From James D. “Jim” Thornton: Dear Editor: I would like to express my sincere appreciation and gratitude to the voters of Harford County for standing by me through this Primary Election cycle. Your trust in me to move Harford County forward as your democratic candidate for County Council President both humbles and inspires me. I […]
Fitzpatrick: “I Will Fight to Restore Our Teacher’s Paychecks to the Levels that are Reflected in Our Contract”
From Tom Fitzpatrick, Harford County Board of Education member and candidate in District F: Why I voted for Harford’s Schools A few weeks ago, I had the honor of attending the Harford County Public School’s Service Recognition Dinner. This is an annual banquet, where the system honors and acknowledges the dedication of the teachers and […]
Voskuhl: “Are the Voters Really Happy with the Status Quo?”
From Joe Voskuhl, candidate for Harford County Board of Education, District C (Bel Air): The editors of the Aegis have endorsed all of the sitting School Board members for election. I interpret this endorsement to mean they believe the present Board is doing a good job. Their support of the current Board is saying that […]
Restoration of Skipjack Martha Lewis Continues; Volunteer Painters and Assistants Wanted
From the Chesapeake Heritage Conservancy: Ahoy Mates! It’s been a while, so we thought we would send an update on our progress restoring the Skipjack Martha Lewis. Her mast is shaped, and protective coatings are being applied. The mast can be seen on the corner of Market Street & Congress Avenue in Havre de Grace—it’s […]
Sen. Jennings: “Class of 2014, I Congratulate You and Wish You Whatever You Wish for Yourself”
From State Sen. J.B. Jennings: Over the past several weeks I’ve had the pleasure of attending numerous High School graduation ceremonies throughout my district. One of the true honors I have is to address the graduating class before they walk across the stage and receive their diplomas. The following is the speech I gave to […]
Kazimir: “This Bill Would Make Harford County the ONLY Maryland County with No Appeals Board”
From Gina Kazimir: I wanted to share this with The Dagger readers. I was one of many people who spoke against proposed Bill 14-21 at the County Council hearing on Tuesday. As a private citizen this Bill concerns me, as Candidate for County Council in District C it embarrasses me. I sincerely hope that the […]
Whiteley: With Election Nearing, Harford Delegates and Senators Ignore Lingering Property Tax Assessment Questions
From Roy Whiteley, founder, Marylanders for Fair Property Taxation: Hello Harford Delegates and Senators Over a month ago we contacted you regarding the curt, unsatisfactory response we received from the Attorney General’s office regarding fiscal and policy matters on the Internet Access to Worksheets bill and the Task Force Study of SDAT we posed to […]
McGrady: “Council Plans to Use the Government to Force Property Owners to Maintain “Standards” Set by the County Government”
From the Harford Property Owners Association: The Harford County Council is hearing a bill to Mandate Rental Inspections for all Rental Property in Harford County on May 6, 2014 at 6:30PM at the Harford County Council Chambers at 212 S Bond Street Bel Air, MD. Bill No. 14-16 will give the County Government the authority […]
