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tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599Sat, 11 Apr 2026 18:35:24 +00002008 ElectionSenator HarrisGilchrestRobert HodgeSenator PipkinSenator JacobsCandidate for CongressLand UseProperty TaxesCarl RobertsDelagate SmigielTaxesCongressman KratovilBRACBlogBoard of EducationCCPSCommissioner DemmlerCounty CommissionersGrowthSchool Board BudgetFarmland PreservationSlotsTaxing Districts2010 ElectionArt HeltonCampaign ContributionsCecil County Campaign for LibertyCecil County Republican ClubCecil County Young Republicans ClubCecil Land Use AllianceCharter GovernmentDelagate SossiDelegate SmigielGovernor O'MalleyJim MullinMcCoolNewsSenator GlassmanSmiegelTransportationACORNActivitiesArbitrationArtestian WaterBlessingsCCRCCCCRWCCan't make this upCecil CollegeCecil County CommissionersCecil County Republican PartyCecil WhigCollective BargainingCommissioner HodgeCommissioner LockhartCounty BudgetCounty Comprehensive PlanCounty FairCrimeDelegate JenningsEhrlichFarmsFreedomsGeocachingGilpins Falls Covered BridgeHealth CareHome Rule CharterHorse ParkImpact FeeLifeRay of Hope MissionRecreationS.B. 236School BudgetSenator MillerSopaTari MooreTier MapVeterans DayWatershedZaneCecil County BlogThis blog is intended to be a venue for the opinions of the voters in Cecil County, Maryland. It is open to all parties. Do you have gripe about local government or maybe even something positive to say. This is the place to be heard. If you want to contribute as an author, please email Tim@timzane.com.http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)Blogger213125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-3566394826294427963Sat, 17 Aug 2013 12:46:00 +00002013-08-17T09:20:47.940-04:00CCPSCecil County Campaign for LibertyHalf of the Story - Common Core and Campaign for LibertyRecently I have been bombarded with e-mails from the Cecil County Campaign for Liberty about their efforts to have the Cecil County Board of Education "halt and defund the implementation of Common Core in CCPS." The Board of Education responded by saying that it was "not within our authority and not possible." CCCL continues on in their e-mail with "Really? On 8/12/2013, Harford County B.O.E. http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2013/08/half-of-story-common-core-and-campaign.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-1091953669021929021Thu, 01 Aug 2013 21:15:00 +00002013-08-01T17:15:57.515-04:00Support Conowingo Dam      <!--[if gte mso 9]> http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/our-state-is-at-serious-crossroads.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-1093411419097296779Fri, 13 Jul 2012 02:53:00 +00002012-07-12T22:53:06.479-04:00Farmers Given Ten Days and Hearing During Milking Time on Far-Reaching Nutrient Management Regulations Farmers Given Ten Days and Hearing During Milking Time on Far-Reaching Nutrient Management Regulations Annapolis, MD – Office of Senator Barry Glassman  Northern Harford County State Senator Barry Glassman, R-35, says the short notice for the State legislature’s AELR review of new nutrient management regulations is typical of the legislature’s disrespect for the State’s agricultural http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2012/07/farmers-given-ten-days-and-hearing.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-161003959953070318Mon, 21 May 2012 10:33:00 +00002012-05-21T06:33:13.214-04:00Andrew Langer outlines 10 paths that recent administrations have taken to curb liberty.Andrew Langer laid out the map to fascism in his presentation to the Republican Club of Cecil County, May 17. Speaking at the VFW in North East, Langer, who is President of the Institute for Liberty, reviewed 10 paths set by current and past administrations that have brought about fascist governments in the 20th Century. Speaking on a book that he is writing, tentatively titled, Slouching http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/andrew-langer-outlines-10-paths-that.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-6266575951886757170Thu, 17 May 2012 10:45:00 +00002012-05-17T06:45:23.888-04:00TAXMAGEDDON IN ANNAPOLISTAXMAGEDDON IN ANNAPOLIS   By Senator Nancy Jacobs The Taxaholics in Annapolis have pulled it off again. They have voted to increase your taxes today despite protests by myself and other lawmakers who think Maryland should be living within its means and not spending its way to bankruptcy on the backs of working people. The income tax increases snatch an additional 200 million dollarshttp://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2012/05/taxmageddon-in-annapolis.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-1877059029487251229Thu, 05 Apr 2012 01:15:00 +00002012-04-04T21:16:24.267-04:00Thank you for your support!! Congressional District 2 Republican Nominee Nancy JacobsThank you to the Republican voters of Maryland's 2nd District for selecting me as your choice to represent our communities on the November General Election ballot.I also owe deep gratitude to my many friends, family and volunteers who stood by me and by our message every step of the way. Yesterday evening was wonderful, but today we're back at work.Our victory was a step toward a shared goal of http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2012/04/thank-you-for-your-support.