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Our Say: Council debate on replacing Jones goes far astray

Did an elected body ever go more disgracefully off the rails than the County Council has while trying to fill the District 1 seat left vacant by the removal of Daryl Jones? If so, we can’t recall it.

On Thursday, the council pared the 10 applicants for the post down to two finalists, and reasonable people can disagree about which one is a better choice. But the bizarre behavior of some council members indicated that more than the candidates’ ability was at issue.

Poll

Do you support Councilman Jerry Walker's bill that would declare English the county’s official language?

Submitted by Elyzabeth Marcussen on Thu, 02/09/2012 - 3:04pm
Yes
74% (25 votes)
No
26% (9 votes)
Total votes: 34

The County Council is set to vote on Jan. 17 on measures to declare Councilman Daryl Jones' seat vacant. What should they do?

Submitted by Elyzabeth Marcussen on Fri, 01/06/2012 - 10:47am
The council should remove Jones
82% (18 votes)
The council should allow Jones to remain in office while in prison with pay.
5% (1 vote)
The council should allow Jones to remain in office and give up five months of his county salary.
14% (3 votes)
Total votes: 22

What are your New Year's Eve plans?

Submitted by Elyzabeth Marcussen on Wed, 12/28/2011 - 10:21am
Catch the fun and fireworks in Annapolis or Baltimore.
0% (0 votes)
Heading out to a big party at a hotel or function hall.
10% (2 votes)
Celebrating with friends or family.
38% (8 votes)
Going to a Watch Night event.
0% (0 votes)
Falling asleep on the couch.
43% (9 votes)
Working.
10% (2 votes)
Total votes: 21

What is the best part of the turkey?

Submitted by Elyzabeth Marcussen on Tue, 11/22/2011 - 7:00pm
White meat
45% (30 votes)
Dark meat
29% (19 votes)
Skin
21% (14 votes)
Don't eat turkey.
5% (3 votes)
Total votes: 66

Should the Brumwell 20 acre property on Pasadena's Mountain Road be rezoned to allow for a "big box" retailer?

Submitted by Elyzabeth Marcussen on Wed, 10/05/2011 - 10:19am
Yes. A big box store will bring jobs to Pasadena.
34% (58 votes)
No. A big box store will bring crime to our community.
5% (9 votes)
Yes. It is better than condominiums. Too many people already clog up Mountain Road.
19% (32 votes)
No. Mountain Road and the end of Route 100 can't handle the traffic.
42% (71 votes)
Total votes: 170

School starts in less than three weeks. Are you planning on doing any of these activities before summer's end?

Submitted by Elyzabeth Marcussen on Fri, 08/05/2011 - 10:07am
Go back-to-school shopping during tax free shopping week, Aug. 14 to 20.
25% (1 vote)
Nag my kid(s) to finish those summer homework assignments.
25% (1 vote)
Take some a day trip to D.C. or the Inner Harbor or what have you.
0% (0 votes)
We're going downy ocean, hon!
0% (0 votes)
We're already too busy with fall sports.
0% (0 votes)
Lay around the pool or crash a friend's pool.
0% (0 votes)
Crab feast!
25% (1 vote)
Catch an Os game.
0% (0 votes)
See the Ravens trounce the chiefs in the first preseason home game on Aug. 19!
25% (1 vote)
None of the above.
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 4

What is the first food you're going to eat at the Big Glen Burnie Carnival?

Submitted by Elyzabeth Marcussen on Fri, 07/29/2011 - 9:41am
Fried Snickers bar, Musketeer bar or Oreos.
25% (2 votes)
Crab cake
25% (2 votes)
Pit beef, ham or turkey
13% (1 vote)
Funnel cake
25% (2 votes)
Fried potato ribbons
0% (0 votes)
Cotton candy
0% (0 votes)
Snoball
0% (0 votes)
Homemade ice cream sandwich
0% (0 votes)
Pulled pork sandwich
0% (0 votes)
Italian sausage
13% (1 vote)
None of the above (plan on doing too many rides!)
0% (0 votes)
Total votes: 8
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