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Litigation Likely After Monrovia Town Center Vote

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015 George WenschhofBlaine Young, Bud Otis, David Gray, Jan Gardner, Kirby Delauter, Maryland, politics

George Wenschhof The lengthy testimony at the last Frederick County Council meeting went as I expected. After all, the approval of the development of the Monrovia Town Center has been a battle during the previous two Frederick County administrations. Two political factions that have been

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Gardner Clarifies Use of Executive Orders

June 6, 2015June 6, 2015 Michael Kustercounty executive, Jan Gardner

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…

The Silliness Continues in Frederick County Politics

June 1, 2015June 1, 2015 George WenschhofFrederick County, Jan Gardner, Kirby Delauter, politics

George Wenschhof It should not be surprising in today’s political environment to see the same absurd actions taking place at the local level that we see exhibited at the national level. Two political factions in Frederick County who primarily hold opposing views on how to

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First Executive Order in Frederick County

May 19, 2015May 19, 2015 Michael KusterBud Otis, County Council, county executive, ethics, Frederick County, Jan Gardner, Kirby Delauter, procurement

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…

Ethics Squabble Illustrates Political Divide in Frederick County

May 18, 2015May 17, 2015 George WenschhofBlaine Young, Bud Otis, ethics, Jan Gardner, Kirby Delauter, politics

George Wenschhof The opinion issued by the Frederick County Ethics Commission allowing the firm owned by Republican council member Kirby Delauter to bid on county projects has caught the ire of Democratic Frederick county executive Jan Gardner. In a hastily crafted letter co-signed by executive