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City of Frederick Aldermanic Candidates Q & A

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Online Q&A with the Aldermanic Candidates

Read below for the aldermanic candidates' responses to questions posed to them prior to the Sept. 15 primary election.:

Democrats Carol Krimm Donna Kuzemchak Michael O'Connor Kelly Russell Karen Young	Republicans Shelley Aloi Amanda Haddaway Chris Huckenpoehler Alan Imhoff Paul Smith		Questions Read below for the aldermanic candidates' responses to questions posed to them prior to the Sept. 15 primary election: [Sep. 08]: Can we see about increasing MARC train service to Frederick during the week? We currently only have three trains that leave out in the morning. A station such as Barnesville, that hardly has the large ridership that Frederick does, gets eight scheduled stops. Doesn't this seem unfair? [Sep. 04]: Who amongst our candidates is serious about promoting our local businesses, or bringing in special events that will increase tax revenue for our city? ... What about MARC service on weekends? ... What can be done on the Golden Mile? [Aug. 27]: Would you support extending Metro's Red Line to Frederick? [Aug. 21]: It is my understanding the Board of Aldermen voted to accept a bid to build a shared use path between Baker and Waterford Parks (News Post 9/5/2008). The path was to be free from vehicle traffic, and would connect the east and west side of the city. The project has been in planning since 1999. The project was to begin Summer 2009, and it hasn't. Would you be against or in favor of moving this project forward? [Aug. 12]: Tax equity — Why do I, as a condo owner, have to pay city tax and get absolutely no service except trash collection? My condo fees reflect this — so this is the same as double taxation. Not fair. I'm also a senior citizen, as most condo owners are! [Aug. 06]: What are your feelings on parking downtown? [Aug. 05]: Current local and state law does not give Mayors or Aldermen the legal right to alter or amend the actions of the Planning Commission or Historic Preservation Commission. If you were elected would you ensure that all adjudicated past cases are brought into compliance with the law? [Aug. 03]: Would you consider a reconstrution of Frederick Towne Mall into a bigger mall like Potomac Mills? [Jul. 31]: What is your position on Frederick County's solid waste issue & the proposed WTE facility? [Jul. 27]: What is your position on the Neighborhood Advisory Councils (NACs)?
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