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The time has come to change the way we fill vacancies in the Maryland General Assembly


The time has come to change the way we fill vacancies in the Maryland General Assembly

by Kevin E. Dayhoff March 6, 2015

Many have followed the seemingly never-ending drama produced by the Carroll County Md. Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy of Carroll County Senator Joe Getty, who was appointed to the administration of Gov. Larry Hogan.

And now in a seemingly-endless sequel to a grade B horror version of political ground hog day; the drama has not stopped appointing a successor to the 5th district delegate seat vacated by then-Del. Justin Ready, who was appointed to fill Sen. Getty’s seat. See: Carroll County Md Republican Central Committee letter retrieved March 5, 2015 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/03/carroll-county-republican-central.html

Are you still with me? Follow closely, it is going to be a bumpy ride…

Just for the record, there are many-many really good people involved in this soap opera. All the more reason to change the process. If good folks cannot make it work – over and over again; then the time has come to change the way we do it. If we keep doing what we are doing, we are going to keep getting what we are getting.

The system has arguably been broken for at least 150 years – since 1867. What are we waiting for to fix it? 

If you believe that the recent trials and tribulations that have befallen the process of filling a vacancy are an anomaly – think again. I am old enough to remember the challenges that took place in July 2004 when “A rift … developed in the Carroll County Republican Central Committee, as it prepare[d] to select a replacement for outgoing Del. Carmen Amedori, R-District 5A.,” according to July 3, 2004 article in the Carroll County Times by one the better political writers that the Times had in years, Justin Palk. See: July 03, 2004: Rift forms in Carroll's GOP central committee http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/03/july-03-2004-rift-forms-in-carrolls-gop.html

And actually, when taking an in-depth look at the vacancy replacement and appointment process, the problems have gone-on for decades and decades… I am old enough to remember that there were problems in the mid-to-late 1960s. Although I do not remember the details…

Many have appropriately referred to Art. III Sec 13 of the Maryland Constitution ... In particular, the Acts of 1966, ch 162 was ratified on November 8, 1966, and defined the duties of the political parties in nominating replacement members of the legislature and setting limits within which they must act.

The context of the passage of the law was fascinating and widely discussed at the time.

I am a bit familiar with this portion, Section 13 of Art. lll, (of the Maryland Constitution – ratified Sept. 18, 1867 with an effective date of on October 5, 1867.) I may have even written about Art. III Sec 13.

I am a bit familiar with this portion, Section 13 of Art. lll, (of the Maryland Constitution – ratified Sept. 18, 1867 with an effective date of on October 5, 1867.) I may have even written about Art. III Sec 13.

My cousin, Wilbur W. Magin, D-CC, 1959 – 1967, participated in the legislation which amended Art III Sec. 13 (b) (3) ratified Nov. 8, 1966.

According to the Maryland State Archives, “Maryland has had four consitutions [sic.] At the time of the Revolutionary War, the first constitution was adopted by the Ninth Provincial Convention, meeting at Annapolis, in November 1776. Voters adopted the second constitution in June 1851. During the Civil War, the third constitution was adopted by the voters in October 1864. Voters adopted the fourth and last constitution under which Maryland government now functions in September 1867. This probably the beginning of our current problems with filling vacancies.

Fast forward to today’s news, according to an article in Maryland Reporter by veteran political reporter Len Lazarick on Thursday, January 15, 2015, “In filling the three legislative vacancies he has created in building his new administration, Gov.-elect Larry Hogan said he’d like to see a more open nominating process used by the Republican central committees and more candidate names for him to fill the seats…”

Perhaps there has been no better time to change the way vacancies are filled to the most transparent of all procedures – a special election. Let the voters decide.

I am aware that many of the folks who do not want the special election method argue that they would rather avoid the expense. That is a compelling and persuasive argument.

That was the argument in the late 1960s and that was the argument in 2004. Upon both occasions, folks vowed that the challenges to the current process were a personality-driven challenge and that the central committees would do a better job in the future.

However, at this point I am increasingly willing to accept the more cynical version of events - that partisan politics – in both the Democrat and Republican parties - have entered into an unholy alliance to maintain the status quo, no matter how messy it be, than give up the power to exercise the inside baseball power partisan machine politics of a particular jurisdiction in the state. We are all familiar with the local party favorite with the strident partisan views that make him or her un-electable. The current process provides a way to circumvent the collective wisdom of the local voters.

