From Jeffrey R. Gahler: Dear Harford County Readers, A great many Harford County citizens and taxpayers have contacted me recently with questions and comments concerning the newly formed helicopter unit within the Office of the Sheriff. I am impressed with the interest and insight this topic has brought to bear and am determined to learn […]
Harford County Board of Education President Reynolds: “…We Can No Longer Maintain Our Current Level of Services with the Funding Provided”
Harford County Board of Education President Nancy Reynolds made the following public comments at County Executive David Craig’s fiscal year 2015 budget hearing held on November 25th at Fallston High School. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication. · County Executive Craig and members of the cabinet, I thank you for the opportunity […]
Burbey: “All Citizens of Harford County Should be Outraged by the Craig Administration’s History of Underfunding Our Schools”
From Ryan Burbey, President of the Harford County Education Association: All citizens of Harford County should be outraged by the Craig administration’s history of underfunding our schools. The flat funding which County Executive Craig has imposed upon HCPS has resulted in major cuts to transportation, programing and staff. Despite his claims of being a life-long […]
Rep. Harris Introduces “Clean Campaign Contributions Act;” Bans Use of Personal Funds by Political Committees Including Leadership PACs
From the office of Congressman Andy Harris: As reported in a recent edition of “60 Minutes,” the current ban on personal use political committee funds does not include leadership PACs. Rep. Andy Harris, M.D., has introduced H.R. 3356, “Clean Campaign Contributions Act,” to close that loophole. The bill will extend the current ban on the […]
So You Think You Can Balance the Harford County Public Schools Budget? Now is Your Chance
So you think you can balance the budget for Harford County Public Schools? Now is your chance. The school system launched an online “HCPS Budget Input Tool” Friday, inviting the public to weigh in on where money should be spent, and equally important, where cuts can be made so that the budget for the upcoming […]
Harford County Education Association Plans “Grade-In” Protest Over School Funding During Oct. 1 County Council Meeting
The union representing teachers in Harford County Public Schools plans a “grade-in” protest over school funding at a county council meeting set for Tuesday, October 1. Ryan Burbey, president of the Harford County Education Association sent an email to members last week urging teachers to grade student work while they attend the council meeting and […]
Burbey: “I Can Only Hope that Your Lack of Attention to the Needs of Our Students and Schools is Simply a Misunderstanding Rather than Politically Motivated Intent”
The following letter was sent from Ryan Burbey, President of the Harford County Education Association, to Harford County Executive David Craig. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Dear County Executive Craig, After reading your recent letters, I find myself once again obliged to respond to your comments. I am certain that any […]
Harford County Executive Craig Issues Letter to Board of Education; Critical of School Board’s Budget Decisions, Large Fund Balance
From Harford County government: Today Harford County Executive David R. Craig offered his suggestions related to the Harford County Public Schools budget in an open letter to the President of the Board of Education. The Board recently enacted budget amendments to reconcile their budget request with the federal, state, and local funds available for FY […]