Three days after they were removed from their local leadership roles as chair and vice chair of the Harford County delegation, Dels. Susan McComas and Rick Impallaria launched a counter-attack – claiming rules violations negate their dismissal, filing an ethics complaint and vowing they will run tomorrow morning’s delegation meeting rather than their newly-chosen replacements. […]
“The Goal Was To Destroy The Harford County Delegation…”
Dissension in the ranks has led to all out mutiny among members of the Harford County delegation to the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis, who, within two weeks, re-elected and then booted the chair and vice chair of the county delegation. An apparent leadership vacuum created by Del. Susan McComas’ reportedly ineffectual role as chairman […]
Harford’s Leaders Call For Median Barrier At Bel Air Bypass Fatal Crash Site
In the wake of Friday’s double-fatal accident on the Bel Air Bypass, Harford County elected officials have launched a focused effort requesting the Maryland State Highway Administration and Department of Transportation to take action and initiate a study or approve funding for the construction of protective median barriers along what they call a “dangerous highway.” […]
Delegation Dispute Over Receptionist Could Lead To Power Play For Chairmanship
Harford County’s delegates to the Maryland General Assembly in Annapolis are apparently engaged in an increasingly bitter dispute over delegation office management. Delegation Chair Susan McComas has hired her aide from the 2008 session to be the delegation receptionist for the 2009. As the chair, she has the final word on choosing a receptionist, but […]
Ursa Minor Threat: How Legislative Bear Wrangling in Maryland could put Bruins Inside the Beltway
Legislation under consideration in Annapolis would force the introduction of wild black bears into each of Maryland’s 23 counties. But don’t grab your shotgun before taking the trash out just yet – the lawmakers involved admit the bill is little more than a political bluff, designed to beat back the advances of liberal legislators who […]
The Assembly Line – Checking the Political Pulse in Annapolis
For political junkies, it’s the most wonderful time of the year. The 188 state representatives – 47 senators and 141 delegates – comprising the Maryland General Assembly convened Wednesday for the start of the state’s 425th legislative session – a 90-day affair that is set to adjourn on April 7. To ring in the new […]
