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County could get federal funds for plumbing

Maryland Independent, by NANCY BROMLEY McCONATY

Charles County is poised to receive $300,000 in federal funding to provide indoor plumbing to a few more than 200 residents who live in the Nanjemoy and Cobb Neck areas who do not have facilities inside their homes.

Sen. Barbara A. Mikulski (D-Md.), who heads the U.S. Senate’s Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Committee, is seeking $1.675 million in federal funding for critical community development projects in Maryland, according to a press release. The appropriations committee reviewed the fiscal 2010 THUD bill last week and it has been forwarded to the Senate for passage in September, said Rachel MacKnight, Mikulski’s communications director.


Posted by: Sammy on 08/07/09 at 11:51 AM
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    Charles County is poised to receive $300,000 in federal funding to provide indoor plumbing to a few more than 200 residents who live in the Nanjemoy and Cobb Neck areas who do not have facilities inside their homes.
    Although $1 million is needed to install indoor plumbing to approximately 207 homes in the county any funding earmarked for the project will be welcome, said Charles County commissioners' President F. Wayne Cooper (D).

    "We've been working on this problem for years," he said. "It's one of our priorities."
    Let's look at all the millions of dollars that have been spent by the Commissioners on projects in the last few "years," each of which has cost more than what is needed to remedy this issue. How is it then that they can call this one of their "priorities?"

    Their rennovation of auditorium to boardroom cost more than what is needed to bring plumbing to all these homes. I guess a new board room to replace one that was just rennovated a year before was more important than indoor plumbing in 200 homes.

    Comment by The Quack  on  08/08/09  at  01:02 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
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    Commissioners' Vice President Edith J. Patterson (D) said the lack of indoor plumbing adversely impacts the health and welfare of the folks who live in substandard housing and it also wreaks havoc on the environment.

    "The sewage is seeping into the ground and ultimately into our waterways," she said. "Senator Mikulski understands that we're dealing with critical health issues here. I'm extremely pleased that the senator recognizes the plight of so many of our rural citizens who are living in squalor."
    Again... a "healt and welfare" issue... and enviromental issue... yet nothing since 2006 or before.

    Comment by The Quack  on  08/08/09  at  01:03 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
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    Commissioner Gary V. Hodge (D) said the commissioners want to continue to work with the county's congressional delegation to address the problem.

    "We want the congressional delegation to join us to relieve this situation which we feel is dire," he said. "We deeply appreciate the support of Senator Mikulski and the other members of the congressional delegation in [trying] to secure these funds. It's long past time for this problem to be addressed ... The time to act on this is long overdue."
    Long overdue is right... 2010 is right around to corner! Have to start working on those promises from the last campaign.

    Comment by The Quack  on  08/08/09  at  01:05 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
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    Collins said the county will continue to push forward until every house in the county has indoor plumbing.

    "There shouldn't be one house in Charles County that lacks indoor plumbing," he said. "I grew up here. A lot of my friends lived in shacks; they had outhouses. We're talking about serious poverty. It's improved greatly but a lot more needs to be done."
    Improved greatly? How many of those homes that lacked indoor plumbing have had that situation fixed? Since no one's come up with any money... the other commissioners seem to think NOW's the time act... how could things have already improved?

    I'm confused.

    Comment by The Quack  on  08/08/09  at  01:07 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
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    Commissioners' Vice President Edith J. Patterson (D) said the lack of indoor plumbing adversely impacts the health and welfare of the folks who live in substandard housing and it also wreaks havoc on the environment.


    I maybe wrong and I have been before just ask my WIFE.....But hasn't Commissioner Patterson been around this County for years...Lets see how many years on the School Board and I'm sure any school board memeber knows of just how bad condition are as to housing(kids do talk to teachers). Also Commissioner Cooper he was on the School Board as well and around this County for many years and then here comes 2010 around so lets do what we should have done years ago and then when Sept of 2010 gets here they will be singing SEE WHAT ALL WE DID FOR YOU HERE IN THIS COUNTY SO VOTE US BACK IN.....Sad part is most will not see what they didn't do over the past 4/5 yrs all most here in this county will just see what they did a month before they go and vote.

    Kurt and all in here on the DUCK I feel that the message WE need to get out to the people of Charles County is the lack of what they commissioners haven't done over the past 4/5 years.

    It is no surprise to me what ALL the Commissioners will try and do from now till Sept of 2010! I am seeing it already!

