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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
STATEMENT FROM O'MALLEY-BROWN CAMPAIGN ON BOB EHRLICH'S LATEST MISLEADING AD
Baltimore, MD (October 19, 2010) -- In response to Bob Ehrlich's newest TV ad, O'Malley-Brown Deputy Campaign Manager Rick Abbruzzese issued the following statement:
"Bob Ehrlich's newest misleading ad has one big problem--Marylanders have learned they can't trust Ehrlich's empty promises. They know Ehrlich raised $3 billion in taxes and fees on Maryland families and businesses--then repeatedly denied it. They know Ehrlich jacked up college tuition by 40% and put higher education opportunities out of reach for many Maryland families. They know Ehrlich failed to invest in public schools in easier times and is now openly pledging to cut funding for schools if elected. And they know Ehrlich enriched himself to the tune of $2.5 million as a hired gun for a special interest lobbying firm.
"The reason that Marylanders are rallying behind Governor Martin O'Malley heading into the final two weeks of this campaign is that Governor O'Malley has been and will always be on their side when it comes to important issues like creating jobs, expanding educational opportunity, and protecting core priorities in tough times."
MARYLAND DEMOCRATS TO HOLD PRESS CONFERENCE WARNING VOTERS ABOUT ELECTION DAY DIRTY TRICKS
In the 2002 Governor’s race, Bob Ehrlich’s campaign distributed a brochure at African American voting precincts that included a picture of Mr. Ehrlich, Congressman Elijah Cummings and other notable African American leaders - along with the caption:“Democrats for Ehrlich.” That assertion was not true.
In 2006, Bob Ehrlich’s campaign for Governor bused homeless people from Philadelphia on Election Day to distribute fliers designed to trick African American Democratic voters into voting for him by falsely suggesting that Ehrlich was backed by prominent African American Democratic leaders. This year, in a fundraising email, the Ehrlich campaign suggested that it is impossible that African-Americans will turn out in high numbers in 2010.
States Attorney Race
Joe,
Just received my voting info from the elections office and guess what they did to Matts. Last name. They spelled it MADARELLO.What a blunder for him.I would be highly pissed. This is what we have working in the election fields now.
No proof reading anywhere. Thought I would drop you a note. He's my choice any way its spelled. I guess a lotta notes have been sent by now.
Just received my voting info from the elections office and guess what they did to Matts. Last name. They spelled it MADARELLO.What a blunder for him.I would be highly pissed. This is what we have working in the election fields now.
No proof reading anywhere. Thought I would drop you a note. He's my choice any way its spelled. I guess a lotta notes have been sent by now.
COUNCIL APPOINTS INTERNAL AUDITOR
By the unanimous consent of the Wicomico County Council, Gail M. Bartkovich, County Council President, announced today the appointment of James Stephen Roser, CPA to the position of County Internal Auditor. A Wicomico County resident, Mr. Roser is a graduate of University of Maryland Baltimore County, BA and Salisbury University, MBA-Accounting. Mr. Roser is a Maryland-licensed Certified Public Accountant with prior experience as a practicing CPA in the private sector. He will begin his county service on November 4, 2010. The County Council has approved a salary for the Internal Auditor of $69,000.
The County Internal Auditor prepares and submits to the County Council and the County Executive reports on internal accounting control, administrative and operational practices, procedures and other pertinent financial and compliance matters. As directed by the County Council, the Internal Auditor’s duties may include operational and performance auditing of any office, department, or agency which receives county funds.
The County Internal Auditor reports directly to the County Council and serves at its pleasure.
Wicomico County Executive Richard M. Pollitt, Jr., commented, “I offer congratulations to the Council on filling this important position. I am eager to work with the newly-appointed Internal Auditor.”
County Council President Gail Bartkovich said, “The County Council is very pleased that Mr. Roser was our unanimous choice to be the county’s Internal Auditor.”
