DELEGATE MIKE MCDERMOTT: PRESS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
4.2.12“Urge the Members of the Ways and Means Committee to Take Action on HB966”
On March 15th, 2012, the House Ways and Means Committee heard HB 966 - Wicomico County - Board of Education - Selection of Members - Straw Ballot. This bill, sponsored by Delegate Michael A. McDermott (Worcester and Wicomico Counties), would simply allow the people of Wicomico County to voice their opinions about the selection method of the members on the Wicomico County Board of Education. It proposes a non-binding referendum that would ask whether voters favor changing the selection method of school board members from being appointed by the Governor to a direct election by county voters.
What has happened since the hearing on March 15th? Absolutely nothing. In response to this, Delegate McDermott is asking the citizens of Wicomico County to urge the Ways and Means Committee Members to vote on this bill. In particular, please contact the Ways and Means Committee Chairwoman:
Delegate Sheila E. Hixson
Phone Number: 410-841-3469 or 301-858-3469 or 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3469
Address: Room 131, House Office Building, Annapolis, MD 21401-1912
Fax: (410) 841-3777, (301) 858-3777
Delegate McDermott is also asking the citizens of Wicomico County to contact the members of the Wicomico County Delegation who did not support this bill:
Delegate Norman Conway
Phone Number: 410-841-3407 or 301-858-3407 or 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3407
Address: Room 121, House Office Building, 6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
Fax: (410) 841-3416, (301) 858-3416
Delegate Rudolph CanePhone Number: 410- 841-3427 or 301-858-3427 or 1-800-492-7122, ext. 3427
Address: Room 364, House Office Building, 6 Bladen St., Annapolis, MD 21401
E-mail: rudolph.cane@house.state.md.us
Fax: (410) 841-3780 or (301) 858-3780
If the people of Wicomico County want the right to simply ask a question at the ballot box, they must act now!
