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George Wenschhof Obviously, the Republican Party was a big winner nationally as they picked up seats in the House, reaching a level not held by a political party since 1928 and won 9 seats to reach a majority in the U.S. Senate. In spite of
Read MoreGeorge Wenschhof The overreaching of authority by Frederick County executive Jan Gardner(D) illustrates the need for an attorney representing the Frederick County council. It is not surprising there is some confusion as charter government is implemented in Frederick County. Watching the meeting held by the
Read MoreGeorge Wenschhof The first two announcements made from Frederick County’s first elected county executive have raised questions as to whether she has the authority to take the actions she took. First, county executive Jan Gardner announced a handful of appointments that required changes in personnel
Read MoreGeorge Wenschhof I listened with interest as Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner(D) made her announcement on Wednesday of five appointments. Other than the interim hire of Mike Gastley as budget director, I wondered if the council would approve the other appointments. Interestingly, newly elected council
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