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Read more: MoCo’s housing isn’t dirt cheap, but it’s close (Part 2)
MoCo’s housing isn’t dirt cheap, but it’s close (Part 2)
This is Part 2 in a series on our county’s distorted housing market. You can read Part 1 here. When it comes to housing policy in Montgomery County (and probably other jurisdictions), the activists and policymakers ignore science and gravitate to unfounded generalizations that justify a policy they want to implement. Some County Council members…
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Read more: 18+ Years of Combatting “Hate” Through County Council Resolutions
18+ Years of Combatting “Hate” Through County Council Resolutions
If one navigates to the Montgomery County ‘Legislative Information Management System‘ (LIMS), filters the record type to “Resolutions” and searches for the keyword “hate”… a total of 53 hits comes up from the database. Way back in 2006, there was resolution 15-554, which proposed to: “Consult with members of the Commission on Human Rights, the…
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Read more: MoCo CM Will Jawando’s Interesting Choice for Chief-of-Staff [Part 2]
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MoCo CM Will Jawando’s Interesting Choice for Chief-of-Staff [Part 2]
This is part two of a series of investigations into the nexus of money, corridors of power, special interests and mega-churches that surround CM Will Jawando. You can read part 1 here. Earlier, we explored how Council Member Will Jawando (Democrat – At Large) has a connection to an area AME mega-church and its non-profit…
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Read more: Evan Glass violates First Amendment (and compromises MoCo transparency values)
Evan Glass violates First Amendment (and compromises MoCo transparency values)
Since 2008 various cases regarding public officials blocking individuals on Twitter have gone through the court system. Repeatedly the courts have affirmed much of the public’s right to read and reply to these government communications. In fact, the recent departed Governor of Maryland, settled a case outside of court related to this very issue, paying…
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Read more: Not the Onion: County Exec Elrich Lauds the “Health and Safety Benefits” of Government Liquor Distribution
Not the Onion: County Exec Elrich Lauds the “Health and Safety Benefits” of Government Liquor Distribution
Liquor, lotto, pot. The foundations of a thriving, “healthy” and “equitable” Montgomery County economy and people are all around us in 2023. Oh, and did you know that the community center gyms are “free” now? Ok, that was snark. But it isn’t far from the truth. On January 27th, County Exec Elrich wants you to…
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Read more: MoCo Council Member (At-Large) Will Jawando’s Interesting Church and Non-Profit Connections
MoCo Council Member (At-Large) Will Jawando’s Interesting Church and Non-Profit Connections
This is part one of a series of investigations into the nexus of money, corridors of power, special interests and mega-churches that surround CM Will Jawando. You can read Part 2 here. In the spring of 2016, pre-Trump and pre-Covid-19, the Washington Post published a glowing small profile on one Will Jawando, who was, at…
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Read more: ChildFind and MCPS Speech Therapists Still Masked
ChildFind and MCPS Speech Therapists Still Masked
A component of the expansive Child Find program run by MCPS, includes Speech and Language Services. As stated on their website: The mission of MCPS Speech and Language Services is to provide comprehensive services for the prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and intervention of communication disabilities related to educational success, in accordance with federal and state regulations.…
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Read more: CM Will Jawando’s Paternalism and Focus on ‘Structural’ Racism Doesn’t Extend to Maryland State Lottery. Why?
CM Will Jawando’s Paternalism and Focus on ‘Structural’ Racism Doesn’t Extend to Maryland State Lottery. Why?
Montgomery County Council Member Will Jawando had a busy 2022. There was an election for another term on the County Council (“At-Large”, of course) and a book tour to complete. It appears the Jawando family moved into a massive new home in Sandy Spring, MD as well. While promoting his book last February at Catholic…
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Read more: Kudos: Dr Stoddard Responds to AED Inquiry
Kudos: Dr Stoddard Responds to AED Inquiry
As much as the critics would like to claim, we are simply not about finding fault. We will proudly give credit as well. A huge shout out is deserved to Dr. Earl Stoddard on his recent twitter interactions related to AEDs. After Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin collapsing on the field, and confirmation being provided…
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Read more: City of Rockville ‘Charter Review Commission’ Recommends Non-citizen Voting, Lowering Voting Age 16
City of Rockville ‘Charter Review Commission’ Recommends Non-citizen Voting, Lowering Voting Age 16
On 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…