Mayor hints at veto as city weighs collective bargaining proposal
Frederick officials show broad support for a draft collective bargaining ordinance governing FOP contract talks. Mayor Paul Gordon warned a veto is possible, saying he may act tonight. Aldermen Baker Kreissig and Lee back the plan, while Grimes’ vote is pivotal. four votes needed to override a veto. The measure would cover officers up to lieutenant rank in future negotiations, a change Gordon opposes citing managerial boundaries. Continued discussion expected on Page A-4.
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Frederick City
Fraternal Order of Police
Board of Aldermen
Paul Gordon
Frances Baker
Jon Kreissig
William 0. Lee Jr
Meenas Sally Murphy
James Grimes
Grimes
Miaaresas
Kreissig
Gordon
FOP Vows Referendum After Ordinance Rejected in Frederick
The Fraternal Order of Police vows a referendum after the aldermen vetoed a proposed ordinance. A new referendum policy was added to the charter in 1969. Petitions require 10 percent of registered voters within 20 days, checked by the Board of Elections. three aldermen may trigger a referendum, and votes go to November 1993 if no special election is called. Sgt. OBrien says the group will educate the public, with Aldermen Baker and Kreissig backing a referendum if vetoes stand.
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Frederick
Paw Gordon
Ronald N. Young
Board of Elections
Sgt
O’brien
Frances Baker
Jon Kreissig
Gordon
Chamber opposes law against city labor unions
Frederick's Chamber of Commerce sent a Nov 5 letter on Chamber letterhead, signed by President Jack B. Castle, to Aldermen William Lee Jr. and Mayor Paul, opposing any new labor organizations in the county. The letter argues unions won’t boost private sector profits and warns a new labor law would create new problems for city employees, though it provides few specifics.
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Frederick
Chamber of Comecc
Board of Aldermen
Chamber of Commerce
Jack B. Castle
William ©. Lee Jr
Paul Gordon
Chamber
Mr. Castle
Castle
State budget cuts to hit Frederick County again in 1993
Frederick County faces potential hits from state budget reductions totaling as much as 12.5 million next fiscal year. State aid cuts have already totaled 316.6 million countywide, with education receiving about 6.16 million of the projected 12.5 million county impact. Officials warn a mix of spending cuts and tax increases may be used to cover a nearly 1 billion statewide shortfall.
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Frederick County
State Department of Fiscal Services
Maryland
Poddester
State Department of Budget and
Mark Sweadyer
Baltimore City
Rider Delays Ride As Hospital News Emerges
Waiting for a ride line ends early as two friends await a driver for a trip to Hillmetary School. Earlier this week Iiane was injured while biking, prompting concern over wellbeing and local transport plans.
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Telke
Teter Hinloo
Per
Hille
Iiane
Twin Ridge Elementary faces two month delay in Mount Airy project
Frederick County Board of Education officials said Twin Ridge Elementary School will miss two months of schedule. The contractor will work weekends and be paid accordingly to recover lost time, with a change order likely under $100,000. The district aims to open by September 1982, pending state approval.
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Frederick County
Carroll Manor
Sam Wagaman
Twin Ridge Elementary
Noel T. Farmer Jr
Farmer
Jeff Bresee
Carroll County
Knill Elected Maryland Farm Bureau President
Ocean City reports Bill Knill of Mount Airy won the 76th Maryland Farm Bureau Convention presidency, defeating incumbent Edward Allen and floor nominee Wade Dudrow. Steve Weber was elected first vice president, with Oscar Grimes and Dan Shortall as vice presidents. The event concluded amid disputes but ended with unity behind Knill as he pledged support and urged members to push the organization higher.
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Ocean City
Maryland Farm Bureau
Carpal County
Bill Knill
Mount Airy
Edward Allen
Prince Frederick
Wade Dudrow
Easton
Allen
Dudrow
Knill
Steve Weber
Baltimore County
Oscar Grimes
Anne Arundel County
Dan Shortall
Queen Anne's County
Grove Miller
Farm Bureau
Parhamemanan
Saa
Kaiju
Wade
Eddie
Mr. Keill
Smith Cleared in Rape Trial Sparks Thankful Reaction
William Kennedy Smith walks free after a swift jury verdict acquitting him of rape and battery charges stemming from a March 30 incident at his Palm Beach Estate. He thanks the jury outside the Palm Beach County courthouse, while his accuser maintains her stance in a closely watched case.
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West Palm Beach, Fla
William Kennedy Smith
Smith
Palm Beach County
Ir. Smith
Sen
Edward Kennedy
D-Mass
Palm Beach
Secusor
Jupiter
Tla
Ohio
New York Daily Mews
Reed
Roy Black
Thomas Stearns Jr
Free State citations voided by Frederick County officials
Frederick County officials voided two citations totaling more than 6500 dollars against Free State Recycling Systems Inc for building permit issues at the Point of Rocks site. The county waived fines after Free State moved a trailer found in the floodplain and after the company sought permits and inquiries with the Water Resources Administration.
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Frederick County
Free State Recycling Systems Inc
Point of Rocks Company
Joseph Emerson
Free State
Ralph Gordon
Gordon
Point of Rocks
Michael Thompson
Thompson
County Board of Zoning Appeals
Emerson
Department of Natural Resources’ Water Resources Administration
WRA
Herbert B Rambsburg
Department of Permits and Inspections
Ramsburg
Weather Note From Inside The News
A fragment describes a Friday forecast with mostly cloudy skies and light winds. It mentions a confusing 260 percent something and references inside the news weather section.
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News- Post
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Boe
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Bresee
State Farm Bureau
Rebecca Long
Dan Sewell
Associated
Doris Welsch
The
Miami Herald
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Jeffrey
Weiner
Miami
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Will Smith
Dlog
Inside the News
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