Controversy over aldermen referendum process and police signatures
The article discusses whether aldermen must follow citizen referendum rules, with City Charter intent debated by Ms. Tillery and Mr. Young. It notes potential election options, public forum reactions, and plans regarding police officers collecting signatures under charter and department rules.
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Tillery
Young
O’brien
FDP
Mayor backs public workshops over ordinance route
The mayor defended a process requiring aldermen and the FOP in drafting an ordinance rather than a city attorney led law. He said a different approach would have avoided public debate and warned a split board could deter police chief candidates and recruits, especially minorities and seasoned officers.
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Gordon
N. Lynn Tillery
FOP
Truck driver wins sex discrimination suit against Vemart
A 24 year old Frederick woman was awarded 28000 in back pay and damages after the Montgomery County Human Relations Commission ruled Vemart Construction Inc. discriminated against her by firing and directing unequal terms of employment amid sexual harassment claims. The order requires reinstatement and a policy banning harassment. She plans to return to work if possible.
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Rockville
Frederick
Montgomery County Human Relations Commission
Vemart Construction Inc
Germantown
Amie Fae Aden
WP Aasesaasteens Gee
Vemart
Robert Martens
Mahone
Human Relations Commission
Michael Fordham Dennis
Dennis
Commission
Ms. DeGrange
Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings
DeGrange
Coma Ee
Philip J. Tierney
Martens
Vemart Contracting
Tee Ie? Paine Petar
Circuit Court
DeLawrence Beard
Santas Hear Kids’ Honest Wish Lists at Towne Mall
The article follows two Santa volunteers, Kris and John Waddle, at Towne Mall who juggle a second job with a heavy workload. They share care over children’s requests from simple wishes to serious family issues including a child asking for a new father and another for a mother to be released from prison. They avoid promising big items and avoid risky topics, explaining that the season carries emotional weight and personal stories from visitors, including a South Africa visit and child wishing Jesus a happy birthday.
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Towne Mall
Eric
John Waddle
Frederick
Santa
Mr. Weddle
Kris
South Africa
Jesus
Area stores brace for peak Christmas shopping season
Shoppers expect heavy buying between December 13 and 24 as area stores anticipate strong sales while some residents cut back due to the economy. Terri Phebus of Waynesboro and others report reduced spending, while a few, like Nancy Dodge, plan higher expenses driven by family needs.
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Terri Phebus
Waynesboro
Frederick Towne Mall
Phebus
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