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Fall is upon us! Crisp mornings, fog in the valleys, and soon the colors of fall will change the landscape around us, as parades and fall festivals bring in the fall season.
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Senator
David R. Brinkley
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Historically, we look to this time of year for the harvest, as we reflect on the bounties of our life and the summers' labors, and look to the winter and another year. That also means legislators gear up for another legislative session.
This year, I will serve as the Minority Leader of the Maryland Senate, alongside my friend Senator Joe Getty (R - District 5, Baltimore and Carroll counties) as Minority Whip.
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Senator Joe Getty (L)
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Senator David Brinkley (R) |
It is a tremendous honor for both of us to lead the 12 Republican members of the Senate, and I am honored by their trust and confidence.
Legislators are getting requests from constituents and their local governments. This session will be the last of this term, and I look to see a myriad of issues present themselves. Corporate taxes, the "Rain tax", minimum wage, environmental issues etc.
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Frederick City Elections
Important date to remember:
General election - November 5, 2013
The Frederick City Primary election took place on September 10, 2013. Thanks to all of you who came out and voted. You can find the election results here.
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Laws to take effect October 1, 2013
On October 1, 2013, many new laws will go into effect. At the local level we will see new legislation regarding Frederick County Gaming Permits (SB315 and HB414) that will repeal the limitation on the amount of specified raffles to be held on a single day, authorizing the Board of County Commissioners of Frederick County to determine the number of permits allotted per calendar year to specified organizations in the county to conduct raffles.
In addition, HB527 will go into effect, which establishes the Frederick Regional Higher Education Advisory Board.
On a State level, controversial legislation that repeals the death penalty (SB276) and the Governor's gun control bill, (SB281) will also take effect October 1, 2013.
For a full listing of legislation that takes effect October 1, 2013, click here.
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In the News
September 24, 2013 - John Wagner
The Washington Post
September 24, 2013 - Dawn White
Your4State.com
September 24, 2013 - Associated Press
CBS Baltimore
September 23, 2013 - Len Lazarick
MarylandReporter.com
September 23, 2013 - Michael Dresser
The Baltimore Sun
Brinkley Out & About
9/11 Tributes
On September 11th, I stopped by two events, Skills USA and FCPS Career and Tech Patriot Day Ceremony and the Brunswick Volunteer Fire Department, that paid tribute to those we lost on 9/11, and recognized our first responders' across the land.
Taneytown Business Breakfast
On September 13th, the Taneytown Business Breakfast had Senator Joe Getty discuss the impact of the Gettysburg Battle 150 years ago on the region.
The 151st Great Frederick Fair
During fair week, I had the chance to meet and speak with many community members. The Frederick County Farm Bureau had myself and others raise money for Agriculture Education by selling ice cream. Participating in the Celebrity Harness Race, I came in 1st place after competing against City of Frederick Alderwoman, Kelly Russell and Frederick County Commissioner, Billy Shreve in support of the racing industry.
Walkersville Elementary School - Constitution Day
On September 17th, Constitution Day, I was invited to Walkersville Elementary School to speak to 4th graders about why the Constitution is so important and what my role is in government.
Daughters of the American Revolution Dinner
On September 18th, I spoke on the history of the Maryland flag at the Daughters of the American Revolution dinner.
Carroll County Lincoln Reagan Dinner
On September 25th, I attended the Carroll County Republican Central Committee's annual Lincoln Reagan dinner, where keynote speaker, John Lott, author of best-sellers: More Guns Less Crime and Dumbing Down the Courts: How Politics Keeps the Smartest Judges Off the Bench, spoke about gun issues and dumbing down the courts.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
September 28th
The event kicks-off at 10am with a parade along Main Street. Enjoy festival food, craft vendors, artisans, live demonstrations, historical stories, classic cars, live entertainment and so much more.
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Contact Us
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Friends of David Brinkley
P.O. Box 321
New Market, MD 21774-0321
Phone: 301-882-7093 Fax: 240-823-9200
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- Frederick City Election
- Laws to take effect October 1, 2013
- In The News
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