Salisbury News Surpasses Last Years Posts
Salisbury News surpassed last years Posts, (10,969 in 2009) to 10,989 to date for 2010.
Maryland Judicial Vacancies
The Judicial Nominating Commissions select and nominate to the Governor persons found by the Commission to be legally and most fully professionally qualified to fill a vacancy. The table includes all current vacancies. Once the close date to a vacancy passes, the names of all applicants will be listed. The public is encouraged to participate in the selection process by submitting written and signed comments concerning the qualifications of an applicant to The Judicial Nominating Commission, c/o The Administrative Office of the Courts, Program Services, 2001-D Commerce Park Drive, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. The comments must be received at least one week prior to the commission meeting date shown in the table below.
The Nominating Commission meets to interview all candidates. Thereafter a voting session takes place and the names of nominees are reported to the Governor. This usually occurs the same day or morning after the Commission meets. As soon as the names have been reported to the Governor this chart is updated to reflect the names of those nominated to a vacancy.
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this table. Please recognize, however, that this list does not constitute official notification of individuals nominated for, or appointed to, a judicial vacancy. Rather, the official list of candidates for a vacancy is compiled by the Administrative Office of the Courts and sent to the Governor's Office. The Governor's Office officially notifies the appointed individual and releases an official notice to the public. When an appointment to a vacancy is announced by the Governor's Office, the name is highlighted in red.
The Nominating Commission meets to interview all candidates. Thereafter a voting session takes place and the names of nominees are reported to the Governor. This usually occurs the same day or morning after the Commission meets. As soon as the names have been reported to the Governor this chart is updated to reflect the names of those nominated to a vacancy.
Every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained in this table. Please recognize, however, that this list does not constitute official notification of individuals nominated for, or appointed to, a judicial vacancy. Rather, the official list of candidates for a vacancy is compiled by the Administrative Office of the Courts and sent to the Governor's Office. The Governor's Office officially notifies the appointed individual and releases an official notice to the public. When an appointment to a vacancy is announced by the Governor's Office, the name is highlighted in red.
| COURT | REASON FOR VACANCY | CLOSE DATE 4:30 p.m. | APPLICANTS **Pool* | COMM. MTG | NOMINATIONS Appointed**Pool |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Court for Worcester County | Retirement of the Honorable Theodore R. Eschenburg | 8/11/10 | Cheryl Kelley Jacobs Mary Margaret Kent Brian Daniel Shockley Regan James Reno Smith Kathryn Vivian Westbrook | 9/28/10 | Mary Margaret Kent Brian Daniel Shockley Regan James Reno Smith Kathryn Vivian Westbrook |
| Court of Special Appeals-for 6th Appellate Circuit-Baltimore City | Retirement of the Honorable Arrie W. Davis | 9/21/10 | Honorable Audrey J. S. Carrion Honorable Shirley M. Watts Honorable Pamela Janice White | 11/16/10 | |
| Circuit Court for Wicomico County | Retirement of the Honorable Donald C. Davis | 10/18/10 | Melvin Joseph Caldwell, Jr. Angela Beth DiPietro Cynthia Brubaker MacDonald Leah Jane Seaton Stephen Mark Tilghman | 12/14/10 | |
| *Individuals whose names were submitted to the Governor for a judicial vacancy but who were not appointed become part of a pool that will be considered automatically for each vacancy on the same court occurring within two years after submission of the initial list. | |||||
Coming Soon: O’Malley Tax Increases
ANNAPOLIS – Reports have surfaced indicating Governor O’Malley’s tax commission has already scheduled meetings to convene shortly after Election Day. The commission will meet four times post election, with a vote from the group taking place as early as November 16th. Maryland Republican Party Chairman Audrey Scott released the following statement in response to O’Malley’s plans to raise taxes:
“New reports confirm what we already knew; Governor O’Malley plans to raise Maryland’s taxes if reelected. Marylanders already struggling with record unemployment and the highest taxes in the State’s history cannot afford another round of crippling tax hikes. It’s now clear why Martin O’Malley has refused to make a no new taxes pledge, it’s because he’s already made up his mind to raise them. Between manipulating jobs reports and hush-hush tax commission meetings, O’Malley’s inclination to pull the wool over the eyes of Maryland residents is the kind of politics as usual that Marylanders are fed up with.”
