From Nicholas B. Reese of Augusta, GA: I know there has been a lot of discussion recently in Aberdeen regarding mayor Micheal Bennett’s trip to Augusta, GA on behalf of Ripken Baseball. So I thought it may be helpful to write in to provide the perspective of someone from Augusta. As you may be aware, […]
McGrady Files Complaint with Aberdeen Ethics Commission Over Mayor Bennett’s Trip to Georgia with Ripken Baseball
From Patrick McGrady: Patrick McGrady today filed an official complaint with the Aberdeen Ethics Commission regarding the reported actions of Mayor Michael Bennett. According to articles published by the Augusta Chronicle and Baltimoresun.com, Mayor Bennett traveled to Augusta, Georgia during the first week of August, 2011 to advocate on behalf of the Ripken Baseball Group. […]
Meinert: “Why Would the Mayor of Aberdeen Lie About This Financial Drain?”
Editor: The City of Aberdeen has for too long struggled to get out from under the financial burden of the Ripken Stadium. Each year the taxpayers of Aberdeen pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for the debt. I don’t know what Mayor Bennett thinks he’s doing, but he was certainly fibbing when he travelled to […]
Ballots Set in Local Elections: Mayors Race Only Contest in Aberdeen; 5 Seek 3 Commissioner Seats in Bel Air
If you’ve been happy with the performance of the Aberdeen City Council over the last two years you’re in luck – the four incumbent members face no opposition in the city’s election next month and have a free ride to another four years in office. Mayor Mike Bennett, however, has a tougher path to re-election […]
McGrady Files for Mayor, Garner Seek Re-Election in Aberdeen Races; Former Candidate Adolph First to File in Bel Air Election
Still more than a month away, the 2011 municipal election races in Aberdeen and Bel Air are slowly beginning to attract candidates to the ballots. The first official challenger has filed for office in Aberdeen, as Patrick McGrady will be opposing Mayor Mike Bennett’s re-election bid. And the last remaining incumbent, Aberdeen City Councilman Bruce […]
McGrady Officially Files Candidacy for Mayor; “The Hard-Working People of Aberdeen Need Relief from the Taxes and Spending at City Hall”
From the McGrady For Mayor Campaign: Patrick McGrady is now officially a candidate for Mayor of the City of Aberdeen. The Aberdeen Board of Elections approved McGrady’s candidacy application on September 14, 2011. The McGrady for Mayor campaign is moving ahead toward the November 8, 2011 election. Saturday morning, McGrady said “We have been talking […]
Aberdeen Mayor Bennett and 3 of 4 City Council Members Seek Re-Election; Mayor Hopes for Incumbent Sweep in November Election
Saying “it’s a good council to work with and that makes all the difference in the world,” Aberdeen Mayor Mike Bennett hopes he and the four incumbent members of the city council will be voted back into office this November 8 and return to work at City Hall – this time without having to worry […]
McGrady: Aberdeen City Handouts – “This is an Example of Government Causing the Problem, then Trying to Use More Government to Solve It”
From Patrick McGrady: The City Council of Aberdeen on May 23, 2011 passed a budget that increased spending over last year and while cutting property taxes, they voted to raise our water/sewer rate. At this meeting, Mayor Michael Bennett said that he chooses not to use the constant yield, the rate that would cut taxes […]
