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Guest Column: An alternative to a styrofoam ban
Just like bad news, bad policies travel fast and if we’re not careful, we run the risk of Baltimore’s wrongheaded styrofoam ban has the potential to travel down to Annapolis and affect the entire state. On April 19th, Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, signed into law the city’s styrofoam ban. As a former resident of Charm […]
GUEST COLUMN: In support of Wes Adams for Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney
I am writing in response to an article published earlier this week in The Capital regarding the current state of affairs at the Anne Arundel County State’s Attorney’s Office. Because I was not contacted by the Capital for purposes of this article, I believe it is only fair that I have an opportunity to voice […]
GUEST COLUMN: 10 Reasons to support Chrissy Holt
There are many reasons to support the candidacy of Chrissy Holt for State Senate in District 30. Here are ten. She is the… Only candidate endorsed by Progressive Maryland for her comprehensive platform Only candidate Small Money Certified and endorsed by Represent Maryland to clean up campaign finances and to empower citizens/communities Only candidate who […]
Senator John Astle endorses Elfreth to succeed him
It’s that time in the state again, when we return to the polls to select those who will represent us in state and federal government. I’ve been honored to serve you all for 36 years in my role as a legislator in both the House of Delegates and the State Senate, a duty that I […]
Wes Adams: I am Wes Adams, State’s Attorney (Guest Column)
My name is Wes Adams, I am a seasoned, innovative, and highly respected prosecutor and 4 years ago I was elected to bring about a fundamental change to the State’s Attorney’s office – an office that I hope you will never need. Prior to my election, the office was failing the citizens of Anne Arundel […]
GUEST COLUMN: Why Steuart Pittman?
The two biggest issues in the 2018 election for County Executive are likely to be education and the pace of development. The non-partisan Anne Arundel Chapter of the Maryland League of Conservation Voters endorses candidates based on which candidate will be better for the environment. Carefully managed development can result in gains for the environment. […]
Kathy Rogers: State’s Attorney, why I am running (Guest Column)
I was a prosecutor in the Anne Arundel County Attorney’s Office for 28 years. Because of my dedication to public safety, dozens of dangerous murderers, rapists and child abusers are in jail for the rest of their lives. I am a Republican running for State’s Attorney because I care about protecting our communities from […]
GUEST COLUMN: In support of Claudia Barber for Circuit Court
The citizens of Anne Arundel County need Claudia Barber on the Circuit Court. We need someone who brings a robust background in law and uniquely diverse perspectives that represent all in our community, and that’s exactly what we will get if we elect Claudia Barber to the Anne Arundel County Circuit Court in 2018. I […]
Guest Column: Thoughts on City Dock re-development
A Capital editorial on June 5 in support of change on the City Dock was a bit misleading. The editors refer to a 4-story hotel when in fact the architect has designed a 6/7 story hotel with underground parking, bus turnaround and a bathing beach on the dock. Additionally the first piece of proposed legislation […]
GUEST COLUMN: In support of Kathy Rogers
As a resident of this County for more than 57 years, I have watched with interest this race for State’s Attorney. In addition to being a resident for so many years and having raised my family here, I served 33 years with the Anne Arundel County Police Department. Due to my service, I’ve had the […]
GUEST COLUMN: In support of Judge Mark Crooks
I have been the Clerk of Court for Anne Arundel County for 24 years. My staff and I interact with our judges on a daily basis. In all of my years in the Circuit Courthouse, Judge Mark Crooks has exhibited an exceptional judicial temperament, civility and courtesy to all that places him among the top […]
Adam DeMarco: The Wooden Rocking Chair of Politics (Guest Column)
Campaign finance reform, while is an important issue in American politics, has unfortunately become the only issue for many, particularly in my own political party—looking at you Democrats. I’ve spoken on this issue many times, and each time I’m met with both agreement and ire alike; which is an interesting response to say the least. […]
Doug Arnold: Clerk of the Court, why I am running and what we do (Guest Column)
Each year in Maryland there are over 30,000 acts of domestic violence. Recently here in Anne Arundel County a woman was murdered in an act of domestic violence. As a child, I had a close and loved family member who was the victim of domestic violence and I observed the pain and difficulty of domestic violence. […]
Jim Fredericks: A new vision for Sheriff’s Office (Guest Column)
I am running for Sheriff to continue my commitment to Anne Arundel County, and put in place the modern law enforcement practices needed to address public safety issues facing the Sheriff’s Office. I am a current, active commander in the County Police Department, with 26 years of experience, primarily in supervision, management and administration. My […]
Karen Simpson: Simpson tough on recovery (Guest Column)
Do you love someone affected by the opioid and heroin epidemic? Almost everyone does. According to the Center for the Study of Local Issues Anne Arundel Community College Spring 2018 Report, the most important issue facing our community is our drug crisis. Yet very few feel our current elected officials understand the problem enough to […]
Arvin Vohra: Time to End the Income Tax? (Guest Column)
Did you know that cutting government spending to 1992 levels would allow us to end the income tax? The second best part of that is that we would have more of our own money to spend how we wanted. We could spend that money on education, charity, arts, or leisure. Instead of having half of […]
Christina J. Grigorian: Living the American Dream (Guest Column)
I have lived the American dream. And now I am running for the United States Senate to represent the people of Maryland. I am a wife, a mother, and a practicing lawyer. I am a first-generation American whose father came to the United States in 1960, served in the U.S. Army, and then spent years […]
Del. McMillan’s comments on his opposition to the Amazon Bill
You know, we all have the right to remain silent. Unfortunately, I just don’t have the ability. Especially now. Especially when Maryland is about to give one of the largest corporations in America-a corporation that just got a 14% corporate tax cut in December, and made a profit of $2 billion last quarter -a $6.5 […]
Doug Rathell: Who is Doug Rathell and why is he running for Delegate? (Guest Column)
I’m a native Marylander looking to serve our community to the fullest. I’m a Fire Lieutenant / Paramedic, married to a Nurse with whom we have three amazing children, ages 8, 6 and 5. I grew up in Talbot County and have a strong agricultural background. I’ve always had an interest in serving the community, […]
Melissa Ellis: Why I am running for the Board of Education (Guest Column)
For many months, I have felt a growing need to be a bigger part of positive change in our public schools. When I first learned that Anne Arundel County will finally transition to an elected board, I knew that was my answer. That is why I became the first candidate to file to run in […]
Dana Schallheim: Dana Schallheim for Board of Education (Guest Column)
Dana Schallheim has a 30+ year history of volunteer work and serving her community. Her advocacy work ranges from social justice to helping children in need and repairing the environment. Highlights of her volunteer career include being named the ACLU of Mississippi’s Volunteer of the Year and leading a campaign through the Children’s Organ Transplant […]
Claudia Barber: Choosing the right Jurist (Guest Column)
The Innocence Project, an organization dedicated to seeking exoneration of those wrongfully convicted made the following critical points: “Some wrongful convictions are caused by honest mistakes. But in far too many cases, the very people who are responsible for ensuring truth and justice — law enforcement officials and prosecutors — lose sight of these obligations […]