Among the tax increases to be considered:
· Alternative minimum tax
· Gross receipts tax
· Value added tax
· Broadening the sales tax base
Maryland Fraternal Order Of Police Endorses Bob Ehrlich
BALTIMORE - Bob Ehrlich was endorsed today by the Maryland Fraternal Order of Police in his campaign for governor. The Maryland Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) has just under 20,000 members in 77 lodges statewide and serves as the voice of those who dedicate their lives to protecting and serving our communities.
“Today’s endorsement is a great honor,” Ehrlich said. “I am deeply committed to helping Maryland’s law enforcement professionals in their daily efforts to keep Maryland families and streets safe. I truly appreciate the difficult and important job done every day by our public safety professionals. As governor, I will fight for the policies that support the mission of these brave men and women. Foremost among my priorities is to end furloughs for law enforcement professionals, which harms public safety and demoralizes our workforce. I know we will be able to work together to keep Maryland safe and secure.”
“Governor Ehrlich has proven throughout his years in public service that he is a strong supporter of law enforcement and law enforcement issues,” Maryland FOP Executive Board member Mike Young said. “While Governor, he supported and signed key law enforcement sponsored bills such as the ‘felony assault bill,’ making it a felony to attack police officers while in the performance of their duties. This was a critical piece of legislation that enhances jail time for those citizens who believe that attacking police officers is an acceptable practice. Governor Ehrlich’s support was crucial. He has earned the endorsement and the support of the Fraternal Order of Police, Maryland State Lodge. The FOP looks forward to working with him for the next four years.”
OCPD WARNING CITIZENS TO BEWARE OF SCAMS
popular retail posting sites such as “autotrader.com” and “ebay.com”.
This particular scam involves a victim attempting to gain employment for a service, in one case it was to provide cleaning service for a person who is living out of the country and owns property in Ocean City. All employment negotiations and correspondence were done through email.
The scam works as follows; the victim is offered employment and mailed a counterfeit “check” to cover the costs of the service provided. In most cases the check is either drawn on an obscure corporate business account from what appears to be a legitimate bank or is a cashier’s check from a well known national bank.
The victim is paid more money than was negotiated and asked to quickly deposit the “check” into the victims account. Once the “check” is deposited into the victims account, the victim is asked to withdraw a
portion of the money, and send it via “Western Union” to an additional location, usually as part of way for the alleged “employer” to pay for additional services or transportation fees as means to avoid overseas fees and or taxes.
By the time the victim transfers actual funds the local bank where the original check was deposited notifies the victim that the check they deposited is fraudulent and that the money they withdrew and sent using
“Western Union” is gone. The result is the victim is responsible for the overdraft on the account even though the check is a fake and the victim is out the money.
What transpires is a crime of fraud and theft, however while it will be investigated it is very difficult to catch the perpetrators and unlikely the victims money will be recovered. In this case, an alert bank official
immediately suspected the check was a fake, and the victim was not scammed.
The OCPD recommends that persons do not engage in internet based employment activities where the employer is not well known to the employee. If you receive any money in the form of corporate or bank
checks, you should allow them to fully clear your banks authentication and verification processes, this typically takes 7 business days. Do not send any money using wire transfer services as this is the tell-tale sign
of a counterfeit check scam.
If you have been the victim of a scam please contact the police. If you have been solicited for this type of scam, save your correspondence and contact your local police department. The OCPD advises citizens to never provide your personal banking account information and/or personal identification information including birthday, social security number to anyone over the internet.
