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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1997
Page
5
Voters face a primary with Democratic Alderman hopefuls outlining priorities for Frederick City growth. Candidates emphasize managing rapid growth, supporting infrastructure, and evaluating an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance to align with school and road needs while addressing conflicts of interest and city ethics rules.
A collection of candidate responses from Frederick City Alderman race outlines issues from downtown economic development to the need for an Adequate Public Facilities Ordinance. Several contenders emphasize growth management, conflict of interest rules, and collaboration with county and state agencies to meet infrastructure and school needs.
The Frederick News-Post and the League of Women Voters Frederick County publish a nonpartisan voters guide for the September 9 primary. Candidates’ names appear as on ballots with identical questionnaires. some mayoral candidates are unopposed. The league disclaims endorsement and liability. contact Nancy Seiler for membership.
The Maryland State Commissioner of Labor and Industry states employees may take up to two hours off with pay to vote if not already offset by clock time. Voters must show proof of voting if requested. noncompliance may be a misdemeanor. The guide warns about registration and primary rules for 1997 Frederick City election and general election eligibility.
Frederick voters receive an educator candidate profile Hood College sociology degree and decades of city service. The most urgent issue is unchecked growth with crowded schools and taxes. Proposes pro-active business attraction, phased development, impact fees, modest transfer tax, and ADE as infrastructure funding. Ethics commission urged. charter should stand.
The candidate graduated from Frederick High School and attended local schools, served in the U S Army, then bought the family business and started Grimes Truck Center in 1961. They served as Mayor and Alderman for two terms and held roles on Planning Airport and Utility Commissions. They advocate smart growth, balanced growth with economic development, and support APFO if city demands justify it. They formed an ad hoc committee to draft an APFO and seek Charter amendments to align ethics and code provisions on conflicts.
Polling places listed for Frederick City include Frederick County elements and facilities such as Frederick High School sites at Madison Street 202 with building B and Bentz Street armories. All locations are noted as handicap accessible.
Indiwiiduals may register to vote between September 19 and October 6 to participate in the General Election. Changes of party affiliation and current information such as address can also be made during this period. For eligibility questions call Frederick County Board of Supervisors of Elections at 301 694 1005, available 24/7.
Runners from the region prepare for the third annual Maryland Relay a four mile run and four mile relay on Sunday Sept 14 open to all ages including wheelchair participants Proceeds go to the Maryland School for the Deaf Foundation Inc for scholarships and programs The Bay Cafe Sprint and Fox 45 TV sponsor the event which aids TAM Maryland’s Telecommunications Access program to assist deaf and hard of hearing users with TTY devices Funds from 1996 race reached 2000 with praise from MSD Foundation treasurer Joseph D Baker for sponsors and TAM For registration contact Les Kinion race director at 410 882 5455 voice relay
Frederick Community College CEEL invites the public to an Adult Education Registration Open House on Tuesday September 9 from 6 to 8 pm in West Frederick Middle School cafeteria. While fall 1997 courses include law variety from arts to nursing assistants, registration is available in person by registering at the event or by mailing or faxing forms.
The FMH Wellness Center moves to a larger space at the Francis Scott Key Mall marking the hospital program’s fourth relocation. Enhanced services include stress management, smoking cessation, cooking classes, and personal health plans. A new Health Information Center will offer books tapes and videos with health Web access and guidance from information specialists. Blood pressure testing is free and outside entrances will serve guests until interior access is complete.
Frederick County plans six public meetings in September to inform residents about Volume 1 Countywide Plan. Sessions run September 4 Winchester Hall Frederick September 16 Knott Auditorium Mount St Marys Emmitsburg September 24 Middletown High School September 25 Carroll Manor Adamstown September 30 New Market Middle School all start at 7 PM. Copies and staff help available plus plan copies. Call (301) 694-1134 or (301) 694-1672 for details.
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