    Quack you are so right in all what you posted above smile

    Comment by DeGiorgi  on  08/08/09  at  06:52 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
  • 6. · GIVE ME A FLAMING BREAK! Cooper on the Boar since 2002, Edith on the board since 2005, the rest since 2006, AND NOT ONE STEP TAKEN OR ONE DIME SPENT UNTIL ONE YEAR BEFORE THEY HAVE TO STAND FOR ELECTION! Cooper stated in a public hearing on May 19th "We (The COmmissioners) have been in office for three years, and we haven't accomplished any of our campaign promises yet." One of his rare moments of honesty.

    Please, get more involved in the effort to oust these charlatans. We still need a good strong candidate to run against WACO and others, and all of these challenger candidates need YOU to help them. It is so embarassing that we have let them win elected office. We should have good Democratic and Republican candidates lined up against EACH ONE of them, and even independent candidates would be a good idea.

    Comment by Airwolf  on  08/08/09  at  02:49 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
  • 7. · Oh but Airwolf, they have so many more important issues to address, such as the Connector extension!

    Geez, we've got to give them a chance for heaven's sake!!
    JUST KIDDING!!

    Comment by cheryl  on  08/09/09  at  08:44 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
  • 8. · I agree with all. It was only after amuch needed airing of the 'stink' (scuse the pun) that the Commissioners were fianlly embarrassed about doing something.

    They put if off unntil they could not ignore the problem anymore. We talked about it here at the last election cycle and many folks were "shocked" that these conditions existed.

    Now with some help from some of their buddies; and some new regulations passed (which allow much more broad use of land) they are now tooting that it is and HAS BEEN a 'priority".

    Hogwash- but with enough self praising those who dont know will beleive it.

    formerly known on the ‘Duck’ as spirit of the elder & BJGoodwin

    Comment by Barbara  on  08/09/09  at  11:07 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
  • 9. · You folks should know that sometime in 98, the President and Vice President attended a meeting of the Western Charles Democratic Club, where the VP spoke. A very prominent Democrat got to his feet and berated the VP, stating that if she did not DO something about the conditions in Nanjemoy HE would run against her in 08, or something to that effect. It was a tirade, and the Pres got up and scolded the group for treating the VP so inappropriately. Johnnie, help me with this one, but as I understand it, she has never been back to the Western CHarles Club?

    Once again, proof that ordinary Democrats get it - These people have an agenda, and their agenda has nothing to do with what the public wants.

    Please have your friends of all persuasions sign the pledge to oust the 5 COmmissioners. When we get a good count, we intend to let the press know about the statistics. The personal information will not be released to the press or to the government.

    Comment by Airwolf  on  08/09/09  at  11:17 AM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
  • 10. · Airwolf>>> You are so right about the above statement and what took place at that dinner that night. Commissioner Patterson was hammered on some issues and the person doing the asking was not very happy on her replies and this person was like a pitt-bull just wouldn't let go. But he or she has a right to get answers to your questions that you address at a meeting or a dinner/meeting as this one was. Commissioner Cooper was there and shortly after that she left packed up and walked out. Commissioner Cooper got up and said we didn't teach her with respect. OH Well my take on that is if any Commissioner can't handle the heat then he or she needs to step down. I for one just sat there and took it all in on how the cards were falling. It was a show to watch smile

    Now the year you have some what off....It was early in 08 that this took place over at the Western Charles Dem dinner and I have not seen her come back? A couple of us just sat there taking it all in. It was a show to watch that night that's for sure.

    I have a dinner I'm going to on Monday night which Commissioner Cooper is the main speaker and I wonder if Commissioner Patterson will show up as well? I was telling Kurt the other day that Reps should also come to some of the Dem dinners. It is open to ALL to attend. I would welcome all to attend Kurt knows my feelings there.

    Oh by the way people of the DUCK my wife is in here now and I have not one clue on what name she is using she will not tell me :( Oh great I could be having a fight over an issue in here and it could be with my wife...LMAO

    Comment by DeGiorgi  on  08/09/09  at  02:50 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
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    "I'm extremely proud. We've been accountable to the citizens," Patterson said. "Businesses have come forth, there's been progress with relieving [traffic] congestion. We've brought in a new streamlined mode of government that's more efficient."

    A staunch advocate for housing, Patterson said the commissioners have made tremendous progress in that effort, and relationships have been forged between the county teachers and sheriff's office.


    I still havent seen them be advocates for housing- if they were there would have been progress or much news of progress in the last 3 years, by now

    formerly known on the ‘Duck’ as spirit of the elder & BJGoodwin

    Comment by Barbara  on  08/10/09  at  09:25 PM | [Back to Top] | [Back to Main]
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