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-3956215928950280628Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:36:00 +00002012-03-29T17:38:56.342-04:00Pipkin PoliticsDuring election cycles we are bombarded by sleazy, dirty political advertisements on state and national campaigns. It has been to our credit that local, Cecil County candidates have traditionally stayed away from these shenanigans. Our local candidates outline their reasons for running and why they would appreciate your vote. This year E. J. Pipkin, a State Senator who is not involved in this http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/pipkin-politics.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-7206641816092440681Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:34:00 +00002012-03-29T17:35:00.025-04:00Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. Endorses Hodge and MooreElkton, MD - Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. is endorsing Commissioner Robert Hodge for County Council and Commissioner Tari Moore for County Executive. “I urge all of my fellow Republicans to support strong, common-sense, conservatives Robert Hodge and Tari Moore in Tuesday’s primary election.” said Congressman Harris. “Robert and Tari know that lowering taxes and cutting spending are necessary tohttp://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/congressman-andy-harris-md-endorses.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-9214984381893338384Wed, 28 Mar 2012 22:25:00 +00002012-03-28T18:28:22.258-04:00Letter to the Editor - Commissioner Robert HodgeResponse to Pipkin Robo Call and MailerLetter to the Editor - Commissioner Robert HodgeIt has come to my attention that Senator E. J. Pipkin has authorized and funded numerous “robo-calls,” as well as multiple post-card mailers that attempt to connect Commissioner Tari Moore and myself to the political actions of Governor Martin O’Malley and his administration. Presenting this patently false andhttp://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2012/03/letter-to-editor-commissioner-robert.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-3126775491218005429Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:23:00 +00002011-10-21T17:26:17.139-04:00We Need Everyone to Join Us For Nancy Jacobs' 60th BirthdayOK. Special Session is over. Join us to celebrate Nancy's birthday and get the inside scoop on Annapolis issues (along with a scoop of icecream). Plan on Joining Us for Nancy's Sweet 60 Birthday Party Saturday, October 29, 2001 from 6:30-9pm. Wetlands Golf Club Only $39 per person (because no-one wants to be 40!).For more information - please click here.http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/we-need-everyone-to-join-us-for-nancy.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-718291580173392277Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:21:00 +00002011-10-21T17:23:12.277-04:00Senator JacobsSTATEMENT FROM SEN. NANCY JACOBS, MINORITY LEADER Republican Harford/Cecil10/20/2011I have just alerted fellow Republican Senators that I will not be seeking reelection as Minority Leader. While I have enjoyed serving in that capacity, I don’t believe I can give that office all the attention it deserves in the coming months and during the 2012 legislative session.Now that we know the details of the new Congressional District Map and will soon know how the legislative http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/statement-from-sen-nancy-jacobs.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-8234574048867769166Thu, 20 Oct 2011 23:08:00 +00002011-10-20T19:12:01.415-04:00Maryland GOP state Sen. Jacobs quitting leadership, eyeing CongressThe Washington TimesANNAPOLIS — State Senate Minority Leader Nancy Jacobs said Thursday she is stepping down as leader of her party’s Senate delegation to consider running for higher office.Mrs. Jacobs, Harford Republican, said she will remain in office during next year’s session, but is leaving her leadership role to better focus on possible runs for governor, Harford County executive or http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/maryland-gop-state-sen-jacobs-quitting.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-4398394272642589086Wed, 19 Oct 2011 22:54:00 +00002011-10-19T19:00:58.047-04:00Senator JacobsA RAILROAD JOB BY DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP ON REDISTRICTINGO’Malley Forces His Congressional Map Protecting Incumbents Through the SenateFrom the Office of: Senator Nancy JacobsMinority Leader (R-Harford/Cecil)I joined with every member of the Republican Party to fight the Governor’s Congressional Districting plan. Despite our unified front, the number of Democrats willing to fall in line behind the power structure in Annapolis did result in O’Malley’s http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2011/10/railroad-job-by-democratic-leadership.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7447760779069392599.post-6454497656477868783Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:24:00 +00002011-09-16T13:26:06.473-04:00Senator JacobsTHEY LISTENED TO THE PEOPLE IN HARFORD AND CECIL COUNTIES ON TOLLS!!!Sept. 16, 2011From the office of Senator Nancy JacobsMinority Leader R-Harford/CecilYou told the Maryland Transportation Authority Board members your stories that your doctors, your friends, your schools and children’s games are often located across the Hatem Bridge. You told them how times are tight, that people are hurting and it’s no time to raise tolls that could drastically change people’s http://cecilcountyblog.blogspot.com/2011/09/they-listened-to-people-in-harford-and.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Tim Zane)0