From Barry Glassman for County Executive: Harford County Executive-elect Barry Glassman launched the transition to his administration Wednesday, announcing plans for a restructuring to improve county services, save money and enable a return to competitive wages for county employees. The newly elected county executive will take the oath of office in a December 1 inauguration […]
Breaux: “A Suggested New Paradigm for Budget Requests and Presentations”
The following letter was sent from Harold J. Breaux to members of the Harford County Council, County Executive, Board of Education Members, HCPS Superintendent and staff. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Subject: A Suggested New Paradigm for Budget Requests and Presentations- Addressing the Issue of Required “New Money” for Personnel Salaries […]
Harford County Teachers’ Union President Urges Parents to Become Advocates for Teacher Raises
In a last ditch attempt to get salary step increases for Harford County teachers, teachers’ union president Ryan Burbey is asking parents to advocate for the raises despite the staffing cuts and higher class sizes needed to pay for them. Burbey posted a message Saturday on the union’s Facebook page “Harford Students Count on Us!”, […]
Harford County Executive Craig Announces Proposed FY 2014 Budget; No Tax Increase or Raises, New Schools, More Correctional Officers
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig has announced the proposed FY 2014 Operating and Capital Budget for Harford County. The proposed budget reflects a modest increase of approximately $6 million or approximately 1.31% over the FY 2013 budget. “In preparing the FY 2014 budget, we have combined prudent budgeting and finance […]
Harford County Sheriff’s Office Deputies Receive Raises, New Rank Despite Bane’s Objections
More than six dozen Harford County Sheriff’s Deputies received pay raises last month as part of a budget amendment agreed to by County Executive David Craig and the deputies’ union, negotiations Sheriff Jesse Bane now says he was not involved with and plans to revisit with Craig. Under an amendment to the county’s operating budget […]
Harford County Board of Education May 21: Is Money Available for Teacher Raises in Harford County Public Schools?
Is money available in Harford County to pay for teacher raises in Harford County Public Schools? A presentation by the teachers’ union is expected to address that question at a May 21 business meeting of the Harford County Board of Education. Also on the school board’s meeting agenda for Monday is a presentation outlining the […]
Cerveny: “I am Urging You, Pleading with You, to Join HCEA in the Fight for Adequate Funding of Our Schools and Your Salaries”
The president of the Harford County Education Association, which represents teachers in Harford County Public Schools, has issued the following call for union members to attend a presentation on the availability of county funds to be given to the Harford County Board of Education on May 21st by the union’s outside financial expert, R.J. Pellicoro. […]
County Executive Craig Announces Proposed FY 2013 Budget; No Raises, No Layoffs, No Tax Increases in Harford
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive David R. Craig has announced the proposed budget for Harford County for FY 2013. The proposed budget keeps the County’s tax rate of $1.042, below the Constant Yield for the second consecutive year. “This budget was crafted by adhering to sound fiscal management policies that keep our County […]
