From the office of Del. Kathy Szeliga: Toll Increase Update: Thousands of people attended the public meetings held by the MDTA (MD Transportation Authority) this spring and summer. At the Havre de Grace meeting that I was able to attend personally, at least 1,000 packed the auditorium. From a show of hands, there was only […]
Decision on Hatem Bridge Toll Increase May be Delayed; 4,000 People Submitted Comments and Testimony to Maryland Transportation Authority
Maryland Transportation Authority officials may have been persuaded by the large turnout and impassioned pleas during a series of public hearings earlier this summer in Havre de Grace and Perryville to the point that changes to their proposal for the Hatem Bridge “were likely” and the toll hike expected in October, “would likely be delayed,” […]
Talk Tolls, Tax Hikes, Redistricting, and Gay Marriage with Harford Campaign for Liberty
From Harford Campaign for Liberty: Join us at the Harford Campaign for Liberty meeting on Tuesday, July 26 at 7PM at the Forest Hill Knights of Columbus Hall to discuss the following important issues: – The Toll hearings in Harford County and Cecil County were well-attended by local folks who want more accountable government. Will […]
“Hatem Bridge is O’Malley’s Berlin Wall” and Other Angry Utterances from Havre de Grace Toll Hearing
Not to be outdone their counterparts on the Cecil County side of the Susquehanna River two weeks ago, hundreds of Harford County residents flooded the Havre de Grace Activity Center Monday night in opposition to a proposed hike in tolls on the state Route 40 Hatem Bridge. Crowds in the community center were estimated at […]
Del. Glass: “I Believe Our Way of Life and Standard of Living is Under Assault by the True Politicians”
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: My Dear Friends, I want to let you know with a heavy heart that I believe our way of life and standard of living is under assault by the true politicians. It will take a strong joint effort to keep this state I love so much the “Free […]
Del. McDonough Pre-Files Toll Fairness Act: “Maryland’s Bridges and Tunnels are a Necessity for Residents to Go to Work and Survive”
From the office of Del. Pat McDonough: Delegate McDonough will speak at Dundalk Middle School during the Transportation Department Public Hearing regarding his proposed Toll Fairness Act, which will accomplish the following: 1. Declare a moratorium on all toll increases 2. The Governor and General Assembly will be mandated to vote on any toll increase […]
Del. Glass on Proposed Toll Increases: “This Tax is Regressive, it Hurts the Poor and Retired the Most!”
From the office of Del. Glen Glass: Letter to the Editor, While we’re already in a battle to stop instate tuition for illegal immigrants (go to: www.mdpetitions.com to down load and sign a petition), the politicians and the MDTA are trying to increase tolls, and abolish the decal system. Many of you have voiced your […]
Harford Campaign for Liberty: Toll Increase Protests in Perryville and Havre de Grace
From Harford Campaign for Liberty: We can make a difference! Learn about the Toll Increases, and how to have your voice heard! Toll Increase PROTEST then Public Hearing at Perryville High School in Cecil County this Thursday, June 16 at 5PM Toll Increase PROTEST then Public Hearing at the Havre de Grace Activity Center June […]
