By Adam Pagnucco.
On Friday, I published a column titled Kagan Criticizes “Really Bad Estimates” from MCPS, which transcribed Senator Cheryl Kagan’s public statement alleging that MCPS’s proposal to relocate Wootton High School was based on bad data. One of my readers emailed the column to MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor, who replied with a reaction. The reply was then forwarded to me by a number of other readers and has since been widely distributed among insiders.
Whatever one thinks of Taylor’s thoughts, they provide insight into his perspective on events concerning Wootton and beyond.
Taylor’s email to the reader is printed below.
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This really means a lot. The data is what the data is – I can’t change it. Politicians who chest-thump is nothing new in Montgomery County. I work for politicians, but I am not one and I also don’t wobble when they fuss (this makes them uncomfortable). Been doing this a long time…what’s the worst that could happen? They fire me? …great! Maybe I’ll get a full night’s sleep for once. 🙂
In all seriousness, the state has no role in this, especially individual legislators. We’ll get through this. And yes – Magruder finally has a clear path! They will be in the next CIP…I just wish it didn’t take so dang long to get stuff done around here.
Again, thanks for reaching out. Onward…!
All my best,
Thomas