Upon three occasions in the last fifty-years – central committees both Democrat and Republican have not done a better job. Three strikes, you're out. You ruined your opportunity to do it your way. Now is the time to put the publics' best interests first and change the system to a direct special election. Might be no better time than the present to develop a better procedure. Just saying.

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July 03, 2004: Rift forms in Carroll's GOP central committee By Justin Palk, Times Staff Writer



If you believe that the trials and tribulations that have befallen the process of filling a vacancy in the Maryland General Assembly are an anomaly – think again. I am old enough to remember the challenges that took place in July 2004 when “A rift … developed in the Carroll County Republican Central Committee, as it prepare[d] to select a replacement for outgoing Del. Carmen Amedori, R-District 5A.,” according to July 3, 2004 article in the Carroll County Times by one the better political writers that the Times had in years, Justin Palk.

Not to be overlooked were the problems in 1967…

Back in February 2015, I looked for this article on the Carroll County Times website and could not find it. If I had found it I would use the ‘AP rule’ and only post no more than 75 words and then provide the reader with a link… If someone over at the Times can provide me with a link to this article in archives; that would be great.

Pasted below, in part, is one of a number of articles in my archives file about the problems making an appointment to fill the seat vacated by Del. Carmen Amedori when she was picked by the administration of Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich to fill a slot on the Md. parole commission.

Rift forms in Carroll's GOP central committee
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By Justin Palk, Times Staff Writer Saturday, July 03, 2004
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A rift has developed in the Carroll County Republican Central Committee, as it prepares to select a replacement for outgoing Del. Carmen Amedori, R-District 5A.

Thursday, Michelle Jefferson, the committee's chairwoman, sent an e-mail message to Joe Burns Jr., a committee member. It reads, in part, "since you've reniged [sic] on your word and have refused to resign, I am obligated to inform you of the rescheduled regular meeting for Tuesday, July 6 at 7:30."

Jefferson confirmed she composed the message. Carroll's central committee received a directive from John Kane, the state Republican Party chairman, asking the body not to meet until it had received Burns' resignation, which the party was working to secure, she said. This week, the party rescinded its order, Jefferson said.

[…]

Deborah Martinez, spokeswoman for the Maryland State Republican Party, said she could neither confirm nor deny that the state party had issued such an order. She did confirm the state party is aware of a problem with Carroll County's central committee.

The committee is meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the process for replacing Amedori, Jefferson said. Thursday, Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. appointed the delegate to the Maryland Parole Commission, creating a vacancy in the county's legislative delegation.

Jefferson and Burns have had difficult relations in the past. On April 28 of this year, Burns pressed second-degree assault charges against the committee chairwoman, according to charging documents filed with the Carroll County District Court. In the documents, Burns accused Jefferson of grabbing his right index finger and bending it backward during a heated discussion at the end of a committee meeting on April 15.

Burns dropped the charges on June 17, the day before the case went to trial, according to a letter from the Howard County State's Attorney's Office, which was assigned to the case as a special prosecutor.

Burns said he dropped the charges at the request of Kane and Joe Getty, formerly state delegate for District 5, now the governor's policy director.

Despite making multiple phone calls, the Times was unable to reach Getty for this article.

[…]

The article goes on for a while; mostly more about ‘who stuck John ya da ya da…

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Carroll County Md Republican Central Committee letter retrieved March 5, 2015 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/03/carroll-county-republican-central.html

This was an updated letter sent today to all applicants for the D5 Delegate Seat:

Dear Applicant:

Wednesday you may have received an email from Matt Helminiak, Secretary for the Republican Central Committee. If so, it has several factual errors and misrepresentations. We four members of the committee are and have been committed to a fair and open process but it continues to elude us. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to contact the Governor’s office on your own behalf to ensure that your application for the D5 seat now receives full consideration since our committee chose not to meet and make its own recommendation to fill the vacant seat.

