Commissioner Kiler Sounds Off On Taxpayer Resources Favoring Pride Festivities Over Other Events
“I applaud their participation in it. I think we need to participate in as much as we can in all events…Whether we were seeking voters, or seeking members for whatever, that’s great,” Kiler stated.|Addressing the perceived political bias in the county’s involvement with Pride and Trans events over others, Kiler expressed his observations, saying, “But I’ll be honest, the new shiny penny isn’t the only thing going on in Carroll County. I didn’t see any of these groups (government agencies) at any of the carnivals. Historically I don’t see any of these groups at the 4H Fair.”
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.
Sykesville Council Directs Fundings Towards Building Purchase, Police See Uptick in Behavioral Health Calls
Sykesville Chief of Police Spaulding provided the Public Safety Report, which showed an uptick in behavior health calls.
Sykesville: New Parks & Rec and Historic Commission Appointments, Zoning Rewrites
Sykesville Town Council appointment Parks & Recreation and Historic District Commission positions while moving forward with efforts to remake zoning and subdivision rules.
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.
Sykesville: Town Zoning and Subdivision ordinances will be reviewed and rewritten with the help of contractor. Any changes to be approved by Town Council
Sykesville: Town Zoning and Subdivision ordinances will be reviewed and rewritten with the help of contractor. Any changes to be approved by Town Council
Sykesville: New Town Council President Unanimously Appointed
Anna Carter was nominated for a second term as Council President and the Council unanimously approved her appointment.
Sykesville Town Council approves no increases to tax rate. Will revisit possible reductions in September
The Town proposed to maintain the current tax rate at .33 per $100,000 and the Council unanimously approved.|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=82QYB2QM_0U
Sykesville: Town Council Unanimously Supports Old Robert Moton High School Museum
Sykesville: Town Council Unanimously Supports Old Robert Moton High School Museum