One of many hot topics in the Howard County political scene this week was an ethics complaint regarding a potential conflict of interest involving BOE member Vicky Cutroneo. The discussion brought forth many supporters of Ms. Cutroneo, including County Council member David Yungmann (R-D5).
While it is unknown who submitted the complaint, Mr. Yungmann was quick to blame supporters of last year’s school redistricting plan – which he described as “income and race based” (cringe). Is that really the best way to describe a boundary reassignment whose intent was to reduce the concentration of poverty in our schools, which has proven negative effects?
