Defending Law Enforcement
I wanted to update you on the bill hearings held this week that will seek to further restrict law enforcement and their ability to engage in proactive policing. Again, only Democrats were permitted to have bills presented this week. These hearings were a major departure from the Senate’s usual practice of dedicating summer hearings to bi-partisan studies and discussion of major issues. I stand proudly with our police departments. Our Republican JPR members - and entire Republican caucus - are united in supporting our law enforcement. Below, please see a letter my Republican colleagues and I sent a letter last week to Senate President Bill Ferguson.
Here is a local television news report covering the hearings and some of my comments: https://wjla.com/news/local/maryland-senators-debate-police-reform-policies-via-livestream
State Open Space Funding Approved for Carroll County
This week Carroll County received approval of Department of Natural Resources Program funding for $370,048 from Program Open Space for the following projects:
-Double Pipe Creek - Keymar: $20,000 in additional funding for the design, engineering and construction of concrete boat ramp for access to Monocacy Scenic River Trail.
-Deer Park - Finksburg: $63,000 in additional funding for new equipment and safety surfacing at the tot lot consistent with National Playground Safety Standards and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
-Wakefield Valley Park - Westminster: $81,128 in funding to construct a new picnic shelter with ADA-compliant access and parking.
-Christmas Tree Park - Manchester: $205,920.06 to replace the old lighting system on athletic field.
Ready Fall Family Fundraiser - Island Green in Westminster:
This has been an incredibly trying year for all of us. We are fighting to come out on the other side and heading into an incredibly important Presidential election. I also know that people are sick and tired of being stuck at home!
To that end, my team and I wanted to have some fun. We are holding our Annual Fall Family Fundraiser on Wednesday, October 14th from 5:00-7:00 PM at Island Greene Family Fun Center in Westminster.
Tickets are $50 per person and sponsorships are also available for $2000, 1000, $500, or $300. Children under 18 are free!
Attendees will have access to the mini-golf course and driving range with balls provided. We’ll have boxed meals provided by Molli’s Café in Westminster. We will be complying with all health department safety regulations as we support these two local, small businesses.
Whether you can join us or not, your donation of $50, $100 or any amount you can spare by clicking here will help make the event a success.
2020 Election Information
- All Carroll County voters will be mailed a postcard with information provided on our website in September.
- All Carroll County voters will be mailed a sample ballot in late-September/early-October.
- In-Person Early Voting will be held from Monday, October 26-Monday, November 2 from 7am-8pm every day, including Saturday and Sunday. It will be located at the Westminster Senior Center and South Carroll Swim Club. See the “Early Voting” quick link under the “Voter Registration” tab at the top of this page.
- Election Day is, of course, Tuesday, November 3 from 7am-8pm. A limited number of in person voting centers will be available. I am not pleased with the fact that it's fewer locations than normal. However, I wanted to be sure you know where to go. Voters in Carroll County can go to any of these sites to vote on Election Day.
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Francis Scott Key High School |
3825 Bark Hill Rd. Union Bridge, MD 21791 |
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Liberty High School |
5855 Bartholow Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784 |
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Manchester Valley High School |
3300 Maple Grove Rd. Manchester, MD 21102 |
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Old New Windsor Community Room |
1100 Green Valley Rd. New Windsor, MD 21776 |
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North Carroll Middle School |
2401 Hanover Pike, Hampstead, MD 21074 |
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Parr’s Ridge Elementary School |
202 Watersville Rd. Mt. Airy, MD 21771 |
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Pleasant Valley Fire Hall |
2030 S Pleasant Valley Rd. Westminster, MD 21158 |
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Sandymount Elementary |
2222 Old Westminster Pike Finksburg, MD 21048 |
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South Carroll High School |
1300 W Old Liberty Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784 |
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South Carroll Swim Club |
1900 W Liberty Rd. Westminster, MD 21157 |
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Taneytown Elementary School |
100 Kings Dr. Taneytown, MD 21787 |
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Westminster Senior Center |
125 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157 |
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Winter’s Mill High School |
560 Gorsuch Rd. Westminster, MD 21157 |
- All voters should have also received a mail-in ballot application in late-August. If a voter sends an application for a mail-in ballot, they will not be eligible to vote a regular ballot in-person. They will be required to vote a provisional ballot. Ballots will be mailed in late-September. All applications and all ballots will be sent with a pre-paid postage envelope for easy return. If you want to vote this way but do not wish to return by mail, drop boxes will be available:
- Secure drop boxes for voted mail-in ballots will be available from October 1 through 8pm on Tuesday, November 3 every day, 24 hours a day. These drop boxes will be located at the following spots:
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Board of Elections Office |
300 S Center St. Westminster, MD 21157 |
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Liberty High School |
5855 Bartholow Rd. Sykesville, MD 21784 |
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North Carroll Senior Center |
2328 Hanover Pike Hampstead, MD 21074 |
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Taneytown Police Station |
120 E Baltimore St. Taneytown, MD 21787 |
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South Carroll Swim Club |
1900 W Liberty Rd. Westminster, MD 21157 |
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Westminster Senior Center |
125 Stoner Ave. Westminster, MD 21157 |
You can reach me personally anytime at SenatorReady@gmail.com. My team and I will do our best to get back to you as quickly as possible.