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Flashback from Dec. 8, 2006:  At swearing-in ceremony, leaders pledge to open doors, roll up sleeves

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Each official raised his or her hand and pledged to exercise each office without discrimination and uphold the constitutions of Maryland and the United States. They then each signed their names in the county’s official register and gave brief speeches.
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Cooper pledged to ‘‘conduct the county’s business in an open and transparent manner” and promised that ‘‘fully funding education will remain a top priority,” a statement that also drew applause.

Commissioner Edith J. Patterson (D) recalled that it had been nearly two years to the day since she took the oath of office as an appointee to the board. Patterson was the first African-American to serve on the board. She pledged to ‘‘demonstrate leadership that encourages open government” and reminded the audience that she and her fellow board members serve the public.
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Collins called for a continuation of the county’s fiscal responsibility and the creation of new business to suppress the residential tax burden.
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Graves said his daughter’s suggestion made him think about all the different languages — from slang to land use terminology — he would be learning as a commissioner. Graves pledged that he would always remain available to his constituents, regardless of their language, and fulfill his campaign slogan to be a ‘‘commissioner for the people.”
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Hodge pledged to work for all county citizens, supporters or otherwise, and to not neglect anyone. Hodge said the commissioner seat ‘‘is one of the hardest elected jobs in Maryland” with ‘‘little glory and few rewards.”

‘‘Our success will depend on reaching far beyond the walls of the commissioners’ office for support,” Hodge said, calling on the citizenry to provide ideas and advice. ‘‘Let’s get to work and make history together.”

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