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Showing posts with label Elections 2010 Maryland. Show all posts
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Thursday, September 09, 2010

A message from Carroll County MD District 5A Delegate Nancy Stocksdale


A message from Carroll County MD District 5A Delegate Nancy Stocksdale

Dear Carroll County Voter,

The Primary Election is just around the corner, this Tuesday, September 14th. It is very important that you get out and make your voice heard.

I ask you, citizens of District 5A, to vote for me this primary. You have received information about my consistently conservative voting record, my stances supporting the beliefs of the people of Carroll County, and the many endorsements that I am honored to have received:

* Maryland Chamber of Commerce
* National Federation of Independent Business
* Maryland Farm Bureau
* Maryland Right to Life
* Carroll Sportsmen Association
* National Rifle Association
* Tripwire

Also, I have been endorsed by many of my colleagues:

* Delegate Susan Krebs (South Carroll)
* Delegate Don Elliott (Frederick and Western Carroll)
* Delegate Susan Aumann (Baltimore County)
* Delegate Tony O'Donnell (Minority Leader of Maryland House of Delegates)

I prepared a video for Our Carroll regarding my desire to serve as your Delegate once again.  Please take a moment to view it simply by clicking on the link:  Nancy Stocksdale on Our Carroll

If you still have any questions, would like a yard sign, wish to donate, or would like to help out working the polls on September 14th, feel free to contact me by responding to this email. Just a reminder, there are still tickets available for my Annual Crab Feast Saturday, September 11, 2010 from Noon - 5:00 pm at Gary & Dell's Restaurant, 2820 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD.

Please vote for me on September 14th so I may have the honor of representing you once again!

Sincerely,
Nancy Stocksdale

  

  

  

  


[20100909 A message from District 5A Delegate Nancy Stocksdale]

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Wednesday, September 08, 2010

David Jones letter to the editor


Dave's letter to the editor. 

Don't forget to vote for DAVID JONES on Tuesday,September 14th

September 8 at 8:48pm
Thomas Paine once said, "These are the times that try men's souls." The Obama presidency, with the support of a Democrat controlled congress, appears well on its way to bringing full blown socialism to our beloved United States of America with managed healthcare, entitlements, failure to close the borders to illegal immigrants, takeover of General Motors.

Then there's the O'Malley administration in our state of Maryland. Runaway spending, high taxes, harbor state for illegal immigrants. Dangerous and damaging policies that flaunt arrogance and disregard for the electorate.

Now, to our own Carroll County. High taxes, $80 M dollar high schools, frivolous lawsuits resulting in $24 M dollar settlements, an incumbent commissioner who publically states that the position she holds is "her seat." Could it get any worse?

Yes, these truly are the times that try men's souls.

On September 14th citizens will go to the polls to choose, among other positions, five commissioners by district.

In my view, the citizens of District 4 have several less than satisfactory choices in this primary election. You can choose someone who, while serving in his previous term, supported increasing your taxes and the cost of government. Your vote for this candidate will be a continuation of the same old tax and spend policies he supported in his first term. Think lawsuit that cost taxpayers $24 M dollars. Do you want your commissioner to foster economic development or harass small businesses with frivolous lawsuits on the taxpayers dime.

Or, you could choose a candidate who believes we don't have a spending problem but a revenue problem. This is the same candidate who has pledged to bring charter government to our county with its broad taxing authority. This before we have completed our first election under the expanded five commissioner board.

Finally, you can choose a leader who believes government is already too involved in your lives and charges you too much in the way of taxes for that intrusion. I am that leader.

I believe in open, transparent government. I pledge to work to have every penny of revenue received and every penny spent posted on the internet for your review. My goal as commissioner is to bring common sense government to our county. I pledge to have an open door to all citizens, not just the companies and individuals who made donations to my campaign. I encourage the discussion of issues that are important to you. The seat at the table belongs to you, the citizen taxpayer. A vote for me, David Jones is a vote to return integrity to your county government. I ask for your vote on September 14th.

