We Need Everyone to Join Us For Nancy Jacobs' 60th Birthday

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Saturday, October 29, 2001 from 6:30-9pm. Wetlands Golf Club

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STATEMENT FROM SEN. NANCY JACOBS, MINORITY LEADER Republican Harford/Cecil

10/20/2011

I have just alerted fellow Republican Senators that I will not be seeking reelection as Minority Leader. While I have enjoyed serving in that capacity, I don’t believe I can give that office all the attention it deserves in the coming months and during the 2012 legislative session.

Now that we know the details of the new Congressional District Map and will soon know how the legislative lines are drawn, I am taking time to ponder my options. Some people have suggested I should consider running for Governor. Others say I should think about a Congressional run or the race for Harford County Executive.

At this point I may run for any one of those posts, or none of the above. Much of that depends on how my Senate District changes and whether I retain Cecil County, which has been very supportive of me. Whatever I chose, it is likely I will be spending a lot of time meeting new voters. That’s why I felt it was best to step aside and not run for the Leadership Post next in the next GOP leadership election.

// Nancy

Maryland GOP state Sen. Jacobs quitting leadership, eyeing Congress

The Washington Times

ANNAPOLIS — State Senate Minority Leader Nancy Jacobs said Thursday she is stepping down as leader of her party’s Senate delegation to consider running for higher office.

Mrs. Jacobs, Harford Republican, said she will remain in office during next year’s session, but is leaving her leadership role to better focus on possible runs for governor, Harford County executive or Congress against Rep. C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger.

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A RAILROAD JOB BY DEMOCRATIC LEADERSHIP ON REDISTRICTING

O’Malley Forces His Congressional Map Protecting Incumbents Through the Senate

From the Office of: Senator Nancy Jacobs
Minority Leader (R-Harford/Cecil)

I joined with every member of the Republican Party to fight the Governor’s Congressional Districting plan. Despite our unified front, the number of Democrats willing to fall in line behind the power structure in Annapolis did result in O’Malley’s map getting preliminary approval in the Senate.

This Congressional map is simply about partisan politics and not about people. Even members of the Democratic Party’s own base who are victimized by the scheme testified against it. We heard from African American’s in Montgomery County complain that their neighborhoods are broken up without good reason. Congresswoman Donna Edwards says it splits close-knit minority communities. The Montgomery County Council President and a Latina Councilwoman also testified against the Governor’s redistricting map. The League of Women Voters, Common Cause and ordinary citizens testified against the Governors’ Plan.

Republican’s introduced three alternative maps. All three keep the rural areas together. All three allow for an extra Minority-Majority district in the Maryland suburbs near Washington D.C. Why is it all three were rejected when they serve all the people best? The Democratic Machine bulldozed the alternative plans into the ground in a cold blooded attempt to hold on to power.

We must act at the voting booth. This power grab comes as O’Malley announces he will consider raising the gas tax by as much as 15 cents a gallon. We must change the balance of power in Annapolis. All the Democratic Leadership cares about their head count in Washington... not about the people.

FOR MORE INFORMATION CALL:
Suzanne Collins
Chief of Staff
410-841-3158

THEY LISTENED TO THE PEOPLE IN HARFORD AND CECIL COUNTIES ON TOLLS!!!

Sept. 16, 2011
From the office of Senator Nancy Jacobs
Minority Leader R-Harford/Cecil

You told the Maryland Transportation Authority Board members your stories that your doctors, your friends, your schools and children’s games are often located across the Hatem Bridge. You told them how times are tight, that people are hurting and it’s no time to raise tolls that could drastically change people’s lives. You showed up in great numbers at the public hearings on toll increases and YOU HAVE SUCCEEDED!

We knew the Board did not want to continue the AVI Decal program despite our pleas. Now, a new MdTA proposal incorporates an alternative idea I submitted idea to create a “Hatem Only” EZ Pass. It will have no cost for the transponder, no deposit, and no administrative fees, and cost only $10 a year for unlimited use over the Hatem. That yearly amount does rise, though, to $20 in 2013. A final yes vote on this new plan is expected next Thursday Sept. 22.

The MdTA has scaled back its original toll increase proposal drastically. The initial proposal in the summer was to implement a Hatem EZ Pass Plan for 36 dollars a year plus fees that brought the first year cost to nearly 100 dollars. It would have risen to over seventy dollars a year in 2013. THIS NEW PLAN IS A REAL VICTORY!
I wanted the Board to keep the AVI Decal, but the Board insisted it’s outdated and dangerous for toll takers when motorists are stranded at the booth if their decal expires. But this new EZ Pass plan which will be available in February is great too! The Decal will also be extended through September of next year. People with boat trailers, horse trailers and RVs will also be happy with changes in the proposed toll plan.

I just want to thank you, my constituents for trusting that it was not a “done deal” and coming out to those hearings. You made the difference!

Commissioner Robert Hodge Announces Candidacy for Re-Election

Hodge Has Been a Work Horse for County

Cecil County, MD…Today Commissioner Robert Hodge officially announced his re-election campaign for Cecil County Council (formerly Board of Commissioners) in the 5th District.

“Now, more than ever before, Cecil County needs proven leadership to guide the County during these difficult times,” said Hodge. “I have worked hard to provide common sense leadership to improve the way County Government provides services to the citizens of Cecil County. However, there is still much work to be done on important issues, such an improving our local economy, making county government more cost efficient and installing infrastructure in the growth area of the County. That’s why I am proud to announce my candidacy for re-election.”

During Hodge’s tenure in office, he has established a reputation of being a “work horse” for the people of the County. Some of his accomplishments include: passing the Cecil County Comprehensive Plan, completing the Comprehensive Rezoning process, adopting the Unsafe Structures Code, updating the Electrical Standards Ordinance, developing a Natural Gas Franchise, finding a workable solution for providing wastewater treatment for Bainbridge/Port Deposit, and working to extend the life of the County landfill. He also initiated the Animal Control Task Force.

When it comes to fiscal issues, Hodge has been an outspoken advocate for the taxpayers by establishing a Citizens Budget Advisory Commission; implementing cost cutting measures such as reducing the number of employee take-home cars; lowering the tax rate for the first time in many years; refunding landfill bonds; opposing legislation that would have mandated binding arbitration for county employees; and improving transparency of the Board of Commissioners. He successfully fought to prevent mandatory requirements that would have increased the cost of building a new home.

Looking ahead, Hodge’s goals for moving Cecil County forward include:

• Stretching tax dollars while maintaining vital services;
• Creating a business friendly climate that spurs job growth and an increased tax base;
• Improving accountability and responsiveness of county government and it’s elected officials;
• Continuing to create more transparency within Cecil County Government; and
• Lowering the tax burden.

“I firmly believe in a less intrusive government. I am not looking to expand the role, but rather make the County Government more efficient. These are the goals I strive for as a Commissioner every day,” said Hodge.

Hodge is a business and farm owner with a degree in business management and agricultural economics from Pennsylvania State University. He is deeply involved in community activities. He is a member of the Cecil County Farm Bureau, Cecil County Economic Development Commission, Cecil County Chamber of Commerce, Triumph Industrial Park Board of Directors, Cecil County Child Advocacy Advisory Board and Department of Social Services Board. He was also a member of the Cecil County Comprehensive Plan Oversight Committee, BRAC Impact Advisory Land Use Committee, and Transfer of Development Rights Citizen Advisory Committee.

Robert Hodge graduated from the Cecil Leadership Institute in 2005 and was chosen by the Cecil County Chamber of Commerce as the Small Business Person of the Year in 2009.

For more information voters can call Robert Hodge at 443.553.1517 or email him at robert@rjhmgt.com.

Senator Nancy Jacobs Named Legislator Of The Year In The Senate By The Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association

The Maryland State’s Attorney’s Association has just named Senator Nancy Jacobs, Minority Leader, (R-Cecil/Harford) as the Maryland Senate’s Legislator of the Year.

State’s Attorney’s from all 23 Maryland Counties and Baltimore City are gathered today in Ocean City for their Summer Conference. They have voted to honor Senator Jacobs for her many years of work in the Maryland General Assembly on issues involving crime fighting and prosecution.

State’s Attorney Joe Cassilly of Harford County, an officer of the State’s Attorney’s Association, says Senator Jacobs has been chosen as Legislator of the Year because she championed numerous bills that helped make it easier for prosecutors do their job bringing criminals to justice. He says Jacobs also uses her position as a member of the Judicial Proceedings Committee to help move crime fighting legislation towards passage.

Senator Nancy Jacobs is known for sponsoring the first gang legislation ever in Maryland which helped prosecutors better fight that type of organized crime. She also sponsored Jessica’s Law in Maryland which now requires mandatory minimum sentences for child sex offenders of 15 and 25 years behind bars.

Senator Jacobs says she is deeply honored to have been chosen by this statewide group of prosecutors and plans to do all she can to make sure they get the tools they need to keep criminals off the street.