A new set of leaders will carry Harford County forward, with Barry Glassman and Richard Slutzky claiming easy victories in the races for county executive and county council president, respectively, in Tuesday’s general election, while Jeff Gahler defeated incumbent Sheriff Jesse Bane. Gahler unseated Bane with more than 55 percent of the vote, a sharp […]
Seitzinger: In Support of Newcomers Perrone and Beulah for Harford County Council
From Vicki Seitzinger: District A taxpayers must examine Council member Guthrie’s record! His slogan, “Champion of the People–For the People”, is sleight of hand for what happens when you’re not paying attention. Following an initial abstention on executive pay, Mr. Guthrie had a second chance to do right by his constituents when Mr. Craig vetoed […]
Macdonald: “I Encourage District A Voters to Re-Elect Dion Guthrie!”
From JoAnn M. Macdonald: Dear Editor: The importance of voting in the November 4th election is crucial to the well-being of Harford County. This is no mere “off-year”. In County Council District A the communities of Edgewood, Joppa, Joppatowne, Magnolia and the newly added part of Abingdon, make this district one of the most important […]
Maryland Liberty Political Action Committee: “Is Guthrie Snowing Harford County With Crony Deals?”
From Maryland Liberty Political Action Committee, Inc.: Dear Friends in Harford County, Ever feel you’re getting snowed by your local politician? “Snow Job” was coined in the 40’s to mean “an intensive effort at persuasion or deception” according to Merriam-Webster. Small wonder “snow job” is often used in connection with politicians. They just love to […]
Edgewood Community Council Oct. 9: Attorney General Gansler Takes Questions; Councilman Guthrie Updates Livability Code and Board of Education Petition
From the Edgewood Community Council: EDGEWOOD COMMUNITY COUNCIL Harford County Sheriff’s Office/Southern Precinct 1305 Pulaski Hwy Edgewood, MD 21040 Wednesday October 9, 2013 7:00 PM Maryland’s Attorney General (who is also a candidate for Governor of Maryland) will be the Featured Speaker at this meeting. The Attorney General will share with us his vision for […]
Joppatowne Residents Attempt to Save Defunct Mariner Point Swim Club
When the pool at the heart of their community was shut down and put up for sale, Hanna Fitzpatrick, 13, her younger sister Katie Fitzpatrick, and their friend Grace Barnhart helped spark a long shot effort to save the beloved place where Joppatowne families had gathered for decades. It’s a long shot that could soon […]
Councilman Guthrie and Edgewood Leader Gear Up for Legal Action Against Harford County Schools’ Pay-to-Play Fees and Cuts to School Bus Service
Gearing up for legal action against Harford County Public Schools, County Councilman Dion Guthrie and Edgewood Community Council Chairman Jansen Robinson held a meeting Tuesday in Edgewood to gather potential testimony from parents harmed by the implementation of pay-to-play fees and cuts to school bus service in the school year just underway. Guthrie and Robinson […]
County Councilman Guthrie Considers Run for Harford County Executive; Joppatowne Democrat Forms Exploratory Committee
From The Peoples Choice: Harford County’s three-term Councilman, Dion Guthrie, has once again requested help from his long-time political ally…The Peoples Choice. On June 24, 2013, one year to the day from the 2014 Primary Election, Councilman Guthrie asked The Peoples Choice to join his “Exploratory Committee” as the committee looks into a possible campaign […]
