go to the polls, the mayoral and city council candidates worked hard Wednesday night at the Candidates Night Forum to demonstrate why they would be the best choice to represent the city for the next two years. Nine of the ten active candidates (all 3 mayoral candidates […]
Aberdeen Mayoral Candidate Kreamer: “To Keep Aberdeen As A Livable Community”
Interview with Aberdeen Mayoral Candidate Barbara Kreamer: As part of The Dagger’s coverage of the City of Aberdeen’s municipal election on Nov. 3, the following questions were presented to each candidate for mayor and city council. The five questions (bolded and boxed) were chosen to generate discussion on specific topics. The candidates’ answers have been […]
Impact Fee: School Construction Revenue Source Or Unfair Home Sales Tax?
Is Harford County’s impact fee a vital source of revenue for public school construction, or an unfair tax that has stymied new home sales? Harford County Councilman Dion Guthrie (Dist. A) says it’s the latter. Along with co-sponsor Chad Shrodes (Dist. D), Guthrie introduced legislation on September 15th to repeal the county’s impact fee. Guthrie, […]
Comprehensive Rezoning Amendments Reshape Harford, Seemingly Appease All
During an oddly serene session Tuesday night, during which neither NIMBY nor developer stormed out of the chambers, the Harford County Council unanimously approved 67 Comprehensive Rezoning amendments – setting up what is expected to be a smooth approval next week of the new official Harford County Zoning Map. Compared to the confrontational rezoning process […]
