The number of registered voters in Frederick County now skews ever-so-slightly blue, after more than two decades of Republicans leading the way.
Political notes
- Political Notes: Conservative Club leads effort to bring back Board of County Commissioners
- Political Notes: Local Democrats, Republicans spar over name-calling Facebook post
- As Hagen's balloon release ban bill passes, a satirical event takes shape
- Political Notes: Update from firm completing 287(g) audit expected next month
- Political Notes: Hough, Pippy to propose changes to criminal gang law
City notes
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- City notes: Board of Aldermen shoot, score with universally popular proposals at public hearing
- City notes: Bike-friendly city planner to retire after 18 years
- City notes: Wednesday workshop wrap-up and summer fun ahead for Frederick residents
- City notes: Revitalized Education Commission discussed, appointment sought for Public Art Commission
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Political notes
- Political Notes: Conservative Club leads effort to bring back Board of County Commissioners
- Political Notes: Local Democrats, Republicans spar over name-calling Facebook post
- As Hagen's balloon release ban bill passes, a satirical event takes shape
- Political Notes: Update from firm completing 287(g) audit expected next month
- Political Notes: Hough, Pippy to propose changes to criminal gang law
City notes
- City Notes: What's so funny about peace, love and understanding?
- City notes: Board of Aldermen shoot, score with universally popular proposals at public hearing
- City notes: Bike-friendly city planner to retire after 18 years
- City notes: Wednesday workshop wrap-up and summer fun ahead for Frederick residents
- City notes: Revitalized Education Commission discussed, appointment sought for Public Art Commission
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