Memo From: C. Paul Smith To: Mayor Holtzinger and BOA Date: March 9, 2006 Re: PRWSA — proposed revisions ________________________________________________________________________ Following the BOA workshop yesterday, I have drafted some language that addresses my concerns with certain of the Sections of the PRWSA. I also have a few additional concerns that are addressed below. 7. COST […]
MEMO To: Mayor Jeff Holtzinger From: C. Paul Smith Date: January 24, 2006 Re: Invocation at Beginning of Mayor and Board of Aldermen Meetings ________________________________________________________________________ The invocation I offered at the beginning of the BOA meeting on January 19th has evoked some lively responses, especially from bloggers. Some people state that they are offended that […]
In Liam Farrell's column on January 26th, he reports that my prayer on January 19th was in violation of the Constitution and in violation of Frederick City guidelines enacted in August of 2002. His conclusions are ill-founded in both instances. Mr. Farrell cites the Sixth Circuit case of Coles v. Cleveland Board of Education, 183 […]
Published in The Frederick News-Post Sunday, October 23, 2005 Joe Volz’ column of October 7th merits a response because he misrepresents me in an attempt to advance his own political agenda. Mr. Volz urges the courts to overturn the Maryland law that authorizes marriage only between “a man and a woman.” While this was not […]
