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 real...
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The BOE Partisan Debate
In Howard County, as our Board of Education race heads toward its June primary, local organizations have begun doling out endorsements to candidates, a practice that is neither new nor particularly noteworthy.
What is noteworthy is the "this is not an endorsement" endorsements that began in March with the Howard County Republican Club having no qualms about listing the candidates that, as they say, "share our conservative values" and "believe in redistricting for capacity only." (Bruh.)
A...
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