David Jones for Carroll County Commissioner, D-4 - email

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Tuesday, September 07, 2010

The Hill: Plouffe - At least 70 House seats in play

At least 70 House seats in play, says Obama's campaign adviser

By Michael O'Brien - 09/07/10 02:21 PM ET


President Obama's top political guru said Tuesday that he believes 70 House races and 15 Senate races are in play this fall.

White House senior adviser David Plouffe — Obama's 2008 presidential campaign manager — said that a bevy of races were in play, from the national to local level.

"There are a lot of competitive races out there. There's going to be at least 70 House races in play, about 15 competitive Senate races, a couple dozen tough gubernatorial races," he said in a video to supporters of Organizing for America, the president's political arm.

Plouffe painted a picture of a dire electoral landscape in which, if Democrats were to lose the majority of those races, their losses would be massive…





20100907 The Hill Plouffe At least 70 House seats in play

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At least 70 House seats at play, says Obama's campaign adviser

News from The Hill:

At least 70 House seats at play, says Obama's campaign adviser 


By Michael O'Brien 

President Obama's top political guru said Tuesday that he believes 70 House races and 15 Senate races are in play this fall. White House Senior Adviser David Plouffe, Obama's 2008 presidential campaign manager, said that a bevy of races were in play, from the national to local level. Read the full story.
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Sunday, September 05, 2010

Ehrlich Campaign Releases First Television Ad

Ehrlich Campaign Releases First Television Ad

Annapolis—The Bob Ehrlich for Maryland campaign today released its first television advertisement, titled “Let’s Get to Work.”  The 30-second ad will air in the Baltimore TV market beginning Sunday morning. It can also be viewed by clicking here or by visiting Bob Ehrlich’s Youtube page. “Let’s Get to Work” outlines Bob Ehrlich’s priorities for Maryland, including fixing Maryland’s budget deficit, empowering small businesses to create jobs, creating excellent schools, and cleaning up the Chesapeake Bay.

“Let’s Get to Work”


Bob Ehrlich: I’m Bob Ehrlich…
Bob Ehrlich: I’m not the kind of guy who like to hang around on the sidelines.
Bob Ehrlich: Today, Maryland is in trouble.
Bob Ehrlich: We’re worse off than we were four years ago…Dangerous Debt, Higher Taxes, Not enough jobs
Bob Ehrlich: We need real leadership to turn this state around.
Mother: Fix the budget, honestly.
Small businessman: Grow small businesses, really.
Student: Excellent Schools, everywhere.
Waterman: Protect the bay, finally.
Bob Ehrlich: It’s why I’m running. To make the state we love, not just good, but great. Now let’s get down to work.

Haven N. Shoemaker, Jr ~~ Candidate for County Commissioner District 2


Shoemaker, Ehrlich, and Kane July 10, 2010 http://tinyurl.com/24yel2a


Hampstead Mayor Haven Shoemaker and candidate for Carroll County Commissioner - Carroll County District 2; with the Maryland Republican gubernatorial candidate Robert L. Ehrlich and his lieutenant governor running mate, Mary Kane at the Manchester Volunteer Fire Department’s 125th annual carnival on Saturday night, July 10, 2010.  Find the full story on www.ExploreCarroll.com: : “Ehrlich joins the party for Manchester's 125th anniversary - Former governor on the campaign trail at annual fire department carnival” By Kevin Dayhoff http://www.explorecarroll.com/news/4499/Bob-Ehrlich-Manchester-Carnival-Governor-campaign/ (Photo by Kevin Dayhoff)



Haven N. Shoemaker, Jr ~~ Candidate for County Commissioner

by Haven Shoemaker for County Commissioner on Wednesday, April 28, 2010 at 9:20pm

Haven Shoemaker, Jr.
Candidate for County Commissioner
Carroll County, District 2
havenshoemaker@hotmail.com
410-239-4600

The Voice For The People of Hampstead and Finksburg

My wife, Patty, and I have been married for 22 years and we have one son, Haven. I’m a lawyer, but my roots are as blue collar as you can get. One grandfather was a logger from a mountain in North Carolina where my family has lived since 1755; the other grandfather was a West Virginia coal miner. My Dad worked for GM on the assembly line. He spent the lion’s share of the ‘70’s laid off which is where I developed my affinity for corn and beans. I spent a fair amount of my childhood in trailer camps. I grew up in a town in Cecil County, Maryland, which is a fraction of the size of Hampstead. It’s those small town values, work ethics instilled in me as a child, and my faith in the Almighty that I bring to the table as a candidate for public office.

