Defenders accuse Thompson of wasting taxpayers money
The Defenders of Citizens Rights Inc attorney says Frederick County Commissioner John Thompson Jr wasted taxpayer funds handling possible election code violations. He objects to last week's exclusion of Defenders from a meeting and criticizes the board’s action to seek a declarative judgment from the State Board of Elections. Thompson counters the group plans to back property rights friendly candidates and faces ethics inquiries. The dispute coincides with zoning ordinance updates and expected Defenders’ attendance at planning commission sessions.
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Defenders of Citizens Rights, Inc
Frederick County
John
Offitt
Thompson
Gray
Jan Gardner
State Board of Elections
Defenders
Defender
Political Action Committee
PAC
Walter Mills
Offutt
Ney
County Ethicsession
State Bar Association
Maryland
Mathias
Rick Weldon
Mr. Offutt
Mr. Thompson
Miners oppose bill creating dewatering zones around quarries
Maryland mining executives push back at a proposal to require zones of dewatering influence around quarries, expanding liability for sinkhole repair and well replacement as quarries lower water tables. Environment Secretary Nishida supports broader zones for safety. Lafarge Inc. counters the expansion lacks clear criteria. Senators weigh regulatory trade-offs as Maryland officials advocate stronger protections.
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Annapolis
Maryland
Environment
Jane Nishida
Senate Education, Health and Environmental Affairs
Irvin Maurer
Natural Resources
Lafarge Inc
Andrew Harts
Baltimore County
Richard Inxar
Carroll County
Alex Mooney
Frederick Washington
FCC JanTerm boosts enrollment at Frederick Community College
FCC began the new year with a 37 percent rise in its January term enrollments. More than 260 students signed up across seven classes, with the mini semester offering credits between fall and spring terms and allowing focus on a single subject. Enrollment for spring also climbs and registration runs through February 1.
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Frederick
FCC
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County approves installment purchase plan for land preservation
Local commissioners approved an installment purchase agreement program enabling funding for land purchases to place easements at current prices. The Critical Farms Program amendment allows landowners to participate in state and federal preservation efforts, with two year tax free interest payments and lump sum repayment.
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Te County
Grugein
Sehich
Taint Stratur
Tim Laser
Wie Blaser
Howard
Anne Arundell
Hartford
Mme. Blaser
Jin Gardner
Oller
Cor
Blaser Alin
Blaser
David Gray
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