Point / Counterpoint on the Thatcher and Crum Annexations: Growth in Frederick City

Point/Counter Point: Growth Posted on 16 November 2009 Frederick City is poised to grow by more than 500 acres thanks to the recent annexation of two area farms, but the move remains controversial. While development advocate Bruce Dean, (left) a lawyer specializing in annexations with McEvoy & Dean, and other supporters say expanding the city’s [...]

Waste Not! Frederick proposes zero waste

Waste Not! Frederick is a grassroots effort by citizens of Frederick County, Maryland to significantly reduce the amount waste generated by local government, businesses, and citizens alike. We seek to provide opportunities to recycle and compost where only limited efforts are currently in place.

Thanks to all annexation referendum volunteers!

October 18, 2009 Dear Annexation Referendum Volunteers, Supporters and Friends, On behalf of Friends and Frederick County, I would like thank everyone who brought their energy, spirit and dedication to this burst of grassroots movement for a petition drive to bring the issue of annexation to a citizen vote.  As I write this letter, unpaid [...]

The Crumland Farm and Thatcher/COPT proposed annexations analysis and opinion of Alderman C. Paul Smith

The annexations are not being entertained as a way to generate tax revenue. In my opinion that would not be a good reason to annex a property. I will only vote to annex properties that I believe will bring more net benefits to the city than by not annexing them.

Citizen expresses concern and requests denial of Landmark/Gladhill farm annexation

Dear Alderman Imhoff and members of the Planning Commission, I am writing to you concerning the proposed annexation of the Landmark/Gladhill Farm located along MD 144 across from the National Guard Armory. The property is bound by MD 144 to the south, I-70 to the north, the Monocacy River on the east and the I-70 ramps [...]

CItizen addresses Alderman Smith’s justification for Frederick City annexations

Thanks for getting back to me, Alderman Smith. I don’t mind disagreement; discussion works fine for me!

Citizen letter in opposition to Thatcher, Crum and Summers annexation proposals

To Mayor Holtzinger and Aldermen Imhoff, Kuzemchak, Koontz, Hall and Smith: I am a city resident strongly opposed to the Thatcher, Crum and Summers annexation proposals. A better model for development is to sustain and infill existing neighborhoods, striving to keep homes a walkable distance from work, shopping and recreation. This saves the taxpayer economically, environmentally, and in [...]

Citizen Input on Frederick City Annexations

From what I gather, annexation isn’t the problem. The problem is that under our current zoning policies, we will use the annexed land in inefficient and risky ways.

Let us bring the Golden Mile back to its name and let it be the Golden Mile

Bringing commercial into a residential neighborhood is not smart growth.

County Commissions speak out: Proposed city annexations ill-conceived, irresponsible

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