Metro Commission gains new lease on life in county debate
After months of peril, Frederick County Metro Commission appears saved as Commissioner Dorsey signals support for its continuation. Budget figures for FY76 show large increases across departments, with salaries, operations, and new programs driving costs.
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Metro Commission
Frederick County
Carnachan
Mt. Airy
Carroll County
Carnochan
Board of Education
State Department of Education
Del
Wallace E. Hutton
Lawrence A. Dorsey
John A. Derr
Metro
Department of Public Works
Metropolitan Commission
Board of County Commissioners
Edgar C. Wirts
Dorsey
Sewer and Water Authority
Sterling E. Bollinger
Richard E. Zimmerman
Norman W. Todd
Louie J. Brosius
Larry W. Johnson
Wirts
William E. Burall
Johnson
Bollinger
County costs rise with inflation and new programs
Officials warn prices for equipment salaries and operating costs may jump 10 to 12 percent in some areas due to inflation. They cite automatic salary steps for many employees and unsettled teacher contracts, plus expanded programs and new Bicentennial costs. Proceeds from the Army memorial medal fund support the U S Army Memorial Fund Foundation and local commemorative efforts.
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Minuteman Heritage, Inc
Washington, D.C
U.S. Army Memorial Fund Foundation
Col. Weber
Tom Summers
G. Eugene Anderson
Frederick County
Joann Miller
Catoctin Furnace
Catoctin
Budget Hearings In Annapolis Pause County Tax Increase
Governor and General Assembly budget hearings focus on the county budget with 75 separate budgets. County leaders say no tax increase this year though future costs remain uncertain amid economy and unemployment.
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General Assembly
Annapolis
Fox
Board of Education
Frederick Community College
Health Department
Department of Social Services
Lawrence A. Dorsey
Board of Commissioners
Dorsey
State helicopters used for patrols and Medevac amid VIP flight debate
Police officials defend the use of four Bell Jet Ranger helicopters for traffic patrols Medevac and other missions while noting 1.3 percent are VIP trips. The Medevac program remains state funded, with helicopters stationed at Middle River Andrews AFB and Frederick.
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Mandel
Baltimore Sunday Sun
Smith
Bell
Middle River
Andrews Air Force Base
Frederick
Maryland
Gary Moore
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