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Showing posts with label Rushern Baker. Show all posts
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Friday, February 24, 2012

Recent Prince George's County News (24 Feb 2012)

Gory Prince George's
Public Safety
2012 Elections
PG Gambling
    County Government and Politics
    State Government and Politics
    Big Brother is watching us (and related oppression):
    • -PG-Politics Fwd: Police double up on cameras to catch speeding drivers: ... (From Arthur Turner) is.gd/g6zNqE 
    • DanieljGross Speed cameras have generated nearly $2 million for Prince George’s since September bit.ly/zVzOZK (story by @nsmcgill).
    Education
    • Examiner: Maryland 'doomsday' budget proposal slashes education funds is.gd/cvf8EC 
      • Note that "doomsday" budget would cut education, not $ millions of new pork & increased bureaucracy proposed in dozens of Gen. Ass. bills.
    • ABC7News Prince George's Community College has now started a Cyber-security program to keep up with changing job market. wj.la/xT4IZ5
    • DanieljGross Accokeek administrator uses forum series to address concerns with turnover, school conditions and teacher communication bit.ly/x97HCL
    • PGCBlogging Superintendent Hite met w/ school board candidates 2 discuss "challenges" & give a presentation. Political much? pgcblog.com/?p=2964
    Business, Transportation and Development
    • Examiner: Massive planned development on I-95 tries to get Prince George's tax breaks aimed at inside-Beltway property is.gd/9bc2di
      • -PG-Politics Fwd: Massive planned development tries to get Prince George's tax breaks: WHY? ... (From Arthur Turner) is.gd/52vZPK
      • ben_giles Konterra wants in on potentially massive property tax breaks from proposed PG development program. bit.ly/xn3MsP
      • -PG-Politics Fwd: Re: Massive planned development tries to get Prince George's tax bre: Right on, Arthur, I fina... yhoo.it/xg8sMX
      • -PG-Politics Fwd: Re: Massive planned development tries to get Prince George's tax bre: Washington Examiner arti... yhoo.it/zCf5FP 
      • DCExaminerLocal Massive planned development tries to get Prince George's tax breaks bit.ly/y6AV6I
      • cherylcort Say no to Konterra's (at I-95 & ICC) grab at revitalization tax incentives for transit stations & inside Beltway ow.ly/9gNpC
    • tbd247 D.C.'s streetcar debut may be 'a symbol of failure' tbd.ly/w8LxaX
    • DanieljGross bit.ly/Admosd Interesting read regarding a new transit progam along my former coverage area. (Gazette's @hmnunn reports)
    • ggwash "Loitering", or lingering, is what cities should encourage, not criminalize: bit.ly/wJxdRB on ggwash.org/13838
    • PGCBlogging The Prime Rib Signs Lease at Maryland Live! Didn't know Cheesecake Factory, Bobby Flay signed on already : bit.ly/wsdJss via @addthis
    • cherylcort Good news walkers -- Metro built a missing sidewalk to Largo Town Center Metro station. Thanks Metro! pic.twitter.com/JFHBhK7N
    • mddailyrecord Real Estate Weekly: Top Chef contestant Timothy Dean opening restaurant in Largo: mytdr.co/9ha7b @cheftdean
    • CNSmd Cardin Criticizes Planned Maryland Postal Closures: cnsne.ws/w9urVR
    Local (Municipalities)
    Other (including news about news)
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    Friday, January 13, 2012

    Recent Prince George's County News (13 Jan 2012)

