The following letter was written by Omar Simpson to Jansen Robinson, Member of the Harford County Board of Education. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: My kids are mad at me. Why? Because I keep singing that Disney song from “Frozen.” You know the one, “Do You Want to Build A Snowman!” […]
Robinson and Fitzpatrick Discuss Harford County Board of Education Vision with New Harford Democratic Club
From the New Harford Democratic Club: General Membership Meeting December 3, 2014 Meeting called to order at 7:03pm by Vice President Steve Johnson. Pledge of Allegiance A motion to approve minutes of the November 5 meeting was made by George Harrison, seconded by Tom Myers. The motion was approved unanimously. Treasurer’s Report (George Harrison) Account: […]
Harford County Board of Education District A: Mullis and Robinson Meet in November; Election Rules and Reminders
Only two candidates are running for the Harford County Board of Education in District A (Edgewood, Abingdon, Joppatowne, Magnolia), so the two will skip the June primary election and appear on the ballot in November, according to Harford County Election Director Kevin Keene. Nonetheless, both candidates accepted The Dagger’s invitation to answer the same three […]
Robinson: Del. James Should Condemn Staffers for Potentially Harming Race Relations and Image of Community
The following letter was sent from Jansen M. Robinson of the African American Democratic Club of Harford County to Del. Mary-Dulany James. A copy was provided to The Dagger for publication: Honorable Mary-Dulany James Lowe House Office Building 6 Bladen Street, Room 404 Annapolis MD 21401 Delegate Mary-Dulany James: Many within the community are alarmed […]
New Harford Democratic Club March 5: Candidates Bane, Thornton, Robinson Answer Questions
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday March 5th, 2014- 7:00pm * Aberdeen Holiday Inn* 1007 Beards Hill Rd Aberdeen, MD 21001 At March’s meeting, we will have 3 “Candidate Speakers”: Sheriff Jesse Bane – Candidate for Harford County Sheriff, Jim Thornton – Candidate for Harford County Council President, and Jansen Robinson – […]
New Harford Democratic Club Feb. 5: Candidates Cardin, Thornton, Robinson Address Group
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday February 5th, 2014- 7:00pm Aberdeen Holiday Inn 1007 Beards Hill Rd Aberdeen, MD 21001 *** REMINDER *** Regular meetings of the NHDC are cancelled if Harford Community College is CLOSED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. At February’s meeting, we will have 3 “Candidate Speakers”: Jon Cardin – […]
New Harford Democratic Club Jan. 8: Meet Candidates Helton (Senate), Peaker (County Council), Robinson (Board of Education)
From the New Harford Democratic Club: Meeting Reminder Wednesday January 8th, 2014- 7:00pm * Aberdeen Holiday Inn* 1007 Beards Hill Rd Aberdeen, MD 21001 At January’s meeting, we will have 3 “Candidate Speakers”: Art Helton – Maryland Senate; Duvowel Peaker – District E County Council; Jansen Robinson – District A Board of Education. They look […]
Robinson: “School Board Needs to Have a Public Discussion Around the Consequences of Continuing to Do Business as Usual”
From Jansen Robinson: The school system’s website indicates the following: 10 Schools under 70% Capacity through 2019 11 Schools under 80% Capacity through 2019 These numbers EXCLUDE Special Schools like John Archer. What would be the long-term budget impact if two or more of these under capacity school were closed/combined? So rather than simply asking […]