Four years ago, Patrick McGrady lost his bid to become mayor of Aberdeen to incumbent mayor Michael Bennett by about two dozen votes. On Tuesday night McGrady avenged the loss, defeating three-term mayor Bennett by 50 votes and securing his seat in the mayor’s office. In 2011, Bennett eked out a tougher-than-expected win against challenger […]
FOP Lodge #128 Endorses Incumbents Bennett, Landbeck, Smith and Newcomers Taylor and Lindecamp in Aberdeen Races
From Fraternal Order of Police, Harford County Municipal Lodge #128: The Fraternal Order of Police, Harford County Municipal Lodge #128 is proud to announce its endorsement of Mayor Michael Bennett for re-election in 2015, the re-election of Councilwoman Sandy Landbeck, the election of Steve Smith, Melvin Taylor and Tim Lindecamp. Lodge #128 respects the electoral […]
Bennett Faces 3 Challengers in Aberdeen Mayoral Race; 9 Candidates Vie for 4 City Council Seats
As he seeks his 4th term in office, Aberdeen Mayor Michael Bennett faces competition from three battle-tested opponents, including a former city mayor, a candidate who ran for state office, and the rival who lost to Bennett in his last race by barely two dozen votes. Bennett, who was first elected in 2007 when he […]
New Harford Democratic Club: Aberdeen Mayor and City Council Members Discuss Future of City
From the New Harford Democratic Club: August 05, 2015 Meeting Minutes Held at the Aberdeen Holiday Inn Express President Steve Johnson called the meeting to order at 7:04 pm George Harrison led the meeting in the pledge of allegiance. President Johnson introduced guests at tonight’s meeting: Mayor of Aberdeen, Michael Bennett, City councilperson Sandy Lanbeck, […]
New Harford Democratic Club Aug. 5: Aberdeen Mayor Bennett and City Council Members Landbeck and Smith
From the New Harford Democratic Club: !MEETING REMINDER! Wednesday August 05,2015- 7:00pm * Aberdeen Holiday Inn Express* 1007 Beards Hill Rd Aberdeen, MD 21001 Guest speakers will be Aberdeen Mayor – Mike Bennett and Aberdeen City Council Members Sandy Landbeck and Steve Smith…..all candidates for this Fall’s Aberdeen City Election.
New Harford Democratic Club June 3: “What’s Happening in Aberdeen?” Discussion with Mayor Bennett
From the New Harford Democratic Club ! MEETING REMINDER ! Wednesday June 03,2015- 7:00pm * Aberdeen Holiday Inn Express* 1007 Beards Hill Rd Aberdeen, MD 21001 Guest speaker will be Aberdeen Mayor Mike Bennett – What’s Happening in Aberdeen?
McGrady: “What Were the Council Members Thinking? …Do They Really Think that Not Getting a Huge Loan this Year Counts as a Real Reduction in the Aberdeen City Budget?”
From Patrick McGrady: On April 23, 2012, Aberdeen Mayor Michael Bennett introduced his proposed budget to much fanfare at the Aberdeen City Council meeting. Some of the Aberdeen City Council gushed what was presented as a HUGE budget cut from last year to this year, a time in which the City received 28% less revenue […]
Aberdeen Agenda Nov. 14: Mayor Bennett and City Council Members Elliott, Landbeck, Garner, Young Take Oath of Office; Celebrate Start of 4-Year Term
Fresh off his victory in last Tuesday’s municipal election, Mayor Mike Bennett will join all four returning members of the city council when they take the Oath of Office Monday night and begin a what will be a new, longer term in office. Bennett narrowly defeated challenger Patrick McGrady by just 25 votes (766 to […]