CONGRESSMAN WAYNE GILCHREST ENDORSES GOVERNOR O'MALLEY
Independent Statesman and Environmentalist Crosses Party Lines to Support Governor 'On the Side' of Maryland's Working Families
Eastern shore, MD (October 19, 2010)-- Today, Former Republican Congressman Wayne T. Gilchrest formally endorsed Martin O'Malley for Governor. Citing Governor O'Malley's commitment to families on Maryland's Eastern Shore and environmental stewardship, Congressman Gilchrest's endorsement comes just two days after Governor O'Malley received the endorsement of The Star Democrat and The Washington Post.
"Congressman Gilchrest has served our state and our country with honor and distinction. I am humbled to have his support in this election and I am honored to call him my friend" said Governor Martin O'Malley. "Moving our state forward isn't about partisanship and ideology, it's about working together to build a brighter future for the next generation and preserving our natural resources that are absolutely vital to our quality of life."
O'Malley continued, "I look forward to continuing to work with Congressman Gilchrest on our efforts to restore the health of the Chesapeake Bay, protect our State Parks, and teach our children to be environmental stewards."
"Governor O'Malley is to be commended for making the tough decisions to move Maryland forward during very difficult economic times," said Congressman Gilchrest. "His efforts to restore the health of the Bay, preserve our open space, and teach our children important lessons about environmental stewardship are helping to improve the quality of life for countless families on the Eastern Shore. I know Martin O'Malley. I have counseled him on environmental policy and I know he makes all of his decisions with the best interests of Maryland families in mind."
Congressman Gilchrest represented Maryland's Eastern Shore for decades and is well known for his strong stance on protecting Maryland's environment--a commitment shared by the O'Malley-Brown administration. Before he was elected to Congress, Congressman Gilchrest served in the United States Marines and was a high school teacher at Kent County High School.
Governor O'Malley has been recognized as a national leader in implementing effective environmental restoration policies. And because of his innovative BayStat program and effective policies, the Maryland Blue Crab population is at a ten-year high and the Bay is the healthiest it's been since 2002.
What's The Difference Between These Two Signs?
One is legal, one is NOT.
Notice how the Maciarello sign has an authority line and the Mitchell sign does not.
Great, a States Attorney Candidate who doesn't follow the LAW!
UPDATE: Do I stand corrected?
We are told there's an authority line underneath the "E" on this sign.
UPDATE: Do I stand corrected?
We are told there's an authority line underneath the "E" on this sign.
Should A Good States Attorney Behave Like This?
Back on September 2nd I stated the following: "Now, in my honest opinion, Seth did a horrible job last night. You know what Folks. Seth reminds me of that kid always complaining he didn't get his way. Those perky lips, like a pout, shoulda, coulda, woulda. Stomping his feet as Daddy gets out of his Rolls Royce saying, now Seth, you shouldn't have done that, GO TO YOUR ROOM! Pucker, pucker, stomp, stomp! Not my idea of the next States Attorney. My guess (if Seth were to win) is that 75% of the Staff in the States Attorneys Office would search for new jobs immediately. That's a scary thought Folks, especially with crime being so high in Wicomico County. Better keep that in mind when you go to the polls."
After speaking to some very respectable people this morning we all agreed, Seth Mitchell is a desperate man who acts like a spoiled child. GA Harrison recently posted an article, If Seth Mitchell Knocks On Your Door … in which he mentions Seth going after little old ladies who already have Matt Maciarello signs in their yard. Is this really how a professional States Attorney should behave?
Being the States Attorney isn't just about prosecuting cases, it's about managing your staff and being a leader. Bullying citizens and business owners is NOT the way to prove you're the man for the job. I personally believe Seth is so desperate that he will go out, (as proven over and over again) and place one of his campaign signs literally 3 feet in front of his opponent. Again, who's endorsing Seth Mitchell, NO ONE! A good man once defended me when he was asked, why do you associate yourself with Joe Albero. His reply was, I judge a man by the company he keeps. Debbie Campbell, Terry Cohen, Rick Pollitt, Stevie Prettyman, Sandy Fitzgerald, John Cannon, Andy Harris, Jeannie Hadaway, the list goes on and on. Who does Seth Mitchell keep company with?
