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Neil Ridgely

I believe in sustainability as a simple life ethic, not unlike what smart farmers have done for eons
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Politics

Bigots in the Hen House (in Westminster Patch)

if you have come here to be a part of the bounty of America and be successful, you will learn English.

Government

Blog: Carroll County's New Shakey Loan Program (in Westminster Patch)

The Commissioners just took a roll of the dice with my taxes. I could get better odds of a return on my investment in Las Vegas.

Politics

Blog: The Last of Mileage Misappropriations? (in Westminster Patch)

A watchdog blogger looks at the mileage expenses for county commissioners, hoping that a new county policy will abate the reimbursements.

Politics

Blog: Let's Just Burn Down the House (in Westminster Patch)

Commissioner Dave Roush suggested this past Tuesday that amendments to the County’s 20 year old Landscape Ordinance weren’t sufficient. He wants to burn the dang thing!

Issues

Blog: How to be A Smart NIMBY (in Eldersburg Patch)

People living near the new development don’t want to see any change in their area. Why shouldn’t they?

Politics

Blog: The Coincidence (in Westminster Patch)

Frazier has either stopped her excessive demands on the County Comptroller for reimbursements or she is sitting on filing new reports in hope this will all blow over.

Government

Blog: Commissioners Ethics Challenged (Update) (in Westminster Patch)

“Who is the County Attorney’s client?” This is the first question asked by State Senator Joe Getty of the County Commissioners.

Environment

Blog: Planet Carroll Hosts Week of Earth Day Events (in Westminster Patch)

This week is one of exciting opportunities for Carroll families and individuals to participate in activities and presentations about our local environment.

Politics

Blog: An Assault on Open Government (in Westminster Patch)

Open Government should be taken seriously by every citizen as it is a right and freedom which should not be surrendered at any cost. It is our local government, not the politician's.

Politics

Blog: Constitutional Crisis in the County (in Westminster Patch)

The decision by the County Commissioners to “urge” their staff to attend a religiously oriented course on the Maryland Constitution is wrong-headed.

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