Carroll County Commissioners Approve Class 1 E-Bike Use on Park Trails
Carroll County Commissioners voted 3-2 to allow Class 1 e-bikes on some county park trails. These e-bikes have an electric motor that activates while the rider pedals and stops when the bike reaches 20 mph. The approved trails include Gillis Falls Recreational Area, the undeveloped side of Piney Run Park, and Westminster’s Union Mills Reservoir Trails, Hashawha, and Speigel Hill.
Carroll County Faces Blunt Reality as Legalized Cannabis Leaves Taxpayers in a Hazy Financial Situation
July 1, 2023 marked a historic day for Maryland as the state embraced legalized recreational cannabis. With nearly 60% of county residents voting in favor of the constitutional amendment, Carroll County joined the green wave of change. However, as the smoke begins to clear, concerns over the financial implications for taxpayers have sparked.|The lion’s share of the revenue will flow directly into the coffers of the Maryland Cannabis Administration, the regulatory body responsible for enforcing state cannabis laws. Additionally, a newly formed entity called the “Office of Social Equity” will manage 35% of the revenue, directing funds towards communities that have been disproportionately affected by the war on drugs.
Evidence Builds of Political Bias and Taxpayer Fund Misuse as Carroll County Resources Present at LGBTQ+ Events
Many taxpayers questioned whether having local government resources at a left-leaning event, which featured drag queen story hour and other sexually suggestive activities for children, demonstrated a gross misuse of public funds.|The Carroll County Board of Elections, now operated by a Democrat-majority board, held a booth at the Westminster Pride Festival to recruit voters from what is widely known as an event favorable to Democratic voters.
The Carroll County Public Library and Carroll County Youth Service Bureau also held booths alongside Planned Parenthood, Trans Maryland, PFLAG and the Democratic Central Committee, while Health Department employees were seen handing out water bottles to festival goers.
Citizen Commentary: Municipal elections matter and citizens have a duty to MAKE them partisan
Citizen Commentary: Municipal elections matter and citizens have a duty to MAKE them partisan
Incomplete $300K Org Study Highlights Govt Dysfunction, Staff Proposed “Throwing money” at the Problem
A $300,000 study conducted by Segal consulting firm makes the case for more executive positions and increased pay. “These changes are big. I have not experienced anything remotely comparable to what we’re suggesting here in my 28 years.” ~ Carroll County Budget Director
Citizens Report: Hampstead Town Council – Feb 14, 2023
According to Mayor Nevin, “We’re looking for jobs not trucks”.
Commissioner Gordon Attempts to Address Crime At Select Businesses Responsible for More Than Half of Police Calls
Commissioners look to address two area businesses accounting for more than half of the services calls to police for crimes spanning theft and drug activity.
