"Baltimore's had a good relationship with the governor through the last term, and we've been able to get some things done. There's a lot more progress we need to make, and it'll only happen with cooperation with the next governor who understands Baltimore is a cultural engine and an economic engine. We're still trying to figure out the best way to update or upgrade our arena — we have the highest-performing per square foot arena for that size, and we want to make sure we stay competitive in that field. We also have the [$1 billion] 21st Century Schools [construction initiative] we need to continue. Phase one has started, but we have phase two we need to think about." -Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake
"The reality is, is that the idea of winning should be for the good of all, not for the good of a Democrat or a Republican. What we need from the new governor is someone who's going to embrace an agenda that's for the good of all Marylanders — that includes the business community. I also personally believe we should embrace something called lean government. I totally and completely support that because it will result in better service to Marylanders. I would like to see the governor adopt across all agencies lean government." -Michael Galiazzo, president, Regional Manufacturing Institute of Maryland
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Are you kidding me??? Baltimore? The heck with Baltimore. It's time for ALL of Maryland to be included in the workings of the leaders. The less government we have, the better, but don't just consider Baltimore and not the rest of us.
ReplyDeleteSlash taxes and eliminate regulations. Get the EPA out of this state. Reign in the "no accountability" spending and personal spending. Cut up ALL credit cards. Get our roads and bridges in tip top shape. Make our state business friendly and bring businesses to ALL of Maryland. Make us the top state in the nation so others will sit up and take notice. We have a beautiful state and NOW is the time to get it right.
F Baltimore. Besides crappy NFL and MLB teams, they have slum streets, strip clubs (Sorry, skrip clubs) and murder. Level it.
ReplyDeleteBaltimore and the DC area have their own economy, and Larry knows that. The economy that needs help is the rest of the State. I believe Larry knows this as well, but we need to hold his feet to the fire.
ReplyDeleteHe needs all the input we can give him in order to do his job. Put his email in your computer and write him often with your suggestions and concerns. Make him do his job!