Letter MisinterpretedEditor:In his rebuttal to my recent letter to the editor regarding the need for stronger policies and sentencing for sexual predators, Joseph Kroart clearly missed the point, and then mischaracterized my comments. Mr. Kroart suggested “underlying motives” and a lack of originality in my recommendations. I am not sure what he is referring to.I’ve… Read more »
If it’s true that tax increases are rarely given much thought in election years, it stands to reason that elected officials should not consider pay raises during those years either. The County Commissioners appear to be on this track. There has not been a public discussion on the topic, but tax increases appear to be… Read more »
What happens in Annapolis over the next couple months will go a long way toward determining how public education gets funded across Maryland.In Maryland, public school money has essentially been sheltered from drastic cuts because there’s a law that states every county government must at least spend the same per pupil as they did the… Read more »
Who Is Grandstanding Now?Editor:In the aftermath of the Sarah Foxwell tragedy, there has been much talk about how government can better protect children from sexual predators. Indeed, this horrific incident should mandate an exhaustive review of the current statutes regarding sexual predation, and public leaders must strive to identify any gaps or shortcomings in the… Read more »
The legislative session is underway and it didn’t take long for some controversy to kick up. On Tuesday, one day before the General Assembly convened, advocates and lawmakers gathered to announce support for an initiative to increase the state alcohol tax by a “dime-a-drink.” It’s certainly within their right to fight for increasing the tax… Read more »
Ocean City officials want to keep their election process the way it is and the possibility of saving about $17,000 every two years is not enough to change their minds.An interesting proposal was brought to the Mayor and Council this week by City Clerk Carol Jacobs that would have moved the town’s elections from the… Read more »
Use Eminent Domain On Ocean City EyesoreEditor:I love Ocean City and would live nowhere else after moving our family here 10 years ago. Sadly, if there has been one constant for most of the time we have lived here full time that has not been pleasant, it has been the eyesore that is the 94th… Read more »
Effective with the turn of the calendar to January, saltwater recreational fishermen must enroll in the Marine Recreational Information Program, a national registry designed to enhance monitoring efforts for saltwater fish. While some view this as an unnecessary bureaucratic grab from federal officials that will eventually carry a fee to register (it’s free in 2010),… Read more »
As expected, the Maryland Board of Public Works signed off on funding the state’s portion of the Roland E. Powell Convention Center expansion this week.This is good news for the region and shows good judgment and foresight by the state’s leaders.It’s no secret these are difficult times for everyone, but there’s a fine line between… Read more »
Country’s Course ConcerningEditor:No man thinks more highly than I do of the patriotism, as well as ability, of our worthy citizens who attended the third meeting of the Americans for Prosperity last night.Having attended the tea parties in Washington, D.C., I see the need for a concerted effort to be continued for our leaders to… Read more »