MontCo teachers mobilize for contract talks
Montgomery County teachers plan a 5 percent cost of living increase and a stronger contract. The Montgomery County Education Association has formed a 200 member bargaining network to mobilize at each school, with hearings on the budget and a September bargaining start. Leaders cite 5,200 teachers and current deficiencies in class size, part time to full time transfers, and contract language on evaluations and arbitration.
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County council negotiates to bridge $8.4 million gap
Frederick officials discuss renegotiating a contract to close a budget gap of $8.4 million after the board's request exceeded the executive's target by that amount. County Council President David Scull insists renegotiation is the fair path to resolve the deficit as more budget additions of $3 million were proposed.
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David J. Scull
Montgomery officer wins third straight Distinguished Service Award
Gaithersburg resident Montgomery County Police Officer Alan G. Rodbell received his third consecutive Distinguished Service Award from Maryland Law Enforcement Officers Inc. for leadership in youth and community crime prevention. He helped launch the School Liaison Program, chaired the Police Student Task Force on Substance Abuse, and co-founded Project PRIDE with the Parent Peer Group.
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Landfill methane project eyed as county revenue source
Rockville will sign a contract with Cambrian Exergy Systems to extract methane from the Gude landfill off Gude Drive. The plant will process three to six million cubic feet daily, splitting gas into methane for distribution and carbon dioxide for potential dry ice. Royalty revenue could reach about one million dollars per year for 10 to 15 years.
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Montgomery County
Los Angeles
Gude
Cambrian Exergy Systems Inc
Gude Drive
Charles Murray
Office of Environmental and Energy Planning
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