Special tax districts for schools ruled out
Frederick County officials rejected a proposal to create special taxing districts to fund school construction. School board members warned such districts could move attendance boundaries and undermine equitable education. Commissioners noted impact fees and other private school tax credits, while expressing concerns about public funds and county growth.
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Frederick County
General Assembly
Assembly
Board of Education
Gordon Cooley
Mark Hoke
Jean Smith
Mr. Hoke
Ms. Smith
LWV Challenges City Ethics Probe Over Bid Rules
The League of Women Voters of Frederick County questions the Frederick Ethics Commission report on Mayor Jim Grimes bid for two dump trucks. They seek clarity on purchasing policy, bid solicitations, and independence of the commission amid indications the ad was not placed and rules may have been ignored.
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League of Women Voters
Frederick County
Frederick City
Ethics Commission
Jim Grimes
League
Margaret Clime
Nash
Chime
Dole Clinches Nomination Amid GOP Convention Highlights
In San Diego AP reports Bob Dole secures the Republican presidential nomination as party leaders shift to a more positive tone. Susan Molinari touts Dole's Senate record on women's health and safety while Lamar Alexander notes improved morale among Republicans. Dole edits his acceptance speech after revisions from two former aides, amid focus group feedback on attacks on Clinton.
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San Diego
Bob Dole
GOP
Clinton
Dole
Susan Molinari
United States Senate
Senate
Mark Helprin
Frederick HUD grant funds Sagner complex renovation
Senators Paul Sarbanes and Barbara Mikulski announce over 676000 from HUD to modernize and improve the 100 unit Sagner housing complex in Frederick. Executive director Theresa Ham says funds will install sidewalks fencing storm drains and replace water and sewer lines with interior upgrades in 10 units. bids due August 28 at 209 Madison St.
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Paul Sarbanes
Barbara Mikulski
Housing Authority of
City of
Frederick
Department of Housing and Urban Development
Sagner
Sarbanes
Sen. Mikulski
Theresa Ham
Housing Authority
Ham
Madison St
Frederick County Growth Controls Track Centered Development
Frederick County plans director James Shaw notes a shift from scattered well and septic sprawl to centered growth near towns to protect farms and lower service costs. Policies since the 1970s include agricultural zone rules, a 1988 rezoning system, 1990 comprehensive plan, a 1992 APFO to align development with facilities, and grandfathered builds continuing under prior rules.
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Baltimore
Washington
Frederick County
James Shaw
Shaw
Agricul
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LWV
Associated Press
Colin Powell
HUD
Sagner Complex
Inside the News
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APFO
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Meadowlark Avenue
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Mount Airy
Skip Lawrence
Stone Bridge
Crestwood Boulevard
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Westview
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