Point / Counterpoint on the Thatcher and Crum Annexations: Growth in Frederick City
February 2, 2010 by admin
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Frederick, Police, Fire and Rescue, Press and Media, Roads, Schools, Spread the Word!, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City, The Hidden Costs of Sprawl, Water and Sewer
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 boundaries is [...]
Recently annexed properties will be subject to schools test
November 17, 2009 by FofFC
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Press and Media, Schools, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City
Originally published November 17, 2009
‘Friends’ Has Set High Standards for Accountability
October 17, 2009 by FofFC
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Frederick, Municipal Annexations, Press and Media, Summers Farm, Frederick City, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City, Write a Letter
We were appalled to read the editorial by The Frederick News-Post titled “A buck a signature,” asserting, without a shred of evidence, that the “validity” of a handful of signatures gathered by canvassers earning $1 per signature was somehow in question.
Thanks to all annexation referendum volunteers!
September 28, 2009 by admin
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Frederick, Sign a Petition, Summers Farm, Frederick City, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City, Write a Letter
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 volunteers are [...]
The Crumland Farm and Thatcher/COPT proposed annexations analysis and opinion of Alderman C. Paul Smith
September 19, 2009 by admin
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Frederick, Share your Opinion on Policy, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City
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
September 3, 2009 by admin
Filed under Frederick, Gladhill Farm, Frederick City, Write a Letter
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 (Quinn [...]
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
September 1, 2009 by admin
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Frederick, Summers Farm, Frederick City, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City
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 terms [...]
Let us bring the Golden Mile back to its name and let it be the Golden Mile
August 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under Summers Farm, Frederick City
Bringing commercial into a residential neighborhood is not smart growth.
County Commissions speak out: Proposed city annexations ill-conceived, irresponsible
August 31, 2009 by admin
Filed under Crumland Farm, Frederick City, Frederick, Thatcher Farm, Frederick City
