Impact fees gain support at tax forum in Frederick County
Fr7Residents at Winchester Hall hear supporters urge 100 percent impact fees to fund schools roads bridges libraries and parks. A county consultant says the highest defensible fee could be 5200 while speakers debate tax-rate cuts and how fees could lower property bills.
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Frederick County Civic Federation
Winchester Hall
Civic Federation
Suzanne Waterman
Howard Wilson
Citizens For Responsible Growth
Wilson
Sundergill
Frances Robinson
Controversy Over Off-Track Betting Near Urbana High
Residents and officials voice opposition to a Cracked Claw simulcast site in Urbana, amid 900-signature petitions and about 90 calls to the racing commission. Schools fear student impact, while county leaders call for hearings, study, and delay as questions of process and bias are raised.
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Urbana
Urbana High School
Joe Harrison
Frederick County Board of Education
Urbana High
Norman Quist
Mr. Quist
Ronald Sundergill
Sundergill
Simmons
Sue Waterman
Urbana Civic Association
Victor Cullen Academy
Sabillasville
County
Frederick County Budget Disputes Over Park and Public Works Funds
County budget hearings reveal cuts to parks recreation 1.8 million request and deferral of 450000 for a park near Frederick. Public works faces a 2 percent rise while highway operations stay under current levels. Sheriff Harbaugh vows appeals for public safety funding amid staffing limits. Community college seeks 410000 increase with staff social security pay. Commissioners set first hearing April 26 at Winchester Hall for all departments except the school board.
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Parks and Recreation
Frederick City
Kingsbury
County Parks
Public Works
Bob Hayes
Hayes
Carl Harbaugh
Budget Office
Frederick Community College
Lee Betts
Betts
Hal Keller
Winchester Hall
Local officials split over elected school board push
Debate centers on reviving the petition drive to create an elected school board. McClellan and Smelser oppose, favoring appointment. Derr is open to reconsideration. Hattery Stup and Littrell show mixed or wary support while Quist Robbins warn of low turnout and dangers of single issue candidates.
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Terson
James E. McClellan
Sen
Charles Smelser
Dr. McClellan
Smelser
John Derr
Tom Hattery
Patterson
Norman Quist
Earl Robbins Jr
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