Greg Visscher
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City of Rockville ‘Charter Review Commission’ Recommends Non-citizen Voting, Lowering Voting Age 16
Read more: City of Rockville ‘Charter Review Commission’ Recommends Non-citizen Voting, Lowering Voting Age 16On December 12, The City of Rockville’s official publication called ‘Rockville Reports’ states that the city of Rockville’s Charter Review Commission recommended: Lowering the age to vote in city elections from 18 to 16, regardless of citizenship. The commission unanimously recommended this change and also recommended that the right to vote in city elections be extended…
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Cobalt Red: Is MoCo Government’s Obsession with Promoting Electric Vehicles Helping Fuel the Congo’s Cobalt Mining Tragedies?
Read more: Cobalt Red: Is MoCo Government’s Obsession with Promoting Electric Vehicles Helping Fuel the Congo’s Cobalt Mining Tragedies?Did you know? “Zero-Emissions Vehicles are an important part of Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan (CAP) to cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions 80% by 2027 and 100% by 2035.” broadcasts the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection website. “The goals of the county’s Zero-Emissions Vehicle initiatives are to increase use of EVs by both residents…
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Comparing the Music Venue Cronyism in Montgomery County, Twelve Years Later
Read more: Comparing the Music Venue Cronyism in Montgomery County, Twelve Years LaterHappy New Year! Did you dance the night away to some live music? We are headed face first into 2023. The United States Congress is in a flux. New people are getting sworn into office in Annapolis, Maryland. And music venue cronyism is alive and well in Montgomery County, MD! Let’s start with the Live…
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Omnibus Earmark for MoCo: “Equity Incubator” at the Universities at Shady Grove
Read more: Omnibus Earmark for MoCo: “Equity Incubator” at the Universities at Shady GroveThe rushed-through Federal Omnibus “Budget” Appropriation for federal fiscal year 2023 survived amendment votes in the United States Senate and is now headed to the United States House of Representatives. It will likely pass in current form, barring something unforeseen. The bill directs $1.7 trillion in spending for the fiscal year ending in September 2023…
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Data Reveals MoCo Administrators and Department Heads Receive Salaries 600% Greater Than Median Income Worker
Read more: Data Reveals MoCo Administrators and Department Heads Receive Salaries 600% Greater Than Median Income WorkerThere is a wide wage gap in Montgomery County. Data from government watchdog website openthebooks.com reveals that Montgomery County Administrators and Department Heads are receiving some excellent direct compensation. This, at a time when the median income for working people in Montgomery County has stagnated to about $50,100, with household (joint) income coming in at…
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What or Who is Driving the Agenda at Montgomery County Historical Society’s “History Conference 2023”?
Read more: What or Who is Driving the Agenda at Montgomery County Historical Society’s “History Conference 2023”?“Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” wrote the author of The Life of Reason, back in 1905. That quote seems pretty fitting for Montgomery County, MD. Twenty-plus years of taxing, spending, chasing out “unapproved” businesses or groups. Petty regulations and taxes (plastic shopping bags, for example). Agenda-driven County Council “proclamations”…
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MoCo providing “Free” Gym Use… But You’ll Need (Gasp) Photo ID
Read more: MoCo providing “Free” Gym Use… But You’ll Need (Gasp) Photo IDPut on a few holiday pounds this time of year? Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich (Democrat, 20+ years in local politics), wants you to know: “We are pleased to be offering this service free to our residents in 2023,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “As we head into the new year and many are…
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Examining Nancy Navarro’s “Proudest Achievements” in Thirteen Years of Council Activity
Read more: Examining Nancy Navarro’s “Proudest Achievements” in Thirteen Years of Council ActivityAfter 12 years, Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Navarro (Democrat, District 4) is stepping down. Well, not voluntarily. In 2016, Montgomery County residents emphatically (69%) passed a ballot initiative that amended the Montgomery County Charter. Term Limits! No more dynastic, 24-year council “reigns” on a council body by career politicians. Hence forth, they’d be “limited” to…
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Why is Montgomery County Giving $100,000 (and More) to an Already Successful, Expanding German Multi-National?
Read more: Why is Montgomery County Giving $100,000 (and More) to an Already Successful, Expanding German Multi-National?Imagine you have a successful neighbor. Super nice fellow, he’s got a nice car, a great big house. An awesome pool and backyard. He invites you over for some parties and a BBQ. He mentions he’s expanding on his property and building a small guest house and outdoor bar near the pool. Would you reach…
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Not ‘The Onion’: MoCo Government “Alcohol Beverage Services” Department Spending Revenue on Beverage Coasters to “Curb Drunk Driving”
Read more: Not ‘The Onion’: MoCo Government “Alcohol Beverage Services” Department Spending Revenue on Beverage Coasters to “Curb Drunk Driving”Montgomery County, Maryland is one of the only county governments in the entire United States of America that controls the retail sale, distribution and wholesaling of liquor and spirits, while simultaneously controlling the whole-sale distribution of beer and wine to retailers and restaurants / bars as well. This means hundreds of thousands of adult patrons…