George Wenschhof
Yesterday, on the
coldest morning in over two decades, supporters gathered at Ceresville Mansion
to share a delightful breakfast and listen to Democratic Maryland state senator
Ron Young.
In a reelection
year, it was also the last day state legislators are able to raise funds because
they are prohibited from doing so during the length of the General Assembly
session.
Among the
supporters present were Democratic candidate for county executive Jan Gardner
and Ron’s son Blaine Young, who is the Republican president of the Frederick board
of county commissioners. In what would
be a contest between two strikingly different political philosophies, Blaine
has delayed announcing whether he will be running for county executive. Many believe the delay is because Blaine’s
current employment at a local cab service and local radio station will prohibit
him from being eligible to run based on the legislative requirements for the
position.
Also
present were local educators, businessmen and elected officials, including Frederick
County Teachers Association president Gary Brennan, local attorney Thomas
Lynch, Frederick County Democratic state central committee chair Myrna
Whitworth and Elizabeth Chung, who is the Frederick County co-chair of the
Anthony Brown/Ken Ulman campaign for Governor of Maryland.
Ron Young’s
brief remarks touched on some of the bills he hopes to introduce and what he
expected to be covered during the 90 day session.
He
indicated he will continue to battle to bring back funds to the community he
serves and specifically mentioned the Barbara Fritchie house as one project he
hopes funding is approved.
Among the
bills he plans to introduce are a “Blight” bill, and a bill to help government save
money pertaining to legal notices. He also continues to support incentives to
build energy efficient new homes and convert existing homes to become energy efficient.
Ron also
indicated the contentious “rain tax” or storm water management fee will come up
again in this session.
As he
concluded his speech, he encouraged his constituents to contact his office with any
questions they may have and that he or a member of his staff would get back to
them quickly.
After, a
twenty year absence, Ron Young, the former four term mayor of The City of Frederick
won election as Maryland state senator (district 3) in 2010 beating Republican
incumbent Alex Mooney by about 1,000 votes.
So far, no
Republican has filed for the seat and with his Republican son Blaine Young
seemingly supporting his Dad’s reelection with his presence at his legislative
preview breakfast, it would appear Ron Young is a strong favorite
for reelection.
The
deadline for candidates to file in the 2014 election is February 25. The primary election is June 24 and the
General Election is November 4.
Stay
tuned.
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