    Gory Prince George's This year: 3  (one every 104 hours); this time last year:13  (one every 24 hours).
    • Wheeling, Hannah E., 65 (0.011), 18 Feb 2010
      • emilybabay PG prosecutor: Boy expected to plead guilty today to killing teacher at #cheltenham youth detention center. background: ow.ly/8spJb
      • ABC7Brad Cheltenham juvenile detention center killer expected to plead guilty in murder of his teacher.
      • UMarlboroPatch Laurel boy expected to plead guilty to #UpperMarlboro murder -- patch.com/A-qhlN
      • anobleDC 15-yr-old charged in the rape, murder of a Cheltenham Youth Facility teacher pleading guilty today in Prince George's County. 
      • anobleDC Plea comes after months of hearings on whether the boy, then 13, should be charged as juvenile or adult. 
      • RochelleReports Juvenile Brian Wonsom pleads Guilty to Murder & attempted Rape of Cheltenham Youth Facility Teacher Hannah Wheeling in 2010. Gets 85 yrs.
      • ABC7Brad 15 year old Brian wonsom pleads guilty to murder of Hannah wheeling . 85 year sentence.
      • ABC7Brad Wheeling was wonsoms teacher at the cheltenham youth facility. He brutally bludgeoned her to death and then attempted rape.
      • RochelleReports Defendant Brian Wonsom pleads guilty in 2010 #Cheltenham Youth Facility murder & sex assault. Also admits 2009 attempted murder in Laurel.
      • PGCrimeSolvers Gazette.Net: Laurel youth pleads guilty to 2010 murder, attempted rape of teacher fb.me/1tH3cDsOD
      • News_PGCounty Judge says Laurel youth needs to removed from society in issuing 85-year sentence to 15-year-old for murder. gazette.net/article/201201…
    • Tann & Unidentified, 12 & 13 Jan 2012
      • anobleDC PG police investigating 2nd and 3rd homicides of the year. Arrest warrant out in 1 case. Other case involves body dumped in trash.
    • Tann, Brian Keith, 43, (2.002), 12 Jan 2012
      • myfoxdc myfoxdc Police Investigate Bender Road Homicide: Police are investigating a homicide in Prince George's County. ... tinyurl.com/737ezor
      • PGPDJulie #PGPD searching for suspect after man fatally shot inside his home by acquaintance @ 10:30 last night. 7700 blk Bender Rd #PalmerPark
      • Note: Bender Rd homicide very close to PG police HQ. Think about that next time a murder is blamed on a neighboring business or apartment.
      • ABC7Brad Pg police have an arrest warrant for a suspect in connection with a homocide at 1030 pm last night in palmer park
      • PGPDJulie #PGPD has an arrest warrant in fatal shooting between acquaintances last night. pgpolice.blogspot.com
      • PGCrimeSolvers: Police Obtain 1st Degree Murder Warrant in Fatal Shooting of Brian Keith Tann fb.me/AHFbuqSy
      • postlocal Man fatally shot by acquaintance, police say wapo.st/x73QUO
      • PGPDPressOffice #PGPD seeks assistance from public in locating Thomas Everette Chester, wanted for the murder of Brian Keith Tann: bit.ly/AjqJ4F
    • Unidentified, , (2.003), 13 Jan 2012 
      • PGPDJulie Homicide investigators in 1400 blk Doewood Ln. Body found next to Dumpster. PIO on scene. 
    Public Safety
    Corruption, Scandals and Ethics Reform:
    2012 Elections
    County Government and Politics
    • ben_giles In Annapolis this morning for the PG Delegation weekly meeting. @CountyExecBaker will be here pitching his legislative priorities.
      • GazPolitics O'Malley's legislative map draws fire from some minorities: tinyurl.com/73qqppk
      • ben_giles Baker speaking now, thanks delegates for getting some extra money in 2011. Gonna need more in 2012 for shook construction, renovation.
      • ben_giles Shifting cost for teacher pensions to the county could add between $30mil to $80mil to PG's budget gap. Which is already $126mil.
      • WPJohnWagner Pr Geo's exec Rushern Baker, in Annapolis, asks county delegation to have "an open mind" on hosting a gambling site
      • AnnieLinskey PG county exec Baker in Annapolis and asking delegation to keep "open mind" on expanding gaming to county.
      • ben_giles Depending on the revenue and cost benefit, Baker says he could see himself supporting slots in PG County.
      • AnnieLinskey Del. Alston, who has been indicted on two theft charges, complains to Baker that lack of judges is clogging district court system.
      • ben_giles Baker: slots at Rosecroft or Natl. Harbor might not have much of an impact on PG County brand. But might be an issue elsewhere.
      • ben_giles The thinking is, Rosecroft has horse racing and Natl. Harbor is an entertainment destination. So it's not a stretch to imagine slots there.
      • WPJohnWagner Baker asks Prince George’s delegates to consider gaming wapo.st/wxT2yu
      • marylandmoment Baker asks Prince George’s delegates to consider gaming: Prince George’s County Executive Rushern L. Baker III (... wapo.st/AfNLDU
    • PGCCouncilMedia The County Council will convene in 1st session of 2012 on Tues. Jan. 17, 2012 @ 1:30 pm, in Council Hearing Rm of the CAB, Upper Marlboro.
    • PGD9Politico YES!! @melcouncil9 heads PZED Committee this year, took no $ from developers during campaign. This makes sense. cms.princegeorgescountymd.gov/PressReleases/…
    State Government and Politics
    Government Censorship:
    Education
    Business, Transportation and Development
    Local (Municipalities)
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    Wednesday, December 07, 2011

