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Saturday, April 30, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (30 Apr 2011)

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Public Safety
  • ohio.com: Akron chooses career FBI agent for police chief (First choice, PG's David Morris, turned down job offer) http://is.gd/p14xle 
  • emilybabay  Suspended PG cop charged w/ lying on application for Pa. police job, Pa. news outlets are reporting: http://ow.ly/4KouV 
  • PGFDPIO Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department: Three Pedestrians Injured http://t.co/BIeAN7T 
  • darcyspencer  don't forget to buckle up or face a $25 fine. cops in maryland will start click it or ticket on sunday.     .
County Government and Politics
Education
  • wusa9: How Could a Teacher Who Allegedly Sexually Assaulted 5 Students Keep Getting Hired? (Includes PG case) http://is.gd/y1WXXW .
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Friday, April 29, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (29 Apr 2011)

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  • Unidentified man, (1.039), 29 Apr 2011
Public Safety
Government and Politics
Education
  • Gazette: Camp Schmidt funding partially restored under latest budget recommendation http://is.gd/f93iBB 
Business, Transportation and Development
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Thursday, April 28, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (28 Apr 2011)

Public Safety
Government and Politics
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Wednesday, April 27, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (27 Apr 2011)

Public Safety
Government and Politics
Education
  • LATimes: Los Angeles Unified board hires five key administrators at Deasy's request (including one from PG) http://is.gd/Q9OMih 
  • josephlkitchen (candidate for BOE, district 4) #21questions:
    • #234 asks how I'd vote on current budget, I'd vote No. There is too much meat at top of system that has costs student servicesvia web 
    • 234 asks about furloughs, I do not support any furloughs for those directly in the classroom. Schools have been cut 2 the bone
    • 234 we cannot just look at classrooms to solve these budget problems.
    • 456 asks if added money from state will restore busing, N short No. Restored funds from state was not enough to restore buses
    • more 456, to specialty programs. @CountyExecBaker has promised to "try" to find additional 8 million instead from county.
    • 333 we have played long enough on addressing the high cost of shipping our special ed studs out of the dist. Fixing it must
    • more 333 fixing the special ed outsourcing must b review issue #1 4 future years
    • 569 we can't every year have this kill Peter just to save Paul for next year approach to balancing the budget.
    • 569 I think @PGCPSHite overall is doing a good job but might be time for new budget advisers with new ideas.
    • 340 I do not support N E changes in pension benefits. These retirement benefits are hard earned and shouldn't be taken away.
    • 340 we know that one of the pressing cost drivers in the school system is health care costs. We have 2 get R hands around that
    • 125 the public would grow very uneasy at the sight of 3% increase in state 3% from council and then another 3% from schools 
    • 125 if the board became new taxing authority chances R slim they'd work w/ council & state 2 ensure taxes didn't climb too fast
    • 125 I do not believe @pgcps should have special taxing authority
    • 125 I don't support taxing power because b4 adding new taxes on people we need to look at their overall collective liability.. 
    • 603 My choice would not be 2 charge 4 transportation but if it is the only option I'd offer it. I don't think it is right now.
    • 603 I've heard about secretaries making double digit salaries and agree it must be at the top of the list to be stopped.
    • 603 Q3 When writing the budget every non-teaching position should have to be justified every year along with the need 4 salary.
    • 603 Q4 closing the salary gap between those in the classroom and those in central admin is who we balance the budget.
    • 603Q5 I think that any office with more than one support staff should have to publicly prove why they need it.
    • 603Q6 the problem 2day is the board often responds 2 the supers budget and never really give guidance 4 where he should go.
    • 603Q7 as I said I don't support taxing authority at all for the board.
    • 470 I do and will support an independent inspector general for the school system.
Business, Transportation and Development
  • -PG-Politics Fwd: Re: Potential sites for CSX project could be cut to 2 by July,: Peace & Blessings, Thanks to ... http://yhoo.it/eN6Si4 
  • PGPD to Partner with State Highway Administration for “Pedestrian Safety Campaign” (3069) http://is.gd/LfaqNH .
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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (26 Apr 2011)

Public Safety
Government and Politics
Business, Transportation and Development
Local (Municipalities)
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Monday, April 25, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (24 & 25 Apr 2011)

Public Safety
Government and Politics
Education
Business, Transportation and Development
  • NBC Washington: Pedestrians Continue Crossing Dangerous Road in Prince George's (anti-pedestrian Pennsylvania Ave) http://is.gd/LwZyFm 
  • laurelleader: Lawmakers approve slots subsidies for Laurel Park, other Maryland racetracks http://ow.ly/4GkRV.
Local (Municipalities)
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Saturday, April 23, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (23 Apr 2011)

