August 30, 2024
Ready Report: Happy Labor Day, MPRP Meeting Recap & More…
As we head into Labor Day weekend, I hope you and your family have a fun and relaxing final break before we get all the way into the Fall and back-to-school season. August has been very busy in our community for a number of reasons – here’s some of the latest things that have been going on:
MPRP Public Meeting Recap
Last week, the Carroll County Delegation (including both District 5 and 42C) and the Carroll County Commissioners hosted over 800 residents at the Ag Center in Westminster. This meeting and listening session was a productive opportunity for people to be heard, and I can tell you we heard you loud and clear.
All five Carroll County Commissioners and all six members of the Carroll County Delegation (me, Delegates Bouchat, Rose & Tomlinson, Senator West & Delegate Stonko) oppose the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project.
We are working on a Carroll Delegation letter to the Maryland Public Service Commission opposing MPRP as well as efforts to get more help from statewide officials including Governor Moore to take a stand and work to turn this back. At the very least we need to slow the process down and go back to the drawing board.
Bottom line #1 – Carroll, Frederick & Northern Baltimore Counties should NOT be an extension cord for Northern Virginia…Bottom line #2 – Maryland is suffering from short-sighted and ideological decisions about energy production that have left us putting all our eggs in wind and solar baskets while refusing to refurbish and replace older power plants with natural gas, nuclear and even clean coal. We have got to get a comprehensive energy policy in Maryland that recognizes the reality that we are importing 40% of our electricity. It’s unsustainable obviously. More on this as we head further into the Fall.
Ready, Rose and Tomlinson Urge Congress to Pass SAVE Act
Earlier this week, Delegates Rose, Tomlinson and myself signed a petition calling for congress to immediately pass the SAVE Act. The SAVE Act seeks to ensure that only U.S. citizens vote in U.S. elections by requiring states to require proof of citizenship when registering to vote.
You can read our full press release by clicking here.
Carroll County Tax Payment Processing Delayed
The Carroll County tax office is experiencing high volumes of payment processing and are behind schedule in finalizing mailed tax payments. Any resident who has made a full tax payment postmarked, either, on or before July 31st or August 30, 2024, will receive the appropriate discount as noted on their statement.
If a resident’s payment has not cleared by mid-September, please call the county tax office at 410-386-2971 for more information.
Save the Date:
September 19th – Kristen Zihmer for Carroll County Board of Education Back to School Bash – final fundraiser before November election. Info here: https://www.zihmerforcarroll.com/events-1
October 1st – Carroll County Republican Club Red, White & Back the Blue Event – raising funds for conservative candidates including Klacik for Congress, Greg Malveaux & Kristen Zihmer for Board of Education and also donating a portion of proceeds to support our local enforcement. Info here: https://secure.anedot.com/republicanclubofcarrollcounty/redwhiteblue2024
October 10th – Greg Malveaux for Carroll County Board of Education Race to the Finish – final pre-election fundraiser. Info here: https://www.gregmalveaux.org/event/race-to-the-finish/
Have a great Labor Day weekend and please reach out with any questions.
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