    Recent Prince George's County News (7 Dec 2011)

    Gory Prince George's
    Public Safety
    County Government and Politics
    • MSM reports about Rushern Baker's first year ignore his failure to keep campaign promises re ethics & Inspector General is.gd/idZXJE
    • KateRyanWTOP Cleaning up: Prince George's County Executive Rushern Baker on doing away with "pay for play" listen on @WTOP
    • PRNewswire: Prince George's County Ranks Low on Health Outcomes is.gd/7G1jyR
    • EnvisionPrinceG Camp Springs could become the next Arts District in the county. Learn more this Thurs. at 7 p.m. For details visit:is.gd/z62cTP.
    • ben_giles Maryland Stadium Authority agrees to conduct study of Show Place Arena, equestrian center. bit.ly/sP57db
    • PGCBlogging New Council Chairperson voted in. WaPo called the council "divided: pgcblog.com/?p=2063
    • Scandals and Ethics Reform:
      • anobleDC Former P.G. County Exec. Johnson sentenced to more than 7 years - Washington Times: wtim.es/uGSCFw
      • emilybabay RT @natebeeler: NEW 'TOON: Jack Johnson Goes to Prison j.mp/v2mTet
      • Post Editorial: Prince George’s Johnson gets his just deserts is.gd/4JxAB9 Note: Post does NOT remind us that they endorsed Johnson
      • Watching WGN reporting on the Blagojevich sentencing, it sounds as if Blagojevich & Jack Johnson employed the same faux-apology writer
      • MDPolicy Apparently Jack B. Johnson was "a very religious person who just made a mistake." Or several. su.pr/2KMzun 
      • KateRyanWTOP US Atty Rod Rosenstein warns: "Anybody out there who is engaged in corruption should not be resting easy"..PG investigations not over.
      • PGCBlogging What are the odds-makers saying will be Leslie Johnson's sentence?
      • gpolitics Politics365: The Downfall of Jack Johnson–-and Prince George’s, too? (Thoughtful opinion by Charles Ellison) politic365.com/?p=27154
    State Government and Politics
    Big Brother Is Watching Us:
    • ABC7News A new study says that security cameras at Metro parking facilities have yet to significantly deter crime. wj.la/tajkJ1
    • DCExaminerLocal Cameras in Metro parking facilities aren't making a difference in fighting crime bit.ly/umNQoh
    • kytja #WMATA parking lot cameras don't prevent crime, Urban Institute study finds. But agency plans to keep them: bit.ly/vy54mT
    Education
    • moses100000 Cultutre of pay to play continues in PGCPS. Thatcher law bribes the board chair to get a big contract.we need answers gazette.net/article/201112…
    • Gazette: Parents oppose limiting Bowie school to gifted and talented students; Shifts from Heather Hills Elementary ... is.gd/lE4xUM.
    Business, Transportation and Development
    Local (Municipalities)
    Other (including news about news)
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    Thursday, October 06, 2011

    Recent Prince George's County News (6 Oct 2011)

