The resignation of District 2A (Washington County) Delegate Robert A. McKee promises scandal in the newspapers for some time to come. But the appointment process to replace him may also…
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As noted in Part One, Mrs. Praisner’s premature departure has left a large vacuum in Council District 4’s political world. But there are potential aspirants for her seat. The actual…
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The upcoming special election for MoCo’s District 4 County Council seat is important for two reasons. First, it is the first time a council member other than Marilyn Praisner will…
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Here’s a tidbit sure to interest all of you MoCo political junkies.The County Council staff memo written by Senior Legislative Attorney Mike Faden confirms the dates reported by Kevin (4/15…
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Is MoCo Getting its Share of the Spoils?
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Believe it or not, there are a few people in MoCo who believe that we are getting the short end of the gubernatorial stick from our ex-Mayor of Baltimore. The…
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New Committee Assignments on MoCo Council
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Mrs. Praisner’s passing has left vacancies on the Planning, Housing & Economic Development (PHED) Committee, which she chaired, and the Management & Fiscal Policy (MFP) Committee, which she chaired for…
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Heavy Metal Makeup
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If you’re a knuckle-dragging Cro-Magnon like me, you’ve probably waited impatiently for your wife or girlfriend to finish getting ready before you both head out to dinner. You’ve growled at…
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Freak of the Week
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Anyone who can prove the following statement wrong gets a case of Dogfish Head 90 IPA and a no-prize.Never before in the history of Maryland have two incumbent Congressmen and…
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In the summer of 2007, a controversy occurred concerning First Amendment rights on Ellsworth Drive in Silver Spring. Ellsworth, part of the Downtown Silver Spring retail center developed by PFA…
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What a Way to Seek an Endorsement
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Did you read the Post’s article on the Montgomery County school board candidates the other day? Did you see at-large candidate Tommy Le’s comments on the Montgomery County Education Association?…