Primary Election Round-Up

We really hope everyone goes out to the polls on Tuesday to cast their ballots on Tuesday, if they haven’t already!  This is a very important election year. In an attempt to inform voters, GladeValley.net chose to highlight those who would be representing Glade Valley directly.  These offices have not received as much attention in the larger media outlets, but are very important. Those would be candidates for County Council District 5, and Maryland’s Legislative District 4.  We invited all candidates to provide us with information, and followed up with…

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David Brinkley, Republican Candidate for Maryland State Senate District 4

David Brinkley, a life-long resident of Frederick County, has served District 4 in the Maryland State Senate since 2002.  He currently serves as the Minority Leader in the Senate.  He seeks his party’s nomination to continue serving District 4 as State Senator. Senator Brinkley grew up in New Market.  He graduated from Linganore High School and the University of Maryland.  He still lives near New Market on a small farm.  His has two adult children. Senator Brinkley began his public service as an EMT/Firefighter with the New Market District Volunteer…

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Gene Stanton, Democrat Candidate for House of Delegates, District 4

As a high school teacher I understand the importance of Education. This is an issue that touches me personally. Education impacts all of our lives weather we have school aged children or not. My first concern surrounds the implementation of Common Core.  The state of Maryland should either consider opting out of this program or slowing down its implementation. Maryland has one of the best schools systems in the country.  Our curriculum works for our children. We need to make sure that these new standards are equal to or higher…

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Gene Stanton Asks for Your Vote

Commentary By Gene Stanton As a high school teacher I understand the importance of Education. This is an issue that touches me personally. Education impacts all of our lives weather we have school aged children or not. My first concern surrounds the implementation of Common Core.  The state of Maryland should either consider opting out of this program or slowing down its implementation. Maryland has one of the best schools systems in the country.  Our curriculum works for our children. We need to make sure that these new standards are…

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