Posts tagged Beth Daly
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What does Maryland’s primary mean for smart growth?
Turnout was low in Maryland’s primary election yesterday, but there were some surprises, especially in the local races. What does it mean for urbanism in the state, particularly in Montgomery and Prince George’s counties? Our contributors offer their thoughts. Ronit Dancis: Though primary elections tend to draw out the voters most inclined to oppose change,… Keep reading…
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Montgomery at-large candidates diverge on growth, development issues
The most controversial primary in Montgomery County this year might be for the at-large council seat. More so than any race, this one focuses on how the county should grow and whether it can meet the increasing demand for urban, transit-served communities. There are six candidates vying for four at-large seats on the County Council. The incumbents include Nancy Floreen and George… Keep reading…
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It’s not about how fast we should grow, but where
Pointing to busy roads and crowded schools, some candidates in this year’s Montgomery County primary election say the county is growing too fast. But people are going to come anyway, making the real issue where that growth should happen. Keep reading…
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Candidate who’s “concerned” about Purple Line gets angry when pro-Purple Line organization gives her a low score
If you’re running for office, you’d like to get votes from everyone, and avoid angering people. A lot of candidates try to do this by expressing “support” for big projects which have a lot of proponents, while also voicing “concerns” to those against the project. Muriel Bowser was an avid practitioner of this strategy during the DC mayoral… Keep reading…