[RP TownTalk] 15% higher taxes....

[euniverz at aol.com]

Sarah, unfortunately I've been beating this drum for years.  I've submitted testimony, I've called, I've cajoled, I've analyzed county-provided data.  Even the agency that enforces the law states it's costly and ineffective.  I even participated in a task force to study the subject, and more. 
 
The council has remained entrenched.  So, if our new councilmember would like to help now, she is welcomed to give me a call or email me.  I'm sure they know how to reach me by now.  

Adrianne Lefkowitz
 
 
 
-----Original Message-----
From: Sarah Wayland <sarah.wayland at gmail.com>
To: Euniverz at aol.com <euniverz at aol.com>
Cc: TownTalk <towntalk at riverdale-park.org>; district3 <district3 at co.pg.md.us>
Sent: Mon, Mar 16, 2015 10:58 am
Subject: Re: [RP TownTalk] 15% higher taxes....


 
  
I'm so glad you copied our District 3 team, because the County Council has the power to do something!   
  
   
  
  
You should write our District 3 County Council representative (Dannielle Glaros) and provide specific information about your proposal. This is a great example of a way that our citizens can help our leaders govern more effectively by providing them with information.   
  
   
  
  
-Sarah  
  
   
  
 
 
  
  
   
    
     
      
       
        
         
          
           
            
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On Mon, Mar 16, 2015 at 10:52 AM,    <euniverz at aol.com> wrote:   
   
          
      I realize the importance of education cannot be stressed enough and I would like to see that money back in the county budget.  I also know from first hand experience there is at least one place in government operations where a simple change in county law can save the county one-quarter to one-half million dollars a year.  If I know of one instance in my very narrow focus on government activities I am quite certain there are many situations in which the same condition exists.  I would be more inclined to pay additional taxes if the county would make an honest effort trim the waste I know is there (as well as the waste I don't know about).      
      
      
      
Adrianne Lefkowitz     
      
      
      
      
      
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"One reason Rushern Baker has to propose an      
 increase in county taxes/funding      
 is that the budget proposed by Governor Hogan      
 cut funding for PGCPS for the      
 2015-2016 school year by $38 million (this was      
 part of a massive cut in      
 funding for education statewide in his proposed      
 budget). Kevin Maxwell, CEO      
 and Superintendent of PGCPS, has indicated that      
 this will translate to a      
 loss of 500-600 teachers (PGPCS has 205..."      
 schools).      
      
     
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