The legal case Matt referred to in no way prevented the Central Committee from meeting and fulfilling its duty to recommend a name or names to the Governor. We also have no way of knowing whether it was a unanimous decision at this point. The injunction in place, lifted Monday, simply prevented the committee from recommending multiple names to the Governor. We were always willing to meet to make our decision regardless of the decision of the court. As we awaited the hearing, we urged our chairman on numerous occasions to conduct the interviews and we would hold our final vote after Monday (taking just a few minutes.) We followed an identical process in filling the D4 seat. Chairman Jones refused to call that meeting and now the Governor will decide, within 15 days, who is best to represent us in the legislature.

We will not dismiss the case despite pressure from the majority. Not only is it disrespectful to the court, but it would also prevent the court from issuing a full written opinion on the Constitutional issues at stake – our real purpose.

The Governor has 15 days from today to make his appointment. Here is the contact information you need to advocate for your appointment.

Good luck and thank you for your time and effort in this process.

Kathy Fuller, Melissa Caudill, Amy Gilford and Jim Reter, Carroll County Central Committee Members

APPOINTMENTS OFFICE

James D. Fielder, Jr., Ph.D., Secretary of Appointments
Chris Cavey, Deputy Secretary of Appointments
Jennifer Barker Jefferson, Executive Assistant
Kim L. Crispino, Special Assistant
Jeffrey P. Horsley, Special Assistant
Vacancy, Special Assistant
Fred L. Wineland Building, 5th floor
16 Francis St., Annapolis, MD 21401 - 1925
(410) 974-2611; fax: (410) 974-2456
e-mail: appointments@gov.state.md.us

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Related:


Carroll County Md Republican Central Committee letter retrieved March 5, 2015 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/03/carroll-county-republican-central.html

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My story that is getting the most play may be found here - Watching Gov.-elect Larry Hogan pick a team http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/watching-gov-elect-larry-hogan-pick-team.html

For some balance, find a January 15, 2015 letter to the editor in the Carroll County Times by Scott Hollenbeck here: “Frazier uniquely qualified for Senate seathttp://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/ph-cc-hollenbeck-letter-01172015-20150117,0,4211336.story

And many more here…. It is a regular lollapalooza… http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/

Related: Robin Bartlett Frazier nominated to State Senate seat - by Carroll County Times staff writer Jacob deNobel http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/robin-bartlett-frazier-nominated-to.html January 10, 2015 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-rcc-frazier-20150110,0,151714.story

Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/carroll-county-republican-central.html

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for Carroll Co. Md. Senate vacancy http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/del-justin-ready-r-district-5-is-clear.html By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 11, 2015 By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 11, 2015

Or – food for thought; if Carroll County Delegate Susan Krebs had applied with the central committee, she would be the appropriate choice because she is the ranking senior member of the Carroll County Delegation to Annapolis. That said, the word is that she did not throw her name in the hat…


Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for the Carroll County Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty

Last Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, the Carroll County Republican Central Committee chose former Carroll County commissioner Robin Frazier as its recommendation to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty. http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/del-justin-ready-r-district-5-is-clear.html

Hogan wants more openness, more names in filling legislative seats - Maryland Reporter: By Len Lazarick http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/maryland-reporterby-len-lazarick-hogan.html

According to an article in Maryland Report by veteran political reporter Len Lazarick on Thursday, January 15, 2015, “In filling the three legislative vacancies he has created in building his new administration, Gov.-elect Larry Hogan said he’d like to see a more open nominating process used by the Republican central committees and more candidate names for him to fill the seats…”

[…]

It is a must-read article for anyone who has followed the controversies “In Frederick and Carroll counties, [where] the small Republican Central Committees have already named one person for each seat, creating controversy in both counties…” http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/maryland-reporterby-len-lazarick-hogan.html


Michelle Jefferson: Committee wanted to right a wrong


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“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE 1844-1900

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People who do not understand your silence will never understand your words.
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My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/


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Friday, March 6, 2015

July 03, 2004: Rift forms in Carroll's GOP central committee

Deja vu all over again - July 03, 2004: Rift forms in Carroll's GOP central committee - http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/03/july-03-2004-rift-forms-in-carrolls-gop.html



If you believe that the trials and tribulations that have befallen the process of filling a vacancy are an anomaly – think again. I am old enough to remember the challenges that took place in July 2004 when “A rift … developed in the Carroll County Republican Central Committee, as it prepare[d] to select a replacement for outgoing Del. Carmen Amedori, R-District 5A.,” according to July 3, 2004 article in the Carroll County Times by one the better political writers that the Times had in years, Justin Palk.