It has been my supreme privilege to serve as Mayor of Hampstead for the past 7 years. In that period of time, many great things have occurred that will be part of the fabric of this county for years to come. We cut the ribbon on the Hampstead Bypass last August. We converted the old school site into 84 units of affordable senior housing…a $13 million venture. We built a 17 acre park in the heart of our downtown. We increased the size of our police department by 50%. We’ve improved and are still improving our water system. We have not raised any of our taxes a single cent in the 7 years that I’ve been Mayor! When the state cut monies to local government, I took decisive action!

While it has been spectacular serving in town government, I feel that it is time to prepare to turn the reign over. It has become quite clear that things aren’t quite right at the county front. This board of County Commissioners has lost touch with the people they represent. From spending $23.5 million to settle a lawsuit they provoked, to the ill-fated Pathwarp project, to the $1.8 million boon gaggle of an airport expansion, the ridiculous notion that creating a new county police force is cheaper than investing in our already existing Sherriff’s Department. It’s been one thing after another from the County Office. Don’t even get me started on taxes! Carroll County has one of the highest property tax rates in the state.

I know people are hurting. I see it every day in my law practice. I see the pain in their faces and the tears in their eyes. I also know that there is widespread distrust of government and politicians who won’t pull themselves away from the trough even after 20 plus years in office. I know that for government to be restored to the people, we have to start at the local level.

Please join me as I seek to provide a true conservative voice for Hampstead and Finksburg as County Commissioner in the newly formed District 2. Together we will make a difference!

Welcome to the online home for my campaign for County Commissioner.  Thank you for taking the time to visit.


I'm running for Commissioner because I believe that Carroll County is facing huge challenges right now and in the future.  With the expansion of the County Commission (going from 3 to 5, elected by district), it's important that we have common sense, conservative leaders who know the needs of their own areas but will also work tirelessly for the good of the entire county.
As your Commissioner, I will do the following:
  • Fight to keep taxes low and work to reduce property taxes
  • Work to ease the traffic gridlock on our roads
  • Ensure that county government uses our tax dollars efficiently
  • Improve our school system
  • Find solutions to our water needs and help our farmers.
We have a chance in this election to re-make our county government.  I want to do my part to bring transparency, openness, and common sense fiscal management to the Board of County Commissioners.  I would be honored to have your support.
Please check out where I stand on the issues and what I've done to put conservative principles into action as mayor of Hampstead.  Contact me directly if you have any questions at havenshoemaker@hotmail.com or 410-239-4600.

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Saturday, September 04, 2010

Latest News Updates from Michael Zimmer, Carroll County commissioner candidate for District 5



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I serve as a Commissioner for Carroll County because I know I can make a real difference in the lives of everyday citizens of our county. This site contains my issue stands and information about my personal background that help to make that difference.

My temperament, education, experience, skills and talents have uniquely equipped me to be a Commissioner. I ask for your ongoing support. I am a leader who listens. That’s a lot more than a slogan. It’s how I live my life.

Michael D. Zimmer
Commissioner
Latest News Updates:
News 2010 - Main Page
 
Standing by record of service - Letter to the Carroll County Times. 8/30/10Undecided voters in Commissioner District 5 may be wondering who they can trust on the issue of property tax relief. Securing tax relief has been one of my top priorities during the term of the current Board of Commissioners.
 
