Tuesday could be a big day as far as the future direction of the Board of County Commissioners in Snow Hill is concerned. Tradition has it that a vote will be held at next week’s meeting to determine whether Commission President Jim Purnell and Vice President Louise Gulyas will retain their respective posts.The time has… Read more »
Some Tax Increases Okay, Others NotEditor:I am writing regarding Michael James’ letter, “State Tax Increases Will Hurt Business” in last week’s issue. Isn’t it strange how tax increases proposed by the hotel-motel owners, etc. are in the interests of the community (added room taxes for advertising)? But when others propose tax increases to keep the… Read more »
Some Tax Increases Okay, Others NotEditor:I am writing regarding Michael James’ letter, “State Tax Increases Will Hurt Business” in last week’s issue. Isn’t it strange how tax increases proposed by the hotel-motel owners, etc. are in the interests of the community (added room taxes for advertising)? But when others propose tax increases to keep the… Read more »
As predicted by most insiders, the General Assembly passed the proposed slots referendum, which calls for about 15,000 one-arm bandits spread out over five facilities – one each in Baltimore City and Allegany, Anne Arundel, Cecil and Worcester counties. Maryland voters will now decide the issue because an inner circle of cowards unwilling to make… Read more »
Miles off the coast of Ocean City along the bottom of the Atlantic could soon be the new home for hundreds of used subway cars if the Department of Natural Resources (DNR) and the Ocean City Reef Foundation have their way. At last week’s meeting, the Ocean City Mayor and Council threw its support behind… Read more »
Where Are The Facts In Local Slots Debate?Editor:First of all, I would like to congratulate you on last week fine editorial piece, “Commissioners’ Bubble Needs Bursting.” That really needed saying. In Cara Dahl’s story on the commissioners’ anti-slots movement, I was very impressed by Commissioner Judy Boggs for actually attempting to keep the proceedings of… Read more »
Fact: The Ocean City Dog Playground off 94th Street is nearly ready to open. Opinion: It will be interesting to track this facility’s popularity through the seasons. It will likely be used often when the dogs are not allowed on the beaches between May and late September, but only time will tell if it will… Read more »
Editor:I would like to share with your readers my own experience with the manner in which County Commission meetings are conducted.On May 15, 2007, I attended a County Commissioner regular meeting to listen to a presentation being made by Carolyn Cummins, Worcester County Planning Commission Chair. The presentation was on behalf of the Planning Commission… Read more »
Gas Indexing ExplainedEditor:My constituents’ mail, e-mail and phone contacts have made it unmistakably clear that they do not know or understand the consequences Governor O’Malley’s proposed indexing of the state gas tax will bring down upon them. I am adamantly opposed to indexing and I would like an opportunity to explain my concerns. I have… Read more »
Slots have been getting news headlines across Maryland this week. A poll on our website dealt specifically with the one-arm bandits coming to the Ocean Downs racetrack. With about 160 people voting over a two-week span, 61 percent said they want to see slots at the ocean oval, while 39 percent oppose it. Although I… Read more »