Not to be overlooked were the problems in 1967…

Back in February 2015, I looked for this article on the Carroll County Times website and could not find it. If I had found it I would use the ‘AP rule’ and only post no more than 75 words and then provide the reader with a link… If someone over at the Times can provide me with a link to this article in archives; that would be great.

Pasted below, in part, is one of a number of articles in my archives file about the problems making an appointment to fill the seat vacated by Del. Carmen Amedori when she was picked by the administration of Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich to fill a slot on the Md. parole commission.

Rift forms in Carroll's GOP central committee By Justin Palk, Times Staff Writer Saturday, July 03, 2004

A rift has developed in the Carroll County Republican Central Committee, as it prepares to select a replacement for outgoing Del. Carmen Amedori, R-District 5A.

Thursday, Michelle Jefferson, the committee's chairwoman, sent an e-mail message to Joe Burns Jr., a committee member. It reads, in part, "since you've reniged [sic] on your word and have refused to resign, I am obligated to inform you of the rescheduled regular meeting for Tuesday, July 6 at 7:30."

Jefferson confirmed she composed the message. Carroll's central committee received a directive from John Kane, the state Republican Party chairman, asking the body not to meet until it had received Burns' resignation, which the party was working to secure, she said. This week, the party rescinded its order, Jefferson said.

[…]

Deborah Martinez, spokeswoman for the Maryland State Republican Party, said she could neither confirm nor deny that the state party had issued such an order. She did confirm the state party is aware of a problem with Carroll County's central committee.

The committee is meeting Tuesday evening to discuss the process for replacing Amedori, Jefferson said. Thursday, Gov. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr. appointed the delegate to the Maryland Parole Commission, creating a vacancy in the county's legislative delegation.

Jefferson and Burns have had difficult relations in the past. On April 28 of this year, Burns pressed second-degree assault charges against the committee chairwoman, according to charging documents filed with the Carroll County District Court. In the documents, Burns accused Jefferson of grabbing his right index finger and bending it backward during a heated discussion at the end of a committee meeting on April 15.

Burns dropped the charges on June 17, the day before the case went to trial, according to a letter from the Howard County State's Attorney's Office, which was assigned to the case as a special prosecutor.

Burns said he dropped the charges at the request of Kane and Joe Getty, formerly state delegate for District 5, now the governor's policy director.

Despite making multiple phone calls, the Times was unable to reach Getty for this article.

[…]


The article goes on for a while; mostly more about ‘who stuck John ya da ya da… 
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Carroll County Md Republican Central Committee letter retrieved March 5, 2015 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/03/carroll-county-republican-central.html

This was an updated letter sent today to all applicants for the D5 Delegate Seat:

Dear Applicant:

Wednesday you may have received an email from Matt Helminiak, Secretary for the Republican Central Committee. If so, it has several factual errors and misrepresentations. We four members of the committee are and have been committed to a fair and open process but it continues to elude us. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to contact the Governor’s office on your own behalf to ensure that your application for the D5 seat now receives full consideration since our committee chose not to meet and make its own recommendation to fill the vacant seat.

The legal case Matt referred to in no way prevented the Central Committee from meeting and fulfilling its duty to recommend a name or names to the Governor. We also have no way of knowing whether it was a unanimous decision at this point. The injunction in place, lifted Monday, simply prevented the committee from recommending multiple names to the Governor. We were always willing to meet to make our decision regardless of the decision of the court. As we awaited the hearing, we urged our chairman on numerous occasions to conduct the interviews and we would hold our final vote after Monday (taking just a few minutes.) We followed an identical process in filling the D4 seat. Chairman Jones refused to call that meeting and now the Governor will decide, within 15 days, who is best to represent us in the legislature.

We will not dismiss the case despite pressure from the majority. Not only is it disrespectful to the court, but it would also prevent the court from issuing a full written opinion on the Constitutional issues at stake – our real purpose.

The Governor has 15 days from today to make his appointment. Here is the contact information you need to advocate for your appointment.

Good luck and thank you for your time and effort in this process.

