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Read more: Headlines on Repeat in “Safe and Inclusive” MoCo: Once Again, Thousands Doled Out to “Deter Hate”
Headlines on Repeat in “Safe and Inclusive” MoCo: Once Again, Thousands Doled Out to “Deter Hate”
The local headlines are on repeat. Rinse, wash, and repeat. Almost as predictable as the day is long. “County grants $XX/YY Thousands to Deter Hate Crimes” they blare. “Places of worship to receive $XX funding to prevent hate.” An “anti-hate” task force is commissioned. Its recommendations are long on grievance and grifting, short on actual…
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Read more: Revisiting CM Mink’s Comments on “Civility” When Addressing Politicians or Political Appointees in Public
Revisiting CM Mink’s Comments on “Civility” When Addressing Politicians or Political Appointees in Public
Recently, outspoken and (self-acclaimed progressive firebrand) Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio Cortez was in the news for being chased out of a public movie theater by protesters upset she hasn’t used the word “genocide” in describing the ongoing military actions in Gaza by the nation of Israel. Ocasio Cortez, videotaped by the chanting activists as she left…
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Read more: CE Elrich Demands Sales Tax Per Song Played, Wants to Close the “Karaoke Club” Loophole
CE Elrich Demands Sales Tax Per Song Played, Wants to Close the “Karaoke Club” Loophole
Fresh off his demands for higher corporate and income taxes in Maryland, as well as his push for the set-up of “special taxing districts” locally, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has set his sites on taxing music – be it recorded or live. “People are playing music for free every day. People are consuming live…
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Read more: The Teachers’ Union’s Insurrection
The Teachers’ Union’s Insurrection
Alex, an industrious teenager, comes home after a week at his first job. He is frustrated to the point of tears. “Dad,” he says. “I’m not making enough money at the hamburger stand. I’ve worked extra hard, stayed overtime, and still the wage isn’t enough to pay for my car’s gas and insurance.” “Yes, Alex,…
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Read more: Revisiting Those “Urbanist Champions” on the MoCo Council, Nearly Six Years Late
Revisiting Those “Urbanist Champions” on the MoCo Council, Nearly Six Years Late
“Urbanist Hero of the Week” proclaimed the blog Greater Greater Washington (ggwash.org) back in December of 2018. The writer, Sanjida Rangwala, praised newly elected Councilmember Evan Glass for taking the bus on his first day at work. This council includes three new at-large members—Evan Glass, Will Jawando, and Gabe Albornoz—as well a new member for…
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Read more: MCPS Budget: As Transparent as Glass
MCPS Budget: As Transparent as Glass
In an op-ed piece on MoCo 360, Council Member Evan Glass called for more transparency in how the school system uses the money we lavish upon it—voluntarily or otherwise. Unfortunately…the process for distributing $3 billion across the school system is not transparent. True, but not entirely true. We have some examples of some problematic school…
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Read more: Watch MoCo CM Laurie-Anne Sayles Give an “Enlightening Discussion” in 1 Min, 33 Seconds on “the Significance of Black Americans”
Watch MoCo CM Laurie-Anne Sayles Give an “Enlightening Discussion” in 1 Min, 33 Seconds on “the Significance of Black Americans”
How much is being spent on these County Council “productions” / PSAs? And are they truly needed in the year 2024? What is the value of something like this, other then to ensure a CM gets their “90 seconds” in front of a camera and then can make shallow pop culture references? This is a…
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Read more: “Electing” a Council President
“Electing” a Council President
The county’s Charter Review Commission is taking up a proposal that changes the way the County Council’s president is determined. Currently, the council members themselves elect the council president. (Interestingly, in his three terms as a council member, County Executive Marc Elrich was never vested with this office by his counterparts. The council president’s term…
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Read more: Itineraries and Travel Cost for Taiwan, India and Vietnam Trips
Itineraries and Travel Cost for Taiwan, India and Vietnam Trips
The following was submitted by a reader that wished to remain anonymous. In March of 2023 County Executive Marc Elrich traveled to Taiwan with a Montgomery County Delegation that included Council Member Fani-Gonzalez. As reported by mymcm, he was invited to speak at the 2023 Smart City Summit and Expo and decided to use the…
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Read more: Distribution of the Property Tax Burden
Distribution of the Property Tax Burden
Property taxes are always a painful subject. So painful that when your partner comes in late at night after a 60-minute commute, you may not want to open with, “DoorDash is delivering our two Philadelphia sushi rolls, and we have to pay $6,500 by September 1.” Regardless, with courage and valor, we must face the…