2006 Elections, Part I

GOPerative was more than willing to give his two cents on who he hopes wins in the fall. Problem: He doesn't give a darn reason why. If you're going to give a synopsis on who's running for what in the county, for the love of all that's intelligent in this world, please back yourself up with fact, not fangs.

Todays focus is on the County Executive race.

David Craig was appointed to his position after James Harkin resigned to take a job as director of Maryland Environmental Services. Craig, along with a few other county members, haven't seen a development bill they haven't liked, and will forsake all common sense in the name of commercial expansion. Craig's cronyism is also familiar to a certain Chief Executive I know, giving his wife and sister-in-law some jobs. Yay. This guy needs to go. All he has is experience is Havre De Grace, which is a nice area, but is by no means an excuse to say, "Hey, I can run the county!"

Ann Helton has announced her candidacy a little while ago. Her campaign newsletter clearly drove the message home with "intelligent growth". Helton has had experience with organisations that affect the whole state of Maryland, not just one municipality. She has a pretty comprehensive plan to revitalize a good portion of the Rt.40 corridor, smart move, actually. Have you ever driven down Rt. 40? With the swampish areas aside, the corridor is an eyesore of unfettered growth.

Make your own choice. I'm going with Helton in the fall.