Waste-to-Energy Updates - August 2010
PDF Document - Associated Builders & Contractors of Cumberland Valley Renewable Waste-to-Energy Resolution

Letter to The Baltimore Sun - from Charles J. "Buck" Miller, Jr., Hampstead
 
Press Release - 8/25/10
Yesterday the South Carroll Republican Club endorsed me for Commissioner in District 5. This follows the endorsement by the Maryland Republican Assembly...
 
Facts vs Attacks Page - a new page on this site posted 8/18/10
 
Press Release - 8/10/10
The candidate who continually seems to want to spin my record as Commissioner struck again recently with his attack on my practice of taking one or two meals a month at one of our local senior centers. He alleges this practice lacks an official purpose and is merely politics on my part. The official purpose of these visits is pretty simple. I go to the centers to listen.
 
Commissioner Zimmer denies wrongdoing in trips to senior centers - Carroll County Times. 8/9/10Commissioner Michael Zimmer said his frequent visits to senior centers in Carroll County aren't campaign-related and don't violate policies prohibiting the centers from holding political events.
 
County commissioners adopt lower tax cap - Carroll County Times. 8/6/10Carroll residents could see smaller increases in their property tax bills in the future. On Thursday, the Carroll County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a reduction on the cap of the Homestead Tax Credit. They lowered the cap from 7 percent to 5 percent following a public hearing on the proposal.
 
Press Release - 8/3/10
My English teachers in high school taught me to cite my sources in my papers. My college speech professor taught the same lesson in that class. Certain attacks have been leveled against my record by one candidate in particular. This candidate has a habit of making outrageous observations of his spin about my votes, yet conveniently he seems to leave out key facts or blatantly misrepresent the facts in these attacks. He also conveniently fails to cite sources for his charges.

Facts vs Attacks Page
 
Record clear on police issues - Letter to the Carroll County Times. 7/28/10The next Board of Commissioners will tackle many issues. One concern will be the future of law enforcement. Here are the facts about my record.

In 2008 I wrote the governor to ask that he sign a referendum bill passed by the General Assembly to subject the future of law enforcement to a vote by the public. The majority on the board shot this referendum down in a two to one vote...
 
Press Release - 7/26/10
Recently one of the District 5 candidates has questioned my decision to hire a full time special assistant when I was skeptical of such hires several years ago. His attack ignores a simple reality of what happened during the General Election of 2006.
 
Carroll County Chamber Position Statement - 7/21/10
Chamber's position statement supports proposed Waste-to-Energy Facility.
"The Frederick/Carroll County Renewable Waste-to-Energy facility appears to be in the overall best interests of the County, its businesses, and its residents, and the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce strongly supports the project."
 
Support offered for candidate Jim Rutledge - Letter to the Carroll County Times. 6/20/10
Since 2008 voters in Virginia, New Jersey and Massachusetts have expressed their displeasure with the policies of President Barack Obama. Will this be the year for similar voter anger to be displayed in Maryland?
Washington-based policies seem to be oriented to ever-increasing spending and deficits. It is time to send a Senator to Washington who retains a love for freedom and a respect for constitutionally limited government and spending.

We have a choice this year to elect a new U.S. Senator. I'm backing Jim Rutledge for this task. In fact, he's asked me to serve as his honorary chair of his Carroll County campaign...
 
 
Press Release: Today I have filed for election as County Commissioner 06/08/10

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Friday, September 03, 2010

Former Arkansas Gov. Huckabee endorses Justin Ready for District 5A Carroll County Delegate

Former Arkansas Gov. Huckabee endorses local candidate for office.

Announcement made Thursday on Huckabee’s national blog.

Thursday, September 2, 2010

By Kevin Dayhoff

On Thursday former Arkansas Gov. and former 2008 presidential candidate Mike Huckabee (R) endorsed Justin Ready, the candidate for District 5A of the Maryland House of Delegates

According to Washington Post political writer, John Wagner; who wrote about the endorsement in the Post’s political blog, Maryland Politics; “Ready, a former executive director of the Maryland Republican Party, served as Huckabee's campaign director for Maryland in 2008.”

