Leadership For Better Government In Maryland
On Sunday, July 29, 2018, I visited the First Baptist Church of Laurel to attend worship services and enjoy the company of members of the congregation. Havis campaign supporter, Barbara Scott, was in the choir, and helped me get acquainted with various members of the church family, including the senior pastor, Brent Brewer, shown inRead more about Visit to First Baptist Church of Laurel[…]
Transportation and other infrastructure must assure sensible development that respects the unique natural resources and environment that centers on our Chesapeake Bay and its many tributaries around the state. Commercial and industrial development must especially prudent to balance these interests for the long-term benefit of all. Protecting the Chesapeake Bay aims primarily to prevent pollutantsRead more about Sensible Development[…]
On July 18, 2018, I participated in a Spanish language broadcast about issues of interest to the Hispanic community in America, focusing primarily on immigration and central America. I was joined in this “Dialogo en America” with the Democrat analyst, Walter Tijera . The moderator is Rosy Montesinos of the company, asiesmigente.com The video broadcastRead more about Dialogo en America[…]
At the Prince George’s County “Lincoln Day Dinner” in Bowie, MD on July 17, 2018, I attended to enjoy the company of other active Republicans and political leaders in the county. The keynote speaker was Cong. Jim Jordan of Ohio, an outspoken, prominent “freedom caucus” leader and possible contender for speaker of the house. InRead more about Lincoln Day Dinner with Cong. Jim Jordan[…]
In 2009, the Maryland General Assembly passed a law that allows local jurisdictions to install speed cameras to automatically record and fine drivers for exceeding the posted speed limits in certain locations. Since then, almost all of us in Maryland have, at one time or another, been treated to an irritating notice in the mailRead more about No to Speed Cameras[…]
On Sunday, July 15, 2018, I attended worship services at the Queen’s Chapel United Methodist Church in Beltsville, MD. Pastor William E. Butler is shown in two images. One image shows me introducing myself to the congregation. One church member, Frederick Smalls, is also a councilmember of the City of Laurel. He is shown inRead more about Queen’s Chapel Church – Beltsville[…]
As organizer of “Citizens for a Better Prince George’s County”, I have been fighting tax rate hikes in Prince George’s County imposed by actions of the County government, which I believe are in violation of the local county charter that requires prior voter approval before any such increase is allowed. County property owner see thisRead more about Opposing Property Tax Rate Hikes in Prince George’s County[…]
Public safety is an important state and local government function, provided primarily through a system of criminal laws and their enforcement that aims to protect citizens from the harmful actions of others. However, this purpose of crime prevention is not simply to punish offenders with long and counter-productive prison sentences. Sadly, the state of MarylandRead more about Public Safety[…]
In Maryland, the heavy tax burden on ordinary citizens today is eroding initiative and discouraging their successful investment and participation in the economy in many ways. High Maryland taxes have already forced many in Maryland to leave the state for lower tax states elsewhere. In the General Assembly, the current leadership has been a primaryRead more about Lower Taxes[…]
In Maryland, public education has long been an important priority for government spending since the state constitution has mandated a system of free public schools. The General Assembly further supports this system by compulsory attendance laws and allocating some 50% of the entire state budget to this enterprise. Despite this noble purpose and commitment, however,Read more about Improve Public Education[…]