Disappointed…even though it is what I fully expected. I’ve been advised not to highlight an endorsement I did not get, but, as you can see, I’m ignoring that advice. I was informed by email yesterday that I did not receive the endorsement of the Frederick County Association of REALTORS (FCAR). (For the record, I’ve received […]
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Jan Gardner letter of support for Kai Hagen for County Council, At-Large
I’ve known Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner for close to twenty years, including the four years we served together on the Frederick County Board of County Commissioners (2006 – 2010). I sincerely appreciate her kind words and support, below… “Kai Hagen is passionate about Frederick County. As a citizen, as the Executive Director of Envision […]
What does “smart growth” really mean?
I wrote this for a local publication a year ago, and thought I’d share it here. Certainly most Frederick County residents have heard of “Smart Growth,” as it has become a frequently used and increasingly familiar term over the past two decades. But, even if nobody is for dumb growth, it doesn’t mean that “smart […]
Request for volunteers! An easy way to make a real impact on election day!
Please read about an opportunity to support our campaign in an easy way…that could/would have a significant impact if enough of you are willing to be a small part of it! Campaign crunch time is upon us. Early voting begins in one week, and the June 26th primary election is less than three weeks away. […]
Emmitsburg News Journal endorsement, column and campaign ad
Three things… First of all, thank you to Michael Hillman, the Executive Editor of the Emmitsburg News Journal, for the paper’s endorsement in the upcoming primary! Here is the relevant excerpt from his endorsements column in the June issue of this monthly publication, which is delivered to thousands of residents in northern Frederick County. “In […]