Huckabee announced the endorsement on his Huck PAC blog.  Wagner writes that Huckabee “is eying another bid in 2012…”

District 5A includes Westminster, Finksburg, Manchester, and Hampstead and stretches from the Pennsylvania line to the north, the Baltimore County line to the east, Finksburg to the south and Westminster to the west.

Ready had announced his candidacy for House of Delegates relatively early, on January 29, as the last winter session of the Maryland General Assembly began; and long before incumbent District 5A Del. Tanya Shewell announced on July 1 that she would not be seeking re-election.

The other incumbent, Del. Nancy Stocksdale (R) is running for her seat again.  Although there is no Democrat challenger for the seat, two other Republicans have thrown their hat in the ring for the September 14th Republican primary; William Niner of Hampstead, and Dave Wallace of Finksburg.

Ready, who has been quite actively campaigning and has been frequently seen waving his campaign signs along major roads early in the morning and late in the evening as folks commute to work.

He has also gathered quite a few endorsements, including former District 5A Del. Carmen Amedori and retiring Delegate Shewell.

It is not known when the last time such a national know political figure has weighed-in on Carroll County politics or if Huckabee has ever visited the county of if he intends to campaign for ready in the county.

Huckabee wrote on his blog, “Huck PAC and I are proud to endorse Justin Ready for Maryland State Delegate from District 5A.  Justin has the right kind of experience needed to represent the people and he is ready to serve.

“Justin has legislative experience from working in the Maryland General Assembly for two conservative Republican legislators; he’s also served as the Executive Director of the Maryland Republican Party.

“A small business owner, Justin understands firsthand how excessive spending and high taxes wreak havoc on a business and he will fight to reduce taxes and eliminate wasteful spending.  Electing Justin Ready will help bring real positive change to Maryland.

“Justin is pro-life, pro-family and strongly supports 2nd Amendment rights. Just has also been endorsed by Maryland Right to Life, so we will never have to question where he stands on the sanctity of life.

“Please join me in supporting Justin Ready for Maryland State Delegate. We can count on Justin to fight for us in Annapolis.”

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Justin Ready at the 2008 Republican National Convention on September 2, 2008.  Photo by Kevin Dayhoff

[20100902 SCE Former Arkansas Gov. Huckabee endorses Ready for Delegate]

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Republican Lt. Gov. candidate, Mary Kane, visits Westminster


Republican Lt. Gov. candidate, Mary Kane, visits Westminster

www.explorecarroll.com August 31, 2010 By Kevin Dayhoff


Find a video of the event here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYi5syLxGxg


The Republican candidate for Maryland lieutenant governor, Mary D. Kane, 48, came to Westminster Tuesday for a listening tour of downtown Westminster merchants, restaurateurs, and agriculture leaders…

The Republican candidate for Maryland lieutenant governor, Mary D. Kane, 48, stops in front of Heinz Bakery on West Main Street on Tuesday, with Joe Getty, (center) the Republican state senate candidate for District 5 and Larry Haines, the current retiring District 5 state senator…

Allen Baugher, center, plays the harmonica at his family restaurant before having a discussion about the challenges of agriculture with the Republican candidate for Maryland lieutenant governor, Mary D. Kane at his family restaurant on Tuesday; as his son, Dwight, looks on…

Allen Baugher goes back to work, after having lunch with the Republican candidate for Maryland lieutenant governor, Mary D. Kane at his family restaurant on Tuesday…


Written and filmed by Kevin Dayhoff for www.explorecarroll.com.

With editorial assistance by Jim Joyner and Charles Schelle

All rights reserved by Kevin Dayhoff and www.explorecarroll.com.

August 31, 2010

Republican candidate Maryland lieutenant governor Mary Kane Westminster Explore Carroll Eagle Dayhoff Getty Haines Baugher’s

Explore Carroll: Dayhoff - Republican candidate for Md lt gov Mary Kane came to Westminster Aug 31 shar.es/0rmGS

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