Frederick County Eyes Expanded Ethics Disclosure Rules
Frederick County Commissioners push amendments to the ethics ordinance to extend annual financial disclosures to planning commissioners, department directors, and inspectors. A public hearing is set for Aug 20 at Winchester Hall. Most officials back the change. some seek an independent ethics board and tighter clarity after a ruling on a rate case involving relatives.
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David Gray
Planning Commission
League of Women Voters
Gray
Winchester Hall
Sue Ann Yingling
County Officials Debate Adequate Facilities Ordinance
Maryland Municipal League members and county commissioners met with the General Assembly delegation to discuss adequate public facilities and funding for mandated projects. Ray Barnes outlined the proposed ordinance, which the planning commission opposed passing now due to potential economic growth impact. The county will review on September 10, with officials urging immediate adoption to guide future growth while seeking compatible programs and governor funding letters amid political tensions.
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Maryland Municipal League
General Assembly
Ray Barnes
William Donald
Schaefer
Frederick County School CIP hearing ends in brief session
A 16 minute hearing on a 12.6 million six year Capital Improvement Program for Frederick County schools drew five speakers. The board will vote Sept 4. Testimony supported stadium renovations and a new gym, overcrowding concerns at Walkersville and Middletown middle schools, and auditorium renovations at Catoctin High School. Projects include design funding for additions at Walkersville and Middletown, a Myersville Elementary addition, and space needs at multiple sites.
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Frederick County
Frederick County Board of Education
Juan Stull
Brunswick High School Athletic Boosters
Stull
Calvin Bohn
Walkersville
Middletown
Catoctin High School
Debbie Irons
PTA
CIP
Myersville
Eileen Conklin
Police Seek Bank Robber in Westminster Bank Heist
Westminster police hunt a lone armed robber described as a black man about 5 feet tall, 190 pounds, who fled Vermont Federal Savings and Loan on Baltimore Boulevard Thursday afternoon. Investigators say details are sketchy and Westminster City Police handle the case.
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Westminster
Vermont Federal Savings & Loan
Baltimore Boulevard
Westminster City Police
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