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News from your Civic Federation:
Updated May 5, 2008
Sentinel Article on Union PACs
Our weekly Sentinel article discusses the waning influence county unions have on elections based on the past three election cycles. See Unions, Paper Tigers and Toilet Paper.
May Newsletter Available
Our May Newsletter is available.
MCCF Annual Awards Dinner
Friday, May 9 Cocktail Reception 6:00 to 7:00 Banquet Dinner & Awards 7:00 to 9:30 p.m. New Fortune Restaurant 16515 S. Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg. See page 10 of the May newsletter for information.
Corruption and Accountability
Wayne Goldstein discusses the county schools and ethical issues in our weekly Montgomery Sentinel article, "Weast the Corruptor".
Child Lots Over Time
In our weekly Montgomery Sentinel article, Jim Humphrey from our Planning & Land Use committee discusses lurking homeowner danger for owners on "child lots" as Montgomery County sells off farmland for development. Read more in "Accident Waiting to Happen".
Our Weekly Sentinel Article
Our weekly article from the Montgomery Sentinel discusses the WSSC scare tactics on "exploding pipes".
Forestry Activity in Montgomery County
Caren Madsen from the Civic Federation has compiled a Chronology of Tree and Forestry Activity in Montgomery County, Maryland. It is intended as a supporting document to help the County Council and members of the public understand the origins and evolution of tree protection in Montgomery County. Additions to the document, as well as clarifications or corrections of any unintended errors, are suggested and welcome.
April Newsletter
Our April newsletter contains information about our April Program - The Proposed FY 2009 County Operating Budget, Environment Committee Report, Preview of May program on the county judicial system, District 4 special election, "Green Area" ZTA, abolishing the board of education, Federation nominations, yard waste tips, by-laws update, Minutes of the February 20, 2008 Executive Committee Meeting), RSVP form for 2008 awards banquet.
Still More Montgomery College History
More Montgomery College history in our weekly Sentinel article.
More Montgomery College History
Continued history of land acquisition for Montgomery College in our weekly Sentinel article.
Montgomery College History
Our weekly Sentinel article explores the unique history of Montgomery College, in Getting to Know the Real Montgomery College.
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Continuing Saga of John Q Porter
Wayne Goldstein provides more information in John Q. Porter and the DIBELS Debacle.
Please Review Your Property Assessment
Our weekly Montgomery Sentinel article points out increasing property assessments. Wayne Goldstein writes Beware the Property Tax Assessor Looking For A Shortcut through Your Wallet.
March Newsletter
Our March newsletter contains information about our March program on County Fire and Rescue Services, Silver Spring Live Nation deal, nomination for MCCF office, proposed by-laws changes, and our regular reports.
Abolish MCPS
Wayne Goldstein lays out the logic for abolishing the School Board in our weekly Sentinel article.
What's New In MCPS Land?
"Welcome to MCPS Land, where the news is always good, especially when it isn't.". Our weekly Sentinel article, by Wayne Goldstein.
Housing Data Missing
Our weekly Montgomery Sentinel article discusses the lack of data that would allow thoughtful analysis of housing issues in the county. Accurate Housing Data Needed by Jim Humphrey.
Something Evil is Lurking Beneath the Streets
Wayne Goldstein comments on large increases ahead from WSSC in WSSC and the Loch Ness Monster, our weekly Sentinel article.
February Newsletter
Our February newsletter is available to download.
Continuing on Education Quality in the Sentinel
We ask the question Are MCPS and the BOE Helping to Corrupt U.S. Education in our weekly Sentinel article.
Saving Sandy Spring
Wayne Goldstein discusses civil rights and property in Civil Rights and Wrongs in Montgomery County in 2008, our weekly Sentinel article.
The Curious Case of John Q. Porter
Our weekly Sentinel article.
MCCF Committee Issue Tracking
MCCF committee members are maintaining a list of issues that are being tracked. Please see this page for information on specific issues and reference materials. This page is updated frequently.
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This page last updated May 5, 2008 .