    Public Safety
    County Government and Politics
    • marylandmoment Ex-Rep. Frank Kratovil applies for judgeship: After losing his congressional reelection and taking a job in the PG ... wapo.st/omrwy6
    • PG Slots:
      • PGD9Politico WashPost says @melcouncil9 hasn't taken position in slots bill; used to oppose slots but gone silent after joining Sen. Miller's slate.  
      • PGD9Politico To add to that, @CountyExecBaker hasn't stated a position either on slots, seems to be operating from a neutral position. 
      • PGD9Politico Smarts moves by both @CountyExecBaker and @melcouncil9 because Sen. Miller controls state coffers, we can't afford more cuts to County gvt. 
      • PGD9Politico I don't agree w/ the politics of it, just being realistic. Gvt can't control gambling habits, but churches should help those who struggle...
    • Redistricting:
      • Gazette: Council redistricting proposal favors less change; but some residents like earlier commission recommendations is.gd/f6Nm0G.
    • Scandals and Ethics Reform:
      • Gazette (Editorial): Digging out; Latest political scandals highlight need for work at more than just the county level is.gd/ohiKyq 
        • Gazette (Editorial): "county 'has always been a hotbed for political corruption...you just can't help but...wonder what’s going on there.” .
    State Government and Politics
    Education
    Business, Transportation and Development
    Local (Municipalities)
    Other (including news about news)
    • RiverdalePatch: Breast Cancer Rates Fall in Prince George's County, Doctors Push Preventative Treatment patch.com/A-mDvS
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      Tuesday, January 11, 2011

      Recent Prince George's County News (11 Jan 2011)

      See bottom of page for reports on Rushern Baker's appearance on WTOP.

      Public Safety
      2011 Maryland General Assembly
      Government & Politics
      Education
      Business, Transportation & Development
      • Examiner: Transportation agencies call for Metro reform http://is.gd/kymIx Comment: Good place for PG to save money, metro "board members currently receive anywhere from no pay in D.C. to $100,000 for the Prince George's County alternate."
      • AFPMDPepsi says the 2 cent beverage tax helped their decision in closing down a manufacturing plant causing 70 jobs to... http://fb.me/sBOP8HOQ
      • AFPMD Once again taxes helps to kill needed jobs. Maryland's elected officials don't get it - you can't tax and spend... http://fb.me/I9F3WrTi 
      • EnvisionPrinceG Prince George’s gets pilot loan program to help entrepreneurs 500
      • RethinkCP Smart growth in Maryland falls short - baltimoresun.com http://t.co/K9jD9Aw 
      • postlocal Planners begin to outline details of the new Purple Line that will run from Bethesda to New Carrollton. http://wapo.st/fOvHeG.
      • GreenbeltPatch Problems with TheBus discussed at last night's city council meeting: http://ow.ly/3C7N2 
      Local (Municipalities)
      • Bowie:
      • College Park:
        • See above, Unidentified man (1.011) 
      • Greenbelt:
      • Laurel:
        • GGLaurelLeader More speed cameras are being installed in Laurel on streets near schools. Police say cameras on Cherry Ln have clocked drivers going 70 mph
        • LaurelPatch More speed cameras are in the works for Laurel.
      • Riverdale Park:
        • See above, Teresa Chambers.
      Other
      Rushern Baker's appearance on WTOP (reverse order)