In closing, I went inside this restaurant, (in which I enjoy more so than any other Mexican restaurant in town) and spoke directly with the Owner. He was completely unaware that Seth had just placed this sign directly in front of Matt's. He politely came outside with me and walked around the corner to see what I was complaining about. He was shocked and instantly grabbed one side of the sign while I grabbed the other and together we REMOVED Seth's sign and placed it to the side. By the way Seth, you're welcome to install it again, just not in front of Matt's sign.
Folks, if you know of ANY other location in which Seth Mitchell has done this to Matt Maciarello, please contact me at alberobutzo@wmconnect.com and I will head out there immediately to take more pictures and discuss it with the property owner. I want to thank La Tolteca for removing this sign as the owner simply wants to remain neutral but understands how unfair this move was on Seth's behalf.
Salisbury Police Department Press Releases
On October 18, 2010 at approximately 7:37 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to the one thousand (1000) block of Roger Street for the report of a fight in progress. Upon arrival the officers met with victims and witnesses who advised that the below listed four (4) subjects had been involved in a physical altercation with each other. The officers calmed the situation and left the area but were called back a short time later for a continuance of the altercation with the same suspects. The four (4) suspects were taken into custody and during the arrest, suspect # 1 assaulted the arresting officer.
ARRESTED #1: Juvenile male, 16 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault (2 counts)
ARRESTED #2: Juvenile female, 16 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED # 3: Juvenile female, 14 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #4: Juvenile female, 14 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES (suspects # 2, #3, #4): Second degree assault
DISPOSITION: All released to parents/guardian
CC # 201000041589
On October 18, 2010 at approximately 11:15 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on Georgia Avenue for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officers met with a female victim and witnesses who advised the officers that the below listed suspect had assaulted two (2) family members causing minor injuries. The injuries did not require medical attention.
ARRESTED: Rodney Charon Ballard, 33 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000041531
ARRESTED #1: Juvenile male, 16 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault (2 counts)
ARRESTED #2: Juvenile female, 16 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED # 3: Juvenile female, 14 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
ARRESTED #4: Juvenile female, 14 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES (suspects # 2, #3, #4): Second degree assault
DISPOSITION: All released to parents/guardian
CC # 201000041589
On October 18, 2010 at approximately 11:15 pm, Officers of the Salisbury Police received a call to respond to a residence on Georgia Avenue for the report of a domestic assault. Upon arrival the officers met with a female victim and witnesses who advised the officers that the below listed suspect had assaulted two (2) family members causing minor injuries. The injuries did not require medical attention.
ARRESTED: Rodney Charon Ballard, 33 years of age
Salisbury, Maryland
CHARGES: Second degree assault (2 counts)
DISPOSITION: Released to Central Booking
CC # 201000041531
Ehrlich-Kane Campaign Raises More Than $2.8 Million In 49 Days
ANNAPOLIS -- The Ehrlich-Kane campaign today announced nearly 12,000 contributions helped raise more than $2.8 million in the reporting period from August 30th to October 17th, 2010. The campaign maintains $1.7 million cash on hand.
“The commitment and generosity of my supporters continues to humble me,” said Governor Ehrlich. “This report reaffirms the momentum we take into the final weeks of this campaign. Marylanders know our state has moved in the wrong direction under Martin O’Malley and are ready for strong leadership to create jobs, lower taxes, and hold the line on spending.”
Ehrlich/Kane Campaign Finance Report Facts
Since August 30th, 2010, 8,989 donors have made 11,532 contributions to the campaign.
Total raised: $2.825 million, including $30,825 for the Mary Kane for Maryland Committee.
