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Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Residents Offer Their Thoughts on Election Day

Several Bel Air residents weighed in Tuesday on major issues that drove their votes.

While one Bel Air resident gave her thoughts on camera, several others told Patch what this Bel Air municipal election is about for them. Edwin Weaver, a 60-year resident of Bel Air, thinks the major issue of this election is the purchase of the old BB&T Bank building on Main Street. He said the purchase was one he is "OK" with. For Angelo Monico, the candidates' perspective on property taxes was the issue driving his vote. Monico, who has lived in town for two decades, said Terence Hanley and Greg Adolph addressed those issues to his satisfaction. Joe Rehrmann, a 46-year resident of Bel Air, said he always votes in the town election and for him, it's about town management and who can do that job best. "I think traffic is the biggest issue…

Wednesday, November 2, 2011

Bel Air Election 2011

LIVE: Bel Air Commissioners Election Forum

Patch is providing live updates from Wednesday night's forum.

7:45 p.m.: Closing statements 7:45 p.m.: Burdette believes she can bring a unique perspective to the board. She said a friend asked her, what does a commissioner do and why are you doing it? "Commissioners are responsible for healthy, safety and welfare of members of town and I feel like my knowledge and experience from 35 years in public service as well as time all make me a good person for the job." She said she "truly has a passion for our small town." 7:46 p.m.: Hanley says it's been a great pleasure to serve as commissioner and looks forward to serving another four years. 7:47 p.m.: Adolph says thanks for putting this together. His interest is self motivated and that he is here for his wife and kids. He wants to impose on the town …

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sp0t

8:50 am on Thursday, November 3, 2011

I agree. Didn't expect him to make an appearance.   more ›

Friday, October 28, 2011

Bel Air Election 2011

Meet the Candidate: Terence Hanley

Get to know candidates for the 2011 Bel Air election.

Name: Terence Hanley Residence: Broadway  Political Party: Republican Hometown: Bel Air Commissioner History: Seeking reelection for third full term. EDITOR'S NOTE: Hanley did not return multiple requests to do a video interview in the same format as the four candidates below. Get to know Edward Hopkins. Get to know Robert Reier. Get to know Greg Adolph. Get to know Susan Burdette

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Meet the Candidate: Edward Hopkins

Get to know candidates for the 2011 Bel Air election.

Name: Edward Hopkins Residence: North Kelly Avenue  Political Party: Republican Hometown: Bel Air Commissioner History: Seeking reelection for second full term. Get to know Terence Hanley on Friday. Get to know Robert Reier. Get to know Greg Adolph. Get to know Susan Burdette

Edward Hopkins

9:03 pm on Friday, October 28, 2011

There is no short term solution. What I will continue to work on is a longer term solution focused on Rt.1 /Rt. 24. Although the intersection is within Town limits it joins two state roadways .This intersection was designed in the 70’s & prevailing wisdom at the time was an at- grade intersection which they felt was more appropriate for Bel Air than an overpass.We spoke to SHA on numerous …   more ›

Wednesday, October 26, 2011

Meet the Candidate: Robert Reier

Get to know candidates for the 2011 Bel Air election.

Name: Robert Reier Residence: East Broadway Political Party: Republican Hometown: Lutherville, MD Commissioner History: Seeking reelection for second full term. Get to know Edward Hopkins on Thusday. Get to know Greg Adolph. Get to know Susan Burdette.

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Bel Air Election 2011

Meet the Candidate: Greg Adolph

Get to know candidates for the 2011 Bel Air election.

Name: Greg Adolph Residence: Lee Way Political Party: Republican Hometown: Bel Air Commissioner History: Second time running. Lost in 2009 by eight votes. Get to know Robert Reier on Wednesday. Get to know Susan Burdette.

Monday, October 24, 2011

Bel Air Election 2011

Meet the Candidate: Susan Burdette

Get to know candidates for the 2011 Bel Air election.

Name: Susan Burdette Residence: Trout Dale Terrace Political Party: Republican Hometown: Salisbury Commissioner History: First time running Get to know Greg Adolph on Tuesday.

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