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New Harford Democratic Club August 7: Helton Discusses “Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power”

August 3, 2013 By Dagger News Service 23 Comments

From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday August 07, 2013 – 7:00pm * Aberdeen Holiday Inn* 1007 Beards Hill Rd Aberdeen, MD 21001 President Helton will present a discussion on Jon Meachum’s book, Thomas Jefferson: The Art of Power. “The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of American Lion and Franklin and Winston brings vividly to […]

Harford County Department of Public Works Responds to Candidate Helton’s “Erroneous” Letter on Moores Mill Road Construction

June 7, 2013 By Dagger News Service 20 Comments

From the Harford County Department of Public Works: It has come to the attention of the Harford County Department of Public Works that a political candidate has sent a letter to residents of the area surrounding Moores Mill Road in Bel Air regarding an upcoming construction project that will result in the temporary closure of […]

Bel Air South Community Foundation Plans Rally Tuesday to Show Wal-Mart, County Council, and Community They “Will Not be Deterred”

May 6, 2013 By A Dagger Reader 64 Comments

From the Bel Air South Community Foundation: Folks, 1) We will continue to march forward with the NO BEL AIR WALMART campaign! The passing of Bill 13-16 would have been a boost but not a necessity for our campaign to be successful. Wal-Mart has yet to meet all County and State requirements and until they […]

Former State Sen. Helton Protests Proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart; Campaigns for Return to Office

April 10, 2013 By Cindy Mumby 31 Comments

Former State Sen. Helton Protests Proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart; Campaigns for Return to Office

Former state Senator Art Helton’s campaign truck was parked at the site of the proposed Bel Air Wal-Mart Wednesday afternoon, sporting a “No Bel-Air Walmart” sign along with messages geared to winning him back a Senate seat in 2014. The site along MD 924 near Plumtree Rd. is owned by Evergreen Business Trust, although it’s […]

New Harford Democratic Club Endorses Havre de Grace Candidates; Assists Formation of African-American Democratic Club

April 10, 2012 By Dagger News Service 13 Comments

From the New Harford Democratic Club: MINUTES FOR NEW HARFORD DEMOCRATIC CLUB APRIL 4, 2012, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, ABERDEEN President Ann Helton called the meeting to order at 7:06 pm Ann led those in attendance in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag Ann welcomed guests, including David Garrison, Carolyn Brooks, Kevin and Cheryl Fainsler, […]

Sen. Jacobs Tries to Defuse Helton’s “Money Bomb” in District 34 Race

October 30, 2010 By Brian Goodman 59 Comments

Sen. Jacobs Tries to Defuse Helton’s “Money Bomb” in District 34 Race

Criticized recently by her opponent for missing key legislative votes during her years in Annapolis, Sen. Nancy Jacobs fired back this week with a late-election campaign to raise money by pointing out Art Helton’s own missed votes while he was serving in the state senate. In his robo-call to residents of District 34 (southern Harford/western […]

Washington: “More Than Anything, Arthur Helton Is A Real Man”

October 27, 2010 By A Dagger Reader 41 Comments

From Rovall Washington, former candidate for the Maryland State Senate, District 34: To Whom It May Concern, Over the last two years I have campaigned across Harford County and Cecil County, meeting citizens face to face to better understand the needs of those whom my candidacy would greatly affect. As I spent endless hours door […]

Of Words and Wives: Helton and Jacobs Reignite Old Rivalry in State Senate Race

October 23, 2010 By Brian Goodman 169 Comments

Of Words and Wives: Helton and Jacobs Reignite Old Rivalry in State Senate Race

He’s authorized robo-calls criticizing her for frequently missing key legislative votes. She’s started a website of supporters, featuring testimony from his ex-wife. This is classic Art Helton and Nancy Jacobs at their finest. For those who enjoy their political campaigns with a touch of mud, the Helton/Jacobs rematch for the District 34 (Route 40 corridor […]

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Sounding Off

  • “I can't wait to see what is in these emails that Bob is not wanting to share.”

    Bob Watch | Harford County Sheriff’s Office: Cassilly Administration in Violation of Maryland Public Information Act

  • “I like Gahler as well but don't forget he is backing his Sgt.Pennman who sits on the County Council. Pennman…”

    Lalta Durbal | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “This Cassilly/Penman spat I believe was initiated, at least in part, by the possibility of public housing projects being built…”

    Open Your Eyes | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “A plat revision reducing the number of lots is hardly worth you weeing your shorts over.”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “You do know there is a system in the county called “Fast Track”. Ask your buddy Euler, he’s already used…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Nothing at all suspicious about a property that has sat around for generations and then gets approved in record pace…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “The supposed development that everyone is referring to goes back generations. When 95 was built there were lots created by…”

    Dragonman | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Right you are. Pretty comical that Bob Cassilly has a business registered at his home address that is not his…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Quite a display of clownsmanship from Penman at last nights council meeting. Is he off his meds? You’re not in…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I don’t have a dog in the fight regarding the Cassilly v. Penman conflict. I hope it is resolved in…”

    Open Your Eyes | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Shenanigans? You’re hilarious.”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Yeah, that's the whole point. He is not any other county resident, he is the county executive and he and…”

    Happy Bob Real Estate | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “The amount of disinformation here is staggering. The land that is owned by Bobs family was actually platted for 14…”

    Dragonman | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “$145,000 for a part-time job and then demand more money? Pretty cushy spot he's in...maybe he needs to spend his…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Cassilly makes way over 145k and in fact took a cola double of what he gave county employees. You are…”

    JJ | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “@money tree OMG! Penman is paid the same sergeant's salary that every one else earns and a rate that is…”

    Where there is Smoke | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Good lord man, go back and read the claim being made. You folks are all over the map. First it's…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “@Money Tree Since you are so much in the know, Did Bob authorize the Administrator to sign as Bob Cassilly,…”

    Where there is Smoke | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “All that money must have you high. No one said executive forged a document. It is Bob claiming someone else…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I will repeat - you are aware that any approvals for development go through various county agencies to ensure whatever…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “He had plats expedited and also some things allowed to get more lots. His Planning Advisory Board appointee Amy O’Neil…”

    JJ | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Claiming the county executive forged a document could wind you up in civil court if you care to say that…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “You must be Bob with the name money tree since it seems to be raining down money on you and…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “Ethics complaint stating Cassilly signed off on a plat for development that involves his family which has already been easily…”

    The Money Tree | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

  • “I read the Aegis article and it looks like Penman made his ethics complaint on Feb. 14 and Cassilly made…”

    Bob Watch | Councilmember Penman Named as Subject of Harford Ethics Probe; Responds with Attacks on County Executive Cassilly

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  • Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly Announces Opposition to Legislation Allowing Freestanding Accessory Dwelling Units in Residential Areas January 16, 2024
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