During the August 3rd to October 17th, 2010 reporting period
More than 98 percent of all contributions are from Maryland (every jurisdiction in Maryland).
The campaigns average contribution is $245.
On average, the campaign raised $57,670 a day.
No loans were taken.
Maryland Needs A New Team In Washington
SEVERNA PARK, Md. – Andy Harris today released his fourth television ad of the 2010 election, entitled “The Team.”
“Frank Kratovil is a part of the Obama-Pelosi Team that is rapidly destroying the American Dream,” said Bill Lattanzi, Campaign Manager-Andy Harris for Congress. “Kratovil, Obama, and Pelosi are the root of the problem. They send jobs overseas at a time when Marylanders are out of work, they force tax-hiking legislation onto Americans at a time when we need tax breaks, and they’ve pushed the national debt to an unimaginable point. It’s time to send Frank Kratovil home and send a new team to Washington that will actually vote with Maryland’s interests in mind.”
The 30 second ad is airing in both the Baltimore and Salisbury markets. You can watch the ad here.
“Frank Kratovil is a part of the Obama-Pelosi Team that is rapidly destroying the American Dream,” said Bill Lattanzi, Campaign Manager-Andy Harris for Congress. “Kratovil, Obama, and Pelosi are the root of the problem. They send jobs overseas at a time when Marylanders are out of work, they force tax-hiking legislation onto Americans at a time when we need tax breaks, and they’ve pushed the national debt to an unimaginable point. It’s time to send Frank Kratovil home and send a new team to Washington that will actually vote with Maryland’s interests in mind.”
The 30 second ad is airing in both the Baltimore and Salisbury markets. You can watch the ad here.
External School Bus Cameras Document Unsafe Motorists
WASHINGTON -- This bus stops bad drivers.
Montgomery County school buses are now equipped with external cameras, keeping an eye on surrounding drivers when the stop sign is out and the red lights are on.
The new safety enforcement tactic aims at documenting drivers who don't adhere to school bus safety procedures.
"It happens way too frequently, and each time it happens it's a potentially dangerous situation for kids," says Todd Watkins, director of transportation for Montgomery County schools.
GO HERE to read more.
Montgomery County school buses are now equipped with external cameras, keeping an eye on surrounding drivers when the stop sign is out and the red lights are on.
The new safety enforcement tactic aims at documenting drivers who don't adhere to school bus safety procedures.
"It happens way too frequently, and each time it happens it's a potentially dangerous situation for kids," says Todd Watkins, director of transportation for Montgomery County schools.
GO HERE to read more.
Obama's Border Patrol Chief: Give Illegals ‘Road To Citizenship’
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Alan Bersin, who oversees both the Customs Service and the Border Patrol, says the United States needs to undertake a “paradigm shift” in how it views the U.S.-Mexico border.
This shift, Bersin explained in a speech last Thursday at the Migration Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., would include both a “road to citizenship” for illegal aliens and understanding that the “best way” to secure the border is to allow Mexicans to work in the United States legally in the future—to create what he called “a legitimate labor market between the United States and Mexico.”
On Monday, a CBP spokesperson told CNSNews.com that what Bersin meant by this was “having a temporary worker program that is conducive to our labor needs.”
The unemployment rate in the United States was at 9.6 percent in September and has been at 9.5 percent or higher since August 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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This shift, Bersin explained in a speech last Thursday at the Migration Policy Institute in Washington, D.C., would include both a “road to citizenship” for illegal aliens and understanding that the “best way” to secure the border is to allow Mexicans to work in the United States legally in the future—to create what he called “a legitimate labor market between the United States and Mexico.”
On Monday, a CBP spokesperson told CNSNews.com that what Bersin meant by this was “having a temporary worker program that is conducive to our labor needs.”
The unemployment rate in the United States was at 9.6 percent in September and has been at 9.5 percent or higher since August 2009, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
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