The Proposed Summers Farm Annexation

August 30, 2009

Analysis and Opinion of Alderman C. Paul Smith
For the reasons I will state below, I intend to support the annexation of the Summers Farm if it meets certain criteria that will protect city interests. I believe that this annexation could be very beneficial to the city.
The Summers property (101 acres) is in an [...]

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The Crumland Farm and Thatcher/COPT Proposed Annexations

August 30, 2009

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 [...]

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Paul’s 2009 Campaign Flier

August 11, 2009

Click here to download Paul's 2009 campaign flier.

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Economic Strength and Growth

July 1, 2009

One of the most important things that elected officials can do for the City of Frederick is to help it sustain its economic strength. While the entire nation is currently suffering from the international economic downturn, the City of Frederick is doing better than most parts of the nation. Our proximity to Washington, [...]

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Vision for the City of Frederick

June 21, 2009

In broad terms, I see a future for Frederick in which its population will grow to over 80,000 by 2020. This growth has been planned for many years, and will include a number of annexations, including some to the north. All annexations are to be within the area planned to have city water and [...]

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Re-election Bid for Alderman Annoucnement

May 22, 2009

Paul Smith Announces Re-election Bid for Alderman 4:00 p.m. Friday, May 22, 2009 Front Steps of City Hall
Commissioner Jenkins, Sheriff Jenkins, Mayor Holtzinger, Alderman Imhoff, friends and my fellow citizens. Thank you for attending this event and for participating in this announcement.
I am here to announce that I intend to [...]

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COLA adjustments in retiree pension payments

May 21, 2009

MEMO
To: Mayor and Board of Aldermen From: C. Paul Smith Date: May 21, 2009 Re: COLA adjustments in retiree pension payments
For the reasons given below, I intend to oppose making any change in the retirement pay benefits that are scheduled to be reduced by [...]

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2009 Frederick City Police Academy Graduation Speech

May 15, 2009

Message delivered by Alderman C. Paul Smith at the May 2009 Police Academy Graduation Ceremonies in the Weinberg Center.
Chief Dine, Frederick Police Officers, Honored Guests, and Candidates . . . .
It is my honor to be here, and on behalf of Mayor Holtzinger, to say a few words to the graduates and families of the [...]

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National Museum of Civil War Medicine

May 12, 2009

Memo
To: Mayor and Board of Aldermen From: Paul Smith Date: May 12, 2009 Re: National Museum of Civil War Medicine – Request slight increase in budget funding for 2010 Budget
Attached to this Memo are minutes from the last meeting of the Board of Directors [...]

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Request for Opinion from Attorney General

May 9, 2009

MEMO
To: Mayor and Board of Aldermen From: C. Paul Smith Date: May 9, 2009 Re: City’s Request for Opinion from Attorney General
I am requesting that the City withdraw its request of May 6, 2009 to the Attorney General, asking him to issue an advisory opinion as to [...]

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