Public Safety
Government and Politics
  • County:
    • PGD9Politico New blog post coming soon about my recent work w/ permit staff - only bribes or Council intervention gets your permit approved. Not good. 
  • State:
  • Scandals and Ethics Reform:
    • marylandmoment: Panel tackles ethics issues as Pr. George’s seeks to shed ‘pay to play’ image: http://wapo.st/ii1T9N 
    • -PG-Politics Re: Dernoga Money, Washington Post, (Right or Wrong): Thank goodness for term limits. The shakedo... http://yhoo.it/fSxz9p 
      • -PG-Politics Re: Dernoga Money, Washington Post, (Right or Wrong): I am a fan of Mr. Dernoga, a big fan. He has... http://yhoo.it/dVpyzM 
      • -PG-Politics Fwd: Greeenbelt PD Crime Report for the week of April 17, 2011: ... From: KellyLawson Date: Fri, ... http://yhoo.it/ebcuJa 
      • -PG-Politics Re: Dernoga Money, Washington Post, (Right or Wrong): I'm going to agree with you, Judy, and your ... http://yhoo.it/hhEyy6
    • PGD9Politico New blog post coming soon about my recent work w/ permit staff - only bribes or Council intervention gets your permit approved. Not good. 
  • Big Brother:
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Friday, April 22, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (22 Apr 2011)

Public Safety
Government and Politics
Education
Business, Transportation and Development
Local (Municipalities)
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Thursday, April 21, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (21 Apr 2011, incomplete)

Public Safety
Government and Politics
  • County:
    • Gazette: PG County seeks a brand to help market itself; Visitors bureau, lending agency submit budget requests http://is.gd/B6a1pJ 
    • Gazette: Election almost 6 months ago, yet we still have campaign signs blighting our communities (Ltr from P. Pollack) http://is.gd/m6i9X0
    • Gazette: Suitland Civic Association will elect new leadership after officials' resignations; president, others left http://is.gd/lPvOUA  
    • Gazette: Development, crime, schools discussed at countywide Town Hall; County leaders stress community partnerships http://is.gd/h1VbZo  
    • Gazette: Glenn Dale shooting puts spotlight on day care emergency plans; Providers must list evacuation sites, conten... http://is.gd/9tgA2x  
    • PGCCouncilMedia PGCounty Council News is out! http://bit.ly/g0rAOd 
    • PGCCouncilMedia Council Member Karen Toles, D-7 will host “Hop into Health” on Sat., April 23, 12 noon to 3 p.m. at the Hillcrest Heights Community Cntr.   
    • melcouncil9 Reminder - Apr. 27 Community Advisory Meeting & Other News (... http://conta.cc/i70c7i 
  • State:
  • Big Brother:
    • insidecharmcity Must be a rail police show of force day - MTA Police Command Post at Martin Airport MARC and police on platform at BWI  
    • justupthepike I want my recent $80 contribution to College Park's speed camera fund to make Rt 1 less nasty http://t.co/zrjt3G8
Education
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Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Recent Prince George's County News (20 Apr 2011)

Public Safety
Government and Politics
Education
  • Gazette: Imagine to take over Queen Anne School in Upper Marlboro; also slated to reopen in closed Morningside Elem bldg http://is.gd/DxzRF1 
  • joelynnkitchen Just finished a call w/ a parents group on why I do not support efforts to grow the number of charter schools in @pgcps
  • News_PGCounty Looks like the Queen Anne School is destined to become a charter school. Some Bowie families send children there. http://fb.me/OQ9N1sLl
Business, Transportation and Development
  • PG Sentinel: Pedestrian safety main concern for Naylor Road Metro area http://is.gd/OA37AQ 
  • WashInformer: Prince George’s County Rushern L. Baker, III Joined Fellow Community Stakeholders for Town Hall Forum http://is.gd/9vQjop 
  • Konterra development
  • bbjonline Maryland ranked 31st for business-friendly tax structure http://bizj.us/b2a17 
  • News_PGCounty It appears the Bowie Training Center will remain open and a horse center through 2011. After that ... unknown. http://fb.me/DSDLFWqo
  • PGCCouncilMedia Council Member Leslie Johnson to host “All About the Arts” Wed, April 27, 6:30 pm, @ Largo Comm Church, 1701 Enterprise Road, Mitchellville
Local (Municipalities)
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