Last month, we ran a four-part series on the policy and political implications of the Gaithersburg West Master Plan. We asked whether the issue was a “sleeping giant” and speculated…
Maryland Politics Watch Archive
Maryland Senate President Mike Miller will be on the “Political Pulse” political talk show on: Thurs, April 22nd at 9:30 p.m.Fri-Sun, April 23rd-25th at 6:00 p.m. andTues, April 27th at…
Council Member Roger Berliner is calling for a 14-member commission to restructure the county government. County Executive Ike Leggett is on board with the idea. If the rest of the…
Frick Endorses Riemer
Delegate Bill Frick (D-16) endorsed at-large County Council challenger Hans Riemer at a Bethesda fundraiser on Sunday, adding to Riemer’s growing collection of elected endorsements.Here is the video of Frick’s…
In Support of Gaithersburg West
By Kristen Wesley. Instead of sending “scathing” letters, filled with threats and distortions, grassroots supporters of the Shady Grove Science Center have been encouraging people to contact the County Council…
Delegate Herman Taylor (D-14) has scheduled his announcement for a challenge to Congresswoman Donna Edwards. Following is his release. Don’t miss this important announcement!Admission is free and everyone is invited!…
Duncan Endorses Cullison for Delegate
Former County Executive Doug Duncan endorsed District 19 Delegate candidate Bonnie Cullison at her campaign kickoff on Saturday. Following is Cullison’s press release.Cullison Announces Candidacy for D-19 House of Delegates:…
Why MPW Turned Down the Washington Post
Five weeks ago, I received an unsolicited offer from the Washington Post. They asked if they could post my picture and biography on their website and link to every new…
Hopkins Slams Costco Subsidy
District 1 County Council candidate Ilaya Hopkins condemned the Leggett administration’s $4 million subsidy for Costco at Westfield Wheaton today, a deal that includes a zoning text amendment expediting Costco’s…
MPW intercepted another email from development consultant James Soltesz, President/CEO of planning and engineering firm Loiederman Soltesz Associates, urging people in the business community to support challenger Becky Wagner for…