      • WTOP: Baker: Pr. George's police not keeping up with population http://is.gd/kzsxM
      • DCAbloob Rushern Baker: agrees with more regional approach to Metro, hasn't decided on new board appointee 
      • PGD9Politico Funding education: we cannot bear more cuts, no furlough or teacher reductions, budget needs to focus on classroom priorities
      • PGD9Politico Metro Board: Appointed person should ride Metro, not have other development interests, work regionally for solutions.
      • PGD9Politico Baker: Permits process needs to be restructured/streamlined (personal comment here: it is truly a hot mess)
      • PGD9Politico Greenbelt caller frustrated w/ permits process: Taken 1 yr+ to get permits to rebuild home burned down; now must pay $14K school surcharge
      • PGD9Politico Foreclosures: Pressure banks to renegotiate loans; work more closely w/ state & nonprofits to provide help. PG has highest rate in MD
      • PGD9Politico Speed cameras: Plan expansion; safety the main reason b/c it decreases accidents. Prefers mobile cameras; flat fee pd 2 private contractor.
      • PGD9Politico So far, @WTOP interview w/ @rushernbaker not providing any new info, most questions dealing w/ issues already discussed in the press.
      • PGD9Politico Ethics reform requires state legislation to close loopholes. Baker : At County level, our own task force considering county reforms like IG.
      • PGD9Politico Infrastructure is a high priority; esp. main thoroughfares, to help w/ economic development & attract businesses.
      • PGD9Politico Ethics Reform: Baker's legislation will close loopholes w/ slate contributions; prohibit Council from taking developer $, no pay for play.
      • PGD9Politico Silver Hill Rd: Baker working with DPW on road improvements, but budget constraints & SHA funding limit what can be done.
      • anc7c04 @PGD9Politico & baker didn't really know if salting/treatment had started
      • PGD9Politico FBI investigation: We are cooperating fully with their investigation; unsure whether there will be more arrests; swift action promised.
      • PGD9Politico What will you do about backlog of warrants? Working w/ Sheriff 2 get more resources; police 2 help sheriff serve warrants in priority areas.
      • PGD9Politico Police corruption: We are self-policing; when we find out about issues we will take immediate action.
      • PGD9Politico What will you do about public safety staffing shortages? Baker: will increase staffing despite staffing shortages.
      • PGD9Politico: What will you do about public safety staffing shortages? Baker: will increase staffing despite staffing shortages.
      • PGD9Politico Baker says best way to request help is contacting constituent service office; e-mail custsvcs@co.pg.md.us (that info wasn't included)
      • PGD9Politico @WTOP started with softball question about snow preparations.
      • DCAbloob Baker advising all agencies to work with FBI in corruption investigation, doesn't know if further arrests upcoming
      • DCAbloob Rushern Baker: police dept working with sheriff's office to help serve warrants in areas with spike in violence
      • PGD9Politico Chief Magaw mtg w/ community groups, Baker talking w/ Police staff to aggressively deal w/ crime. Reaching out to faith community for help.
      • DCAbloob Baker: investigations going well, expect news on 3 cases in upcoming weeks, reaching out to faith communities for help -
      • DCAbloob Rushern Baker: Prince George's 2011 murders primarily drug-related or conflicts between rival factions
      • DCAbloob 10 homicides in 10 days but WTOP leads with snow questions for Rushern Baker
      • TBDFactsMachine The overwhelming transparency of Jack Johnson: Baker's visit is the first by a PG County executive to WTOP in six years. 

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        Thursday, December 09, 2010

        Acting police chief returns suspended cops to duty

        Post: 7 suspended Pr. Geo.'s cops back
        By Matt Zapotosky
        Posted at 2:40 PM ET, 12/ 9/2010

        "Seven suspended Prince George's County police officers were returned to full duty Wednesday night ..."

        A week ago today, I asked "Why Fire Police Chief Roberto Hylton Now?"  Expressing a fear that a change might make matter worse, I asked:


        So why fire Chief Hylton now, without a superior candidate ready to take over?

           1. The two most logical explanations seem to be:Mr, Baker wants to make a big show of doing something, never mind if it makes matters worse, or
           2. Mr. Baker has decided to come down on the side of the police union and crooks and brutes in the department and get rid of the chief before he gets rid of more of the bad apples.

        It is beginning to appear that my fears have been realized.  Rushern Baker replaced Chief Hylton with Mark Magaw. 

        Acting Chief Magaw was a direct supervisor responsible for the notorious no-knock dog-killing raid on the home of Berwyn Heights Mayor Cheye Calvo and was the police official who later gave reporters misinformation about the nature of the warrant for that raid.

        Now Acting Chief Magaw has returned to duty at least seven of the police officers suspended by Chief Hylton for misconduct.  Magaw's appointment and actions don't give me much confidence in either him or in Baker's judgment in selecting him.
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