By Adam Pagnucco. Last fall, County Executive Ike Leggett proposed cutting the volume of new general obligation bonds issued by the county in future years and the County Council concurred…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Yesterday, we wrote about the recent history of MCPS and it was not a pretty picture. The recession, new state laws, political conflict and the erosion of…
Where Will the Apple Drop?
By Adam Pagnucco. Many moons ago, when your author was young and blissfully new to the county, we wrote our very first blog post on the mighty Apple Ballot. It…
By Adam Pagnucco. In 2014, candidate Larry Hogan ran on three issues: jobs, taxes and reforming Annapolis. From 2015 through the present, Governor Larry Hogan has based his agenda on…
Is MoCo’s Budget in Trouble?
By Adam Pagnucco. Montgomery County’s $120 million budget shortfall has set off political fireworks this election season, including attacks from Delegate Bill Frick (D-16), who is running for Executive, and…
Bill Frick: Name One Program You Would Cut
Name one program in the county budget that is not working and can be cut. Tell us how much in annual savings that would yield. For too long, Council members…
Name one program in the county budget that is not working and can be cut. Tell us how much in annual savings that would yield. I have been a leading…
Name one program in the county budget that is not working and can be cut. Tell us how much in annual savings that would yield. I will work diligently with…
Marc Elrich: Name One Program You Would Cut
Name one program in the county budget that is not working and can be cut. Tell us how much in annual savings that would yield. While there’s no one program…
A Reply to Nancy Floreen on MCPS Funding
By Adam Pagnucco. Thanks to Council Member Nancy Floreen for writing about MCPS funding in recent years in response to my blog post. First, a note of appreciation. While we…