Editorial Elections Glade Valley 

Shannon Bohrer is the Democratic Candidate for County Council District 5

My goal is to be open, honest and effect positive change in the Frederick County Government.  I am running with the intent to serve the citizens by being a responsible representative.  The government belongs to the citizens and I am running to be your representative. My primary focus is on managing responsible growth.  Growth is inevitable.  While we all like Frederick County the way it is, it will continue to grow and growth – affects everything.  The “Livable Frederick Plan” is an outline and starting point for how the county…

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Kavonté Duckett Seeks Democratic Nomination for County At-Large Seat

A Heart for the Community As a lifelong Fredericktonian, I was raised by a village of people that included my parents, extended family, friends, neighbors, teachers, mentors, and others who took interest in my well-being (many who are members of Asbury UMC). For me, they were the driving force that provided support (via transportation to events, funds when needed, moral guidance, and so much more), encouragement (through role models and exposing me to future possibilities), and accountability (by ensuring that I stayed on the right track and faced consequences when…

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Galen Clagett Seeks Democratic Nomination for County Council At Large Seat

Frederick County is a big place. As a lifelong Frederick resident, Galen understands that the various regional sectors of Frederick County like Walkersville, Glade Valley, Woodsboro, and Libertytown each have their own unique priorities, challenges, and perspectives. He wants to be sure that everyone’s voice is heard equally and that the county continues to grow in its support for the valuable areas that serve to enrich the character of Frederick. Galen knows that each of these areas wants to be safe and walkable, with adequate infrastructure and a plan to support local businesses…

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Rich Madaleno Seeks Democratic Nomination for Maryland Governor

Statement from Rich Madaleno, Democratic Candidate for Governor “I have had the honor of serving the people of Maryland and the people of my district in the House of Delegates and the Senate for the past sixteen years. On the critical issues facing the people of our state we need a bold, tireless governor who can set an agenda of progress for all Marylanders. I will be that governor. From education to transportation, from economic development to economic justice, from sustainable healthcare to environmental sustainability, Larry Hogan has not served the people of Maryland.…

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Shannon Bohrer is Sole Democrat for County Council District 5 Seat

About Shannon My wife, Susanne, and I reside on a small farm in outside of Emmitsburg.  We are both retired and enjoy our farm, our neighbors our horses and our dog. We very much like where we live and believe that we are fortunate to live in Frederick County Maryland. My family has been here for generations. My work career started with the Maryland State Police. I was a Maryland State Trooper for twenty seven years. After retiring from the State Police, I was hired by the Federal Bureau of…

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