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Citizen Participation Encouraged in Solid Waste Public Forums

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During her public information briefing today, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced that the Solid Waste “What’s Next” Steering Committee will hold public forums to allow citizens to help shape the future of solid waste management in Frederick County. “I’m excited to be kicking off this public outreach process,” Executive Gardner said. “I want our citizens to be engaged and share their ideas about our next long-term solid waste strategy for Frederick County. Together we will actively examine all the ideas and alternatives available to us, such as resource recovery,…

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Gardner Clarifies Use of Executive Orders

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In response to many questions by some in the public and other elected officials, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner clarified the authority of the county executive to issue executive orders under the county’s new form of Charter government. She emphasized that the purpose of an executive order was to keep the public informed of her management decisions that would impact the citizens and as a means of guaranteeing an open and transparent process in county government, which was a primary focus of her campaign for office. Her first executive order stated informed the public…

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First Executive Order in Frederick County

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Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner issued her first executive order today. Marking the first executive order in Frederick County government, Mrs. Gardner held a press conference to explain her action and the impact of the executive order. County Council President Bud Otis attended and spoke in support of the executive order. “Bidding on contracts for tax payer dollars to pay for their contracts and competing against the citizens who vote for them does not pass the smell test.” Mr. Otis recounted conversations with county staff who feel under pressure when dealing…

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Executive and Council President Disagree with Ethics Commission

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Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner and County Council President Bud Otis sent correspondence to the Frederick County Ethics Commission expressing their “strong disagreement” regarding the May 12, 2015, Ethics Commission Opinion (No. 15-01) permitting an elected County Council Member’s private business to bid and perform work on Frederick County Governmental capital improvements projects or contracts. According to the opinion, an un-named county council member requested an opinion from the Ethics Commission. One can deduce that the member involved is Kirby Delauter, as the opinion states that it had already ruled…

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