Kathy Fuller, Melissa Caudill, Amy Gilford and Jim Reter, Carroll County Central Committee Members

APPOINTMENTS OFFICE

James D. Fielder, Jr., Ph.D., Secretary of Appointments
Chris Cavey, Deputy Secretary of Appointments
Jennifer Barker Jefferson, Executive Assistant
Kim L. Crispino, Special Assistant
Jeffrey P. Horsley, Special Assistant
Vacancy, Special Assistant
Fred L. Wineland Building, 5th floor
16 Francis St., Annapolis, MD 21401 - 1925
(410) 974-2611; fax: (410) 974-2456

e-mail: appointments@gov.state.md.us

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Related:

Carroll County Md Republican Central Committee letter retrieved March 5, 2015 http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/03/carroll-county-republican-central.html

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My story that is getting the most play may be found here - Watching Gov.-elect Larry Hogan pick a team http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/watching-gov-elect-larry-hogan-pick-team.html

For some balance, find a January 15, 2015 letter to the editor in the Carroll County Times by Scott Hollenbeck here: “Frazier uniquely qualified for Senate seathttp://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/ph-cc-hollenbeck-letter-01172015-20150117,0,4211336.story

And many more here…. It is a regular lollapalooza… http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/

Related: Robin Bartlett Frazier nominated to State Senate seat - by Carroll County Times staff writer Jacob deNobel http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/robin-bartlett-frazier-nominated-to.html January 10, 2015 http://www.carrollcountytimes.com/news/local/ph-cc-rcc-frazier-20150110,0,151714.story

Carroll County Republican Central Committee Selects Robin Bartlett Frazier to Fill Opening District 5 Senate Seat http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/01/carroll-county-republican-central.html

Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for Carroll Co. Md. Senate vacancy http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/del-justin-ready-r-district-5-is-clear.html By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 11, 2015 By Kevin E. Dayhoff January 11, 2015

Or – food for thought; if Carroll County Delegate Susan Krebs had applied with the central committee, she would be the appropriate choice because she is the ranking senior member of the Carroll County Delegation to Annapolis. That said, the word is that she did not throw her name in the hat…


Del. Justin Ready, R-District 5 is the clear choice for the Carroll County Republican Central Committee to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty

Last Saturday, Jan. 10, 2015, the Carroll County Republican Central Committee chose former Carroll County commissioner Robin Frazier as its recommendation to fill the vacancy in the Maryland State Senate left by outgoing Senator Joe Getty. http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/del-justin-ready-r-district-5-is-clear.html

Hogan wants more openness, more names in filling legislative seats - Maryland Reporter: By Len Lazarick http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/maryland-reporterby-len-lazarick-hogan.html

According to an article in Maryland Report by veteran political reporter Len Lazarick on Thursday, January 15, 2015, “In filling the three legislative vacancies he has created in building his new administration, Gov.-elect Larry Hogan said he’d like to see a more open nominating process used by the Republican central committees and more candidate names for him to fill the seats…”

[…]

It is a must-read article for anyone who has followed the controversies “In Frederick and Carroll counties, [where] the small Republican Central Committees have already named one person for each seat, creating controversy in both counties…” http://kevindayhoff.blogspot.com/2015/01/maryland-reporterby-len-lazarick-hogan.html


Michelle Jefferson: Committee wanted to right a wrong


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“Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. And if you gaze long enough into an abyss, the abyss will gaze back into you.” FRIEDRICH WILHELM NIETZSCHE 1844-1900

Kevin Dayhoff, a slave to the masters of the page - the little soldiers in my life – words

People who do not understand your silence will never understand your words.
+++++++++++++++
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: 



Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff

Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/


Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

Twitpic: http://twitpic.com/photos/kevindayhoff

Kevin Dayhoff's The New Bedford Herald: http://kbetrue.livejournal.com/ = www.newbedfordherald.net



Smurfs: http://babylonfluckjudd.blogspot.com/

Google profile: https://profiles.google.com/kevindayhoff/

E-mail: kevindayhoff(at)gmail.com

My http://www.explorecarroll.com/ columns appear in the copy of the Baltimore Sunday Sun that is distributed in Carroll County: https://subscribe.baltsun.com/Circulation/


See also - Kevin Earl Dayhoff Art www.kevindayhoff.com: Travel, art, artists, authors, books, newspapers, media, writers and writing, journalists and journalism, reporters and reporting, music, culture, opera... Ad maiorem Dei gloriam inque hominum salutem. “Deadline U.S.A.” 1952. Ed Hutcheson: “That's the press, baby. The press! And there's nothing you can do about it. Nothing!” - See more at: http://kevindayhoffart.blogspot.com/#sthash.4HNLwtfd.dpuf
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Carroll County Republican Central Committee letter retrieved March 5, 2015

Carroll County Republican Central Committee letter retrieved March 5, 2015

http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/03/carroll-county-republican-central.html

This was an updated letter sent today to all applicants for the D5 Delegate Seat:

Dear Applicant:

Wednesday you may have received an email from Matt Helminiak, Secretary for the Republican Central Committee. If so, it has several factual errors and misrepresentations. We four members of the committee are and have been committed to a fair and open process but it continues to elude us. Therefore, we strongly encourage you to contact the Governor’s office on your own behalf to ensure that your application for the D5 seat now receives full consideration since our committee chose not to meet and make its own recommendation to fill the vacant seat.

The legal case Matt referred to in no way prevented the Central Committee from meeting and fulfilling its duty to recommend a name or names to the Governor. We also have no way of knowing whether it was a unanimous decision at this point. The injunction in place, lifted Monday, simply prevented the committee from recommending multiple names to the Governor. We were always willing to meet to make our decision regardless of the decision of the court. As we awaited the hearing, we urged our chairman on numerous occasions to conduct the interviews and we would hold our final vote after Monday (taking just a few minutes.) We followed an identical process in filling the D4 seat. Chairman Jones refused to call that meeting and now the Governor will decide, within 15 days, who is best to represent us in the legislature.

We will not dismiss the case despite pressure from the majority. Not only is it disrespectful to the court, but it would also prevent the court from issuing a full written opinion on the Constitutional issues at stake – our real purpose.

The Governor has 15 days from today to make his appointment. Here is the contact information you need to advocate for your appointment.

Good luck and thank you for your time and effort in this process.

Kathy Fuller, Melissa Caudill, Amy Gilford and Jim Reter, Carroll County Central Committee Members

APPOINTMENTS OFFICE

James D. Fielder, Jr., Ph.D., Secretary of Appointments
Chris Cavey, Deputy Secretary of Appointments
Jennifer Barker Jefferson, Executive Assistant
Kim L. Crispino, Special Assistant
Jeffrey P. Horsley, Special Assistant
Vacancy, Special Assistant
Fred L. Wineland Building, 5th floor
16 Francis St., Annapolis, MD 21401 - 1925
(410) 974-2611; fax: (410) 974-2456

e-mail: appointments@gov.state.md.us
+++++++++++++++
Baltimore Sun Carroll Eagle: 



Twitter: https://twitter.com/kevindayhoff

Tumblr: Kevin Dayhoff Banana Stems www.kevindayhoff.tumblr.com/


Kevin Dayhoff is an artist - and a columnist for:

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Thursday, March 5, 2015

Darn Snowstorms are hard. Burned my lip on my hot coffee while watching C shovel snow


Darn Snowstorms are hard. Burned my lip on my hot coffee while watching C shovel snow #KED

Snowstorm, Thursday, March 5th, 2015


The Snow Emergency Plan for Carroll County has been in effect since 6:19 a.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015…

According to the Maryland State Police at 4:30 p.m., Thursday, March 5, 2015: Snow Emergency Plans in Effect - Allegany; Anne Arundel; Baltimore; Calvert; Caroline; Carroll; Cecil; Charles; Dorchester; Frederick; Garrett; Harford; Howard; Kent; Montgomery; Prince George’s; Queen Anne’s; Somerset; St. Mary’s; Talbot; Washington; and Worcester.

Yesterday, CNBC Morning Squawk reported that according to NBC News, “A major system is forecast to bring freezing rain to the East Coast after hitting the Rockies and northern Texas on Tuesday. A severe weather watch was issued for about 47 million Americans Wednesday as the storm threatened to dump ice and record-setting snow on Kentucky, the Ohio Valley and southern Plains. (NBC News)

Earlier today Carroll County Maryland government announced:

Snow Closure, Thursday, March 5, 2015

Carroll County Government sent this bulletin at 03/05/2015 08:41 AM EST
Due to inclement weather Carroll County Government is now closed for the day, Thursday, March 05, 2015.

The Resource Recovery Park (Northern Landfill) and County Senior Centers are also closed.

Items listed on the Agenda for the Board of County Commissioners for today will most likely be rescheduled for Tuesday, March 10th.

According to the Carroll County Maryland Health Department,

More cold weather is expected to follow the snow that we are experiencing today. Here are some links to help you and your family stay safe.

Cold weather resources and tips from the Carroll County Health Department http://www.carrollhealthdepartment.dhmh.md.gov/ (includes information on Cold Weather Shelter location and other winter weather resources):


Winter weather information from ready.gov: http://www.ready.gov/winter-weather

Maryland Emergency Management winter weather page: http://mema.maryland.gov/Pages/emergencies-WinterStorms.aspx


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In a press release from Wednesday March 4, 2015, the Maryland Emergency Management Agency said:

MARYLAND AGENCIES PREPARE FOR NEXT WINTER STORM

GOVERNOR HOGAN URGES RESIDENTS TO STAY OFF ROADS THURSDAY

REISTERSTOWN, Md. (March 4, 2015) — A wet mix of rain, sleet, and heavy snow are expected across the entire State of Maryland tonight and tomorrow. The storm is expected to begin this evening, with up to 10 inches of snow expected in the northern, central, and western regions of the State and at least three inches of snow predicted in parts of southern Maryland and the lower Eastern Shore. The National Weather Service has indicated that snow could be falling at a rate of over one inch per hour during the height of the storm Thursday.

Residents should make preparations now and are urged to stay off the roads tomorrow, especially during the rush-hour commutes.

“While the calendar says spring is just around the corner, we anticipate another blast of winter,” said Governor Larry Hogan. “I am asking that you stay inside so crews can work to clear roadways. And remember to check on relatives, friends, and neighbors. Helping your neighbors also helps our first responders.”

If you must travel, travelers may obtain the latest free traffic and weather information by calling 5-1-1 from a telephone or visiting www.MD511.org or www.traffic.md.gov.

Additionally, traffic, weather, and power outage alerts, as well as winter preparedness information, can be accessed on the Maryland Emergency Management Agency’s website at mema.maryland.gov. Mobile device users can also download the free Maryland Prepares app.

MEMA and other state agencies are preparing to assist local responders with any issues related to the storm. MEMA has coordinated conference calls with the National Weather Service, state agencies, local emergency management offices, and other partners to coordinate response efforts. "Don't be lulled into a false sense of security if snow is not falling when you wake up on Thursday," MEMA’s Executive Director Clay Stamp said. "Heavy precipitation is expected to begin mid-morning throughout the State and drivers will not want to be caught out on the road during the height of the storm."  After the snow begins, temperatures are expected to stay below freezing in much of Maryland until Saturday. This could inhibit melting and make prolonged outdoor exposure a safety concern.

In addition to staying off the roads and monitoring the weather and power outages, residents should take the following actions:

         Keep devices charged so you will have a way to follow weather forecasts and local emergency information.
         Be cautious shoveling snow or ice to avoid overexertion. Take frequent breaks and keep hydrated.
         Be especially careful when walking. Because of the many storms in the last few weeks, sidewalks may be uneven with packed snow. Icing is expected in many areas this evening.
         If you must travel, make sure to have car chargers, kitty litter, or sand for traction, and extra drinks and snacks in case you get stuck in traffic.
         Let friends or family know of your travel route and expected arrival time.
         Check on friends, neighbors, and relatives, especially the elderly or vulnerable residents who may have trouble staying warm or maneuvering on icy surfaces.
         Be informed, make a plan, and build a kit. Information on supplies that should be included in your emergency kit can be found on mema.maryland.gov.

Residents can view power outage updates here: http://mema.maryland.gov/Pages/PowerOutagesData.aspx. You may also follow MEMA on Twitter @MDMEMA or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MDMEMA.

On March 4, 2015, the Maryland State Police released the following statement:

Maryland State Police Press Release
03/04/2015 13:36

TROOPERS PREPARE FOR PENDING SNOW STORM

(Pikesville, MD) – Maryland State Police, in coordination with, the State Highway Administration, and other local agencies prepare for the approaching snow storm.

Colonel William M. Pallozzi, Acting Superintendent of the Maryland State Police, reminds motorists to use caution due to the possibility of hazardous driving conditions that may arise from the pending snow storm. Colonel Pallozzi has also ordered barrack commanders across the state to be prepared to assess road conditions in their area and to deploy troopers as needed.

Additional troopers, not normally assigned to road patrol, along with the State Highway Administration’s Coordinated Highway Action Response Team, C.H.A.R.T., will combine their efforts to assist disabled motorists as quickly as possible.

Troopers encourage motorist to use their best judgment when driving during rush hour on Thursday morning, when the snow is predicted to be at its heaviest. When there is a high volume of traffic on the roads, traffic is at a standstill. If traffic is at a standstill, snow plows are at a standstill and the roads do not get plowed.

Drivers are reminded of road restrictions if a snow emergency plan is activated in their county. If declared, parking is prohibited on highways and roads designated as snow emergency routes. During snow storms, abandoned and disabled vehicles cause major problems for snow removal and for troopers attempting to respond to emergency incidents. Maryland State Troopers encourage those who do not have to travel during the storm to stay off the roads. If it is necessary to travel, make sure your vehicle is in good working order and properly equipped with mud and snow tires or chains. It is also smart to have an emergency roadside kit in your vehicle.

In case of power failures, motorists are reminded of Maryland’s law concerning non-functioning traffic lights. The law requires all drivers approaching an intersection with a non-functioning signal to stop. Drivers may continue only after they have yielded to any vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection. They must remain stopped until the intersection is clear and it is safe to proceed.

The latest traffic conditions, including road closures due to snow or ice will be available on-line at www.511md.org  or by calling 5-1-1. Road conditions and views of the live traffic cameras are also available on the State Highway Administration website at www.roads.maryland.gov.  Citizens are urged not to call Maryland State Police barracks simply to check on road conditions. Calls to police or 9-1-1 centers during the storm should be for emergency situations only.

Commercial vehicles are invited to wait out the storm at one of the Maryland State Police scale house parking lots that will be available overnight. Motorists are reminded if they abandon their vehicles on the interstate or on state roads, their vehicle will be towed. These vehicles need to be removed so they will not inhibit snow removal efforts.

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Be sure to clear the snow from the fire hydrants. http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/02/be-sure-to-clear-snow-from-fire-hydrants.html

Kevin E. Dayhoff, Westminster Fire Department Chaplain, February 22, 2015

During and after a snow storm, make sure that all the fire hydrants in your neighborhood are clear of snow.

Helping to keep the snow cleared from fire hydrants is a responsibility that we have to each other and our community. If your house, or your neighbor’s house is on fire; the last we want is for firefighters to spend precious time finding and clearing the nearby hydrant in order to hook-up the fire hoses.

According to multiple sources and fire companies that have posted similar messages: http://kevindayhoffwestgov-net.blogspot.com/2015/02/be-sure-to-clear-snow-from-fire-hydrants.html

… A clearly visible, accessible fire hydrant could save your home – or even your life. If a fire hydrant is lost or buried in snow, firefighters can lose valuable time trying to locate it when they first arrive at a fire. You can perform a valuable public service and protect yourself, your family and your neighbors by taking the responsibility for shoveling out and clearing any fire hydrants near your home during and after a snowstorm. With more snow sure to be on the way, we’d like to offer these suggestions:

Know the location of all fire hydrants in your neighborhood.

Make sure they are shoveled clear after each snowfall.

Clear away any snow and ice in the area surrounding these fire hydrants.

Clear the snow three feet all around the hydrant so firefighters have enough room to connect a hose.

We would also like to remind you to look out for your elderly or handicap neighbors as well, by taking a few extra minutes to shovel out their hydrants.

Please take some time now to save precious minutes in case of a fire. A few scoops of snow today could make all the difference later.

And please remember not to over-exert yourself while shoveling snow. Excessive strain from the cold and hard labor may cause heart attacks.

Please help out elderly or vulnerable neighbors.

Be safe out there and say a prayer for our emergency responders, police, firefighters, EMS personnel and the various local municipal, county, and state, street and roads departments that are out there in this mess trying to keep the roads open and safe.



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