Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Edward Hopkins and Susan Burdette express their thoughts following the announcement Tuesday that they are among the three unofficial winners of the Bel Air Town Election.
Bel Air Town Hall was the scene of a mix of reactions Tuesday night following the announcement of the unofficial results in the Bel Air Town Commissioners' election. Edward Hopkins and Robert Reier will return to the board of commissioners while newcomer Susan Burdette will replace Terence Hanley. Hanley received the least votes Tuesday; Reier received the most. "I'm very humbled, very honored," Reier said following the announcement. Reier said he appreciated the trust and confidence the voters indicated they have in him and promised to do his best to live up to that. "When you go into the election, you're always hoping you've been able to get your message across," Reier said. Provisional and absentee ballots will be counted at town hall …
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Patch posts live updates from Bel Air Town Hall leading up to and immediately following the vote count Tuesday.
8:39 p.m. The unofficial election results are as follows: Robert Reier with 463 votes Edward Hopkins with 422 votes Susan Burdette with 368 votes Greg Adolph with 312 votes Terence Hanley with 206 votes 8:31 p.m. Candidates and media have returned to the polling area. 8:19 p.m. Mayor David Carey poked his head in the room where everyone is waiting. 8:13 p.m. The votes are still being counted. 8:03 p.m. The room is buzzing with chatter as everyone awaits the preliminary election results. 8:00 p.m. The candidates and supporters are discussing why provisional and absentee votes will not be counted tonight. Joyce Oliver, town employee, explained this is done to protect the identity of provisional voters. 7:58 p.m. There were five absentee …
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
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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Friday, October 28, 2011
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
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
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
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
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
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.
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Three signs outside the town commissioner's business indicate for whom he said he will vote.
Robert Preston may not be up for reelection next month, but he knows which candidates will receive his three votes. And if you drive by his Main Street business—Preston Stationery—it’s not hard to figure out. “[I have] signs for the three slots I feel are appropriate,” Preston told Patch after Monday’s town meeting. “I do support Robert Reