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Showing posts with label Elections 2010 Frederick Co. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elections 2010 Frederick Co. Show all posts

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Katherine Heerbrandt: Debate on proposed alcohol tax increase turns personal

Debate on proposed alcohol tax increase turns personal

Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010

Frederick commissioner questions restaurateur's bankruptcy, credibility on business matters by Katherine Heerbrandt | Staff Writer


A Frederick County restaurateur said he is learning the hard way that engaging in a war of words with county Commissioner John L. Thompson Jr. can leave battle scars.

Gary Brooks, who criticized Thompson (R) for supporting a proposed alcohol tax increase in The Gazette on Sept. 2, was stunned when an e-mail exchange he had with Thompson last week deteriorated into what he called a "personal attack" involving a failed business endeavor.

The e-mail recipients included members of the media and a number of Frederick County residents.

"These e-mails included personal attacks on myself and many other citizens," said Brooks, who operates Barley and Hops on Urbana Pike, in a written statement. "While Mr. Thompson's references ‘may' have been accurate, they did not include all the information, and hence created a circumstance of innuendo. In short, the implications were that myself and other citizens did not have good standing in the community, as the information was too limited."

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Thursday, September 09, 2010

Michael Kurtianyk, Frederick County Board of County Commissioners, on the issues




Michael Kurtianyk, Frederick County Board of County Commissioners, on the issues: http://michaelk2010.com/site/the-issues/


Representing the voice of the people
As a small business owner and a father, I have felt the highs and lows of the business climate this decade. I have had to adjust expenses in my business and at home, while trying to increase revenue. I understand what people go through as they fight to keep their jobs, and hope taxes aren’t raised. I know. I live it daily. Just like you.
Leadership isn’t about who is right and who is wrong
Michael believes that we need elected leaders who will work with our municipalities, not against them. There’s a way to reach a common ground on most issues and Michael will work tirelessly to improve the County’s relationship with all levels of government and the citizens of Frederick County.
Isn’t it about time we elect a leader like Michael?
Michael on the Issues
The Budget
The MOST important issue facing Frederick County now and for the foreseeable future is the budget. We need to continue to shrink the size of our government AND increase revenue through broadening the commercial tax base by being business-friendly. In addition to raising revenue in this manner, we must also look for ways to cut expenses. These cuts must partner with all entities, State/County/BoE and Local.  My responsibility as a County Commissioner will be to ensure that citizens continue to receive high quality essential services, such as law enforcement, fire and rescue and education.
We must continue to look at every budget line item and see where we can reduce expenses. I propose that each division adopt a zero-based budget approach in which all expenditures must be justified and approved, rather than just the increases.
Budget partnerships, specifically with the State and Municipalities, should constructive and not destructive.  Every level of government serves the same people – the citizens of Frederick County. Anything less that cooperative dialogue is a disservice and disrespectful to our citizens.
Economic Development
Job retention, job expansion and new job recruitment are essential for economic development. If every company in the County added just ONE job per year, we’d be adding over 8,000 jobs in the County annually!
As Commissioner, I will continue to promote Frederick as a great location for doing business with a strong, educated workforce available to employers.
We need to foster an open dialogue between the business community and the educational institutions in the County so that we have students who are prepared to enter the workforce with appropriate knowledge, skills and abilities.
We must understand our workforce.  A large majority of the Frederick County workforce is in the Government Industry Area.  That means we need to work with Federal and State Authorities and get more Government Agencies here in Frederick.  That will allow for more high-paying “live here, work here” jobs and reduce traffic while improving quality of life and the environment.  We must know our strengths and develop towards them.
Education
I am proud to be married to a wonderful Frederick County Public Schools teacher. The teachers do a great job teaching our children, who represent our future.
We can do more as County Commissioners to “sell” Frederick County to prospective teachers. My vision is to have the BOCC, Chamber, OED, and the Tourism Council work together on speaking directly to college graduates about all that Frederick County has to offer.
I would work closely with the Board of Education on reducing expenses where they can, while still maintaining high quality education for our area students.
Charter Form of GovernmentSoon after being elected to the Board of County Commissioners, I will make a motion to form a committee to draft a charter form of government. I hope to have the support of two other commissioners for this important issue. The change to a charter form of government will allow Frederick County to speak with one voice to Annapolis, our municipalities, and other governing bodies, like the Board of Education.
The Charter form of government allows for a more complete representation of the citizens of Frederick County.
Waste-To-Energy FacilityThe current Board of County Commissioners has already approved moving forward with the waste-to-energy facility (WTE).
When I first entered the race, I advocated for a “stay of execution” on the current waste to energy plan because of my concerns about the financing of this project, and the location of the facility at the McKinney site. However, after meeting with many experts on this topic, the most logical course of action is to proceed with the plans that the current Board of County Commissioners voted for.
After extensive research, I have not been able to identify a viable, alternative solution on my own or with the help of others.
We cannot just ignore and do nothing about our trash problem in hopes that a better technology will emerge.
The Board of County Commissioners recently approved a motion to hire a consultant to study the financial effects of the approved Waste-to-Energy Facility. I approve this decision, as it will provide a third-party review of the most compelling argument against this facility, which is the future financial cost.
We must act in a proactive manner so that we are prepared now, and in the future, to handle waste disposal for Frederick County residents.


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Sunday, August 15, 2010

Adam Avery adds ‘Inc.' to ‘Friends of Frederick County' in bid to support development

http://www.gazette.net/stories/08122010/frednew154724_32535.php

A new fight is brewing in the politics of growth in Frederick County, this time revolving around how one defines "friend."

Adam Avery of Frederick, host of 930 AM WFMD's "Senior Talk Radio" and an emerging outspoken figure in local politics, announced this week that he is president and owner of a new organization called "Friends of Frederick County Inc."

Avery's new group is intended to be the opposite of "Friends of Frederick County," which emerged in the 2006 election to fight what it considers to be urban sprawl and poorly planned development.

Instead of fighting development, however, Avery said his group will encourage it and highlight the benefits growth brings.

"I found [Friends of Frederick County] to be poorly organized and poorly funded," Avery said. "And I wanted to bring a positive light to the men and women who risk their [financial] lives to bring businesses to Frederick County."

But Friends of Frederick County is not pleased with Avery's move... http://www.gazette.net/stories/08122010/frednew154724_32535.php

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Friday, August 06, 2010

Ron Young: Jobs in the new economy

Ron Young: Jobs in the new economy

Ron Young is a Democratic candidate for District 3 in the Maryland Senate

Home > Opinion > Editorial
Jobs in the new economy
Originally published August 01, 2010
http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/opinion/display_comments.htm?StoryID=108035#postComments

Developing a more sustainable, competitive job market is my top priority as a candidate for the state Senate. Gainful employment guarantees the revenue stream that supports schools, infrastructure and other essential services.

Our area has been spared many of the most severe effects of the economic downturn that have befallen other areas of the country. Nevertheless, we still have too many citizens who are unemployed, underemployed or concerned about their job security. We must determine the best approaches for creating a robust economic recovery following the deepest recession in decades.

We are fortunate to have a wide diversity of businesses and industries. Our leading employer, Fort Detrick, and its strategic partners are poised for growth. Between Fort Detrick and the National Cancer Institute an additional 2,500 new jobs are expected during the next five years. In addition to the bioscience and biotechnology positions that will be available through these two entities and their strategic partners, we can expect growth in other emerging technologies as well... http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/opinion/display_comments.htm?StoryID=108035#postComments

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Tuesday, July 27, 2010

The Tentacle - "Two for the Road" by Farrell Keough


"Two for the Road" by Farrell Keough

http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3881

Farrell Keough has penned a thoughtful column in The Tentacle worthy of your attention about the upcoming Frederick County elections:

July 27, 2010 "Two for the Road" by Farrell Keough

“This column may come as a shock to some, as it will be about Those People! In fact, it will not only be about Those People, but will actually promote a couple of Those People! I speak, of course, about Democrats.

Like it or not, they exist and live among us. Why they chose that particular ideology is indiscernible, but they have made their choice. And what’s more, they constitute a large portion of our voting public. To that end, there are two running for different offices that have piqued interest – Brad Young running for Frederick County Board of Education and Michael Kurtianyk running for Frederick Board of County Commissioners More: http://www.thetentacle.com/ShowArticle.cfm?mydocid=3881

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Saturday, July 10, 2010

Does anyone in Frederick County politics know where they live?

Does anyone in Frederick County politics know where they live?

Meg Tully of the Frederick News-Post has the stories…

Two BoCC candidates out of race over new residency requirements

Originally published July 09, 2010 By Meg Tully News-Post Staff

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display_comments.htm?StoryID=107125#postComments

Frederick County Commissioners candidates Caroline Eader and Adam Avery have been disqualified from the race.

In an e-mail Thursday, Frederick County Board of Elections Director Stuart Harvey said they were disqualified because they did not meet the residency requirements. Specifically, they registered to vote in Frederick County after May 2.

Eader, a Democrat, said she will look into the appeals process. Harvey said Eader had been informed that if she would like to appeal, she should look to the courts.

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But Avery said he's not complaining about the law…

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display_comments.htm?StoryID=107125#postComments

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Delegate candidate claims model home as legal residence

Originally published July 09, 2010 By Meg Tully News-Post Staff

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=107124

State delegate candidate Scott Rolle is registered to vote at a house being used as a model home.

Rolle, a Republican, is living in an apartment temporarily while the new house is being finished, he said.

In order to qualify as a candidate for state delegate, Rolle must be a resident of the district he seeks to represent for six months prior to the election. The apartment is located outside District 3A, the seat he is running for.

Rolle, a former Frederick County state's attorney, said he thinks the model home on West Greenleaf Drive in Whittier qualifies as his legal residence, and he considers the house and not the apartment his primary residence, even though he doesn't live in the house… http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=107124

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