Frustration with growth plans, support for Candice Quinn Kelly, overall takeaway from April 25 town hall meeting
This much is true: The issues of school overcrowding/redistricting and the growing frustration of citizens over what they say is poor planning and the rapid pace of residential development in Charles County are emerging as hot-button issues for the next election.
WATCH video — Bensville parent thanks CQK for being responsive to parents.
WATCH video — Are Bensville parents “caught up” with the school redistricting problem?
WATCH video — CQK talks about the Planning Commission’s rejection of a Priority Preservation Area for Charles County.
WATCH video — Alex Winter asks about the ethics of Commissioner Reuben Collins.
WATCH video — CQK: “We don’t need to be entering into Developer Rights & Responsibility Agreements right now.”
WATCH video — Edward Joell discusses why protecting the Mattawoman Creek is good for economic development.
WATCH video — Delegate Peter Murphy says continue to show up and there will be change in Charles County.
Listen to nearly 2 hours of audio from a standing-room only town hall meeting hosted by Commissioner President Candice Quinn Kelly on April 25th.
Video segments from the event will be available tomorrow …
Davis town hall meeting turns into battle with parents over issue of school overcrowding
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LISTEN to audio from Commissioner Debra Davis’ April 12th town hall meeting where angry parents repeatedly asked about the issue of school overcrowding. In one of her responses, Commissioner Davis emphasized an October 2011 vote by the Board of Commissioners that switched Charles County to a more conservative, state-based formula for school student capacity — but in her answer, she flip-flopped because the truth is that Commissioner Davis actually voted “NO” on this change in county policy. (READ an October 2011 MD Independent article about the vote).
WATCH video — Parents question Commissioner Davis about allowing more development in the county when the schools are already overcrowded. “If we don’t have the space for students, why [do we] keep building? … I expect more from my government and from my county,” says one citizen.
WATCH video — Commissioner Davis: “Everyone keeps pointing to development — I’m not sure that’s it, but we’re going to find out.”
WATCH video — Resident to Commissioner Davis: “I would like you to put down your phone while we’re having the meeting.”
WATCH video — Howard Dent to Commissioner Davis: “I assume there is a backroom deal going on with the new comprehensive plan.”
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