Charles County Commissioners do not disappoint...
their good buddy, and campaign contributor, Frank Chaney. Rezoning request approved, unanimously.
Noteworthy is the fact that Sam Graves "Commissioner for the People" was the first to make the motion to approve. Cooper stated because CSM and Red Cross came out to testify, they couldn't be left out in the cold. Nevermind the hundreds of letters from Hughesville residents opposing and the dozens who spoke at the public hearings. Edith only approved because of the land donations and wanted that a condition of approval - illegal. IMHO, Reuben must be a lousy lawyer since he stated he researched the law extensively to determinie a change in the character of the neighborhood and found this request met the criteria. Fink also mentioned, again, his many "negotiations" with Chaney representatives.
I hope everyone remembers this when 2010 gets here. I will do everything I can to see to it not one of them gets re-elected. They do not represent their constituents - it seems they only cut deals for their buddies.
The revitalization plan is dead, unless, we win the appeal. Thanks, commissioners, for ruining our quality of life. I have no idea how you can sleep at night. You make me sick.
What was approved, IH or CC? Regardless the process was full of ethical violations.
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I am frankly surprised but at least they're consistent. I would have expected two of them to vote no for political reasons but savvy they're not.
Very sad for Hughesville.
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1. Community Commercial Zoning was approved.
2. Commissioner Hodge was not in attendance.
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For those who don't know, Community Commercial Zoning is what you see up and down Rt. 301. Just what you'd expect to find on a secondary road in a rural village, huh? (Heavy Sarcasm)
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Figures...the fix was in from the start. When Fink held negotiations with Chaney and NOT with any Hughesville residents, it sent a clear message that the decision had been made, and the details just had to be worked out.
Just another example that the good old buddy "system" is alive and well...
Chaney doesn't have to live with the repercussions of his actions, nor do the Commissioners - i.e. Cooper has a "home" in St. Mary's and Hodge has Delaware.
This is further proof, that the Comprehensive Plan is a worthless document, one that should be relegated to the burn pile.
Just add this to the long list of boneheaded and questionable "decisions" handed down by these second rate, two bit political hacks!!
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When will you all learn...Chaney paid for the decision he wanted. The so called political hacks always swing the way the money comes from. Wonder how much they made off the decision ???
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Commissioner Hodge not being present to vote, how appropriate.
Tells me he thought it was not an important issue to be present for...
Apathy from an elected official is pathetic.
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Hodge is in Paris trying to woo some businesses to the Energetics Park.
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Viva La France!
Hughesville ain't so viva in his plans.
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I am NOT AT ALL surprised...and like Ken said above "but at least they're consistent."
Commissioner Patterson went right along with Commissioner Cooper's vote it's been that way every sense she was she came into office back in March of 2005. I could say more but my mother told me if I couldn't say anything nice then don't say anything at all!
It's sad for Hughesville that I know. Most know my stand on saving a tree and if you were to come down to my house in Nanjemoy I have 7 to 10 dear in my back yard every night. I do hope that everyone keeps me in mind and that you give me a hand in my run for District 2 seat which Commissioner Patterson now holds. Please pass my name on to other's in your e-mails that you send out and when your out and about tell others about me. You know I came to the meetings and also gave my 3 mins of allowed talk to the Commissioners so most again know where I stand on issues like this. Getting the word out about me again is the main thing for 2010 Election.
I need everyones HELP.
Thank you
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