From Harford County Council Vice President Tony Giangiordano: Harford County Council Vice President Tony Giangiordano introduced Bill 23-028. The aim of this legislation is to establish term limits of three terms for council members, in alignment with the principles put forth in two prior bills. The first of which was never introduced and the second […]
Sheriff Gahler Rehires Councilman Penman; “The Taxpayers of Harford County have Invested Greatly in Sgt. Penman Over the Course of His Career”
From Harford County Sheriff Gahler: During last year’s election, Aaron Penman was elected as the new Councilman for Harford County District “B.” In light of his successful election and the language in the Harford County Charter excluding Council members from holding employment in the “Government of the State, Harford County or any municipality within Harford […]
Harford Executive Cassilly Proposes Legislation Restricting Size of New Warehouses to 250,000 Sq Ft
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly has proposed legislation that would limit the size of new warehouses to 250K square feet and add new restrictions on large warehouse development. The county executive’s legislation was introduced at Tuesday’s County Council meeting and will have a public hearing on October 2, 2023. Soon after […]
Harford Executive Cassilly Exploring Plans for Comprehensive Public Safety Complex; Former HEAT Center in Aberdeen to be Repurposed to Support Workforce Development
From Harford County government: Harford County Executive Bob Cassilly today announced plans to explore construction of a comprehensive public safety complex to train and serve local law enforcement, fire, EMS, and allied agencies. The decision is based on recommendations from an independent study that also found the nearly 30-year-old former HEAT Center in Aberdeen, which […]
UPDATED: Harford County Councilman Penman Accuses County Executive Cassilly of Felony Wire-Tapping; Calls for Immediate Criminal Investigation and Leave of Absence
UPDATED From Harford County Councilman Aaron D. Penman: The Cassilly Administration has weaponized the government to target and spy on those who seek oversight. Evidence has been obtained that reveals the Cassilly Administration has monitored phone and email communication between Councilman Penman, Sheriff Gahler, former County Executive Barry Glassman, a private attorney, and targeted citizens. […]
Harford County Executive Cassilly, Board of Education Announce Plan to Increase School Funding for FY24; Agree to Year-Round Collaboration on Budgeting
From Harford County government and Harford County Public Schools: The Harford County Board of Education and County Executive Bob Cassilly have each agreed to contribute additional funding for school operations in FY24 and to collaborate year-round on the efficient use of taxpayer funds. The joint agreement is the result of extensive discussions between HCPS, the […]
Harford County Executive Cassilly: “While I am Working Hard to Reduce Government Expenses, it Appears the Sheriff is Unwilling to Cooperate in that Effort”
From Citizens for Bob Cassilly: Dear Friends, You have no doubt seen the sheriff’s attacks on my “no new taxes” budget and his intense criticism of my fiscally conservative policies. For the 8 years prior to my election as County Executive, I was the lead opponent in the State Senate against every anti-police bill, earning […]
Harford County Executive Cassilly “Attacked by Those Who are Addicted to Unsustainable Growth” After Releasing Proposed FY24 Budget; Democrats Respond
From the Harford County Democratic Central Committee: The proposed budget by County Executive Bob Cassilly contains a number of particularly notable provisions that are of concern to the residents of Harford County. We urge citizens to call or email their County Council representatives to voice their concerns. In particular, Mr. Cassilly’s budget proposes the following […]