Many say Waldorf doesn’t need any more retail or chain restaurants, but…this one does make me happy!
Commercial Happenings in Southern Maryland
You asked for it and it looks like it’s going to happen. Cracker Barrel is coming to Waldorf! The site for the new location will be next to the Carrabas Restaurant on route 301 North.
I am not a good judge of how many people were there as this is my first time going to something so huge. I can say this much, DAMN there were a lot of folks down there.
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Each official raised his or her hand and pledged to exercise each office without discrimination and uphold the constitutions of Maryland and the United States. They then each signed their names in the county’s official register and gave brief speeches.
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Cooper pledged to ‘‘conduct the county’s business in an open and transparent manner” and promised that ‘‘fully funding education will remain a top priority,” a statement that also drew applause.
Commissioner Edith J. Patterson (D) recalled that it had been nearly two years to the day since she took the oath of office as an appointee to the board. Patterson was the first African-American to serve on the board. She pledged to ‘‘demonstrate leadership that encourages open government” and reminded the audience that she and her fellow board members serve the public.
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Collins called for a continuation of the county’s fiscal responsibility and the creation of new business to suppress the residential tax burden.
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Graves said his daughter’s suggestion made him think about all the different languages — from slang to land use terminology — he would be learning as a commissioner. Graves pledged that he would always remain available to his constituents, regardless of their language, and fulfill his campaign slogan to be a ‘‘commissioner for the people.”
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Hodge pledged to work for all county citizens, supporters or otherwise, and to not neglect anyone. Hodge said the commissioner seat ‘‘is one of the hardest elected jobs in Maryland” with ‘‘little glory and few rewards.”
‘‘Our success will depend on reaching far beyond the walls of the commissioners’ office for support,” Hodge said, calling on the citizenry to provide ideas and advice. ‘‘Let’s get to work and make history together.”
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Each official raised his or her hand and pledged to exercise each office without discrimination and uphold the constitutions of Maryland and the United States. They then each signed their names in the county’s official register and gave brief speeches.
[...]
Cooper pledged to ‘‘conduct the county’s business in an open and transparent manner” and promised that ‘‘fully funding education will remain a top priority,” a statement that also drew applause.
Commissioner Edith J. Patterson (D) recalled that it had been nearly two years to the day since she took the oath of office as an appointee to the board. Patterson was the first African-American to serve on the board. She pledged to ‘‘demonstrate leadership that encourages open government” and reminded the audience that she and her fellow board members serve the public.
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Collins called for a continuation of the county’s fiscal responsibility and the creation of new business to suppress the residential tax burden.
[...]
Graves said his daughter’s suggestion made him think about all the different languages — from slang to land use terminology — he would be learning as a commissioner. Graves pledged that he would always remain available to his constituents, regardless of their language, and fulfill his campaign slogan to be a ‘‘commissioner for the people.”
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Hodge pledged to work for all county citizens, supporters or otherwise, and to not neglect anyone. Hodge said the commissioner seat ‘‘is one of the hardest elected jobs in Maryland” with ‘‘little glory and few rewards.”
‘‘Our success will depend on reaching far beyond the walls of the commissioners’ office for support,” Hodge said, calling on the citizenry to provide ideas and advice. ‘‘Let’s get to work and make history together.”
(Photo of Rev. Floyd Flake)
Joey DiGuglielmo of The Washington Blade reports on GLAA’s August 24 ratings meeting. Besides Bob Summersgill and myself, who are shown in the above photo, participants included Frank Kameny, Craig Howell, Ron Swanda, Geri Hughes, Cartwright Moore, Barrett Brick and Miguel Tuason. In the lower right of the photo you can see the back of Barrett’s head and a sliver of Miguel’s face.
Cliffton on the Potomac Community
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A clip from the meeting:
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Cliffton on the Potomac Community