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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]D means minority interests can hold the whole County hostage. Follow the money - it's always about following the money. Who is funding option D/who venefits from passing option D?  From Seventh State:

Real estate interests have accounted for 83% of Nine District’s cash contributions. Interestingly, while Washington Property Company president Charlie Nulsen and the three county employee unions were major Nine District contributors in prior reports, they have not contributed any more since July. Nine District has collected contributions from leaders of the county’s Republican Party, which has raised money for the group on its website. The group has spent money on fees for Baltimore consultant Rowland Strategies, legal fees, robocalls and advertising (especially on Facebook).[/quote]

[b]How can one, or maybe two, moderate Republican or Democratic council members hold the county hostage [/b]over the objections of 7 other members? Seriously- how?[/quote]

Because of a Ficker ammendment that passed several years ago, that taxes cannot be raised without unanimous consent from all council members. Just imagine one up County person saying, I know we need it, but I'm not going to vote yes unless you give us...[/quote]

Yep, and ultimately this is what Amendment D is all about. All you need is one representative to block any tax or revenue increases, which is ridiculous. 
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