Eighteen Counties Oppose PlanMaryland

Westminster, Maryland, November 9, 2011 – As of the last day for public comment on PlanMaryland, fully eighteen counties have identified significant problems with the Plan. Seventeen of these counties and the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) have explicitly requested more time for review.

PlanMaryland describes itself as a "blueprint for a collaborative process between the State and local governments…" It asserts its interest in "working with local governments to identify the areas for growth and preservation. And… coordinating and aligning state programs to support mutual local and state goals."

If the State is truly interested in working with local governments, a good place to start would be to honor their requests for more time.