Frederick City Funds Passage of Financial Disclosure Ordinance
The Frederick City mayor, aldermen, and city treasurer must file individual financial disclosure statements with the city treasurer by February 15 for any city holdings or business interests. The ordinance, debated after brief speeches, was passed unanimously to restore public confidence and curb conflicts of interest. it will initially apply to all candidates and elected officials and, later, to certain appointed officials.
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Zoning Change Rejected Near Brooklawn Apartments
City officials rejected a rezoning plea for 7.4 acres along U.S. 15 near Brooklawn Apartments to convert from R-3 to R-4. Attorney W Jerome Offuts argument faced opposition from multiple speakers citing no clear neighborhood change or mistake. The crowd applauded as the decision upheld current zoning precedent against upzoning.
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Mandel ends budget with no tax hike for 3.1 billion plan
Gov Marvin Mandel unveils a 3.169 billion fiscal 1976 budget with 1.7 billion general funds and 793 million in special funds. He asserts no taxes will rise, promises added aid to localities, and warns lawmakers against expanding sales or income taxes. Local aid totals about 40 million plus 7 million for assessment offices and 45 million for social services. He notes inflation drives much of the increase and cites a small projected surplus.
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Governor backs death penalty and public prosecutor office in Maryland
Governor Mandel unveils a 11 point plan including restoring capital punishment in limited cases and creating a public prosecutor office. He presents a $3.1 billion balanced budget and urges restraint, while outlining reforms to scholarships, medical training, mortgage funding, permitting, bribery prohibitions, appellate judge elections, energy powers, alcoholism programs, and juvenile offender laws.
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Freezing Rain Predicted Forecase For Weekend Snow
The season's second snowstorm is due Saturday with freezing rain and an inch of accumulation. The last major storm brought 4-5 inches on Jan 6. Saturday highs reach the lower 30s, overnight lows in the 20s, after a 40 degree Thursday high and 27 degree morning low. The current pattern follows a January heat wave, with recent days under subfreezing temps and last Saturday’s 71 degree spike. The Sunday to Tuesday outlook is fair, with upper 30s to low 40s and nights in the 20s.
Briscoe hints partial funding for circuit breaker bill
Maryland House Speaker John Briscoe told the Maryland Association of Counties that the legislature will seek at least partial funding for the circuit breaker property tax relief measure. He noted Governor Mandel said there would be no money in his budget for the law, which aims to aid fixed income residents, especially the elderly, by basing taxes on ability to pay. The bill could cost about 50 million if fully funded, with potential funding sources under discussion by the Ways and Means Committee.
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PE fuel adjustment likely to persist after 22% rate hike
Public hearings in Hagerstown and Frederick County on Potomac Edison proposed 22 percent rate increase drew criticism when it emerged that the monthly fuel rate adjustment would not be repealed if the hike is approved. The PSC chair noted the fuel adjustment remains separate but relevant to the proceedings.
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Wilson Stringer
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Dream doghouse prize headlines Pacific National Exhibition show
The Pacific National Exhibition Dog Show offers a dream doghouse as first prize with 12 square feet of luxe living space including shag carpet weatherproof windows and a redwood roof. Second prize is a two week trip for two to Mazatlan.
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Social Security tax hike studied
Ford aides urge Simon ouster as debate over a tax increase continues. A jury awards anti war demonstrators 12 million dollars in a landmark case. Ford offers rebates on new cars as consumer incentives. Also, a weather note forecasts a cool, cloudy day with possible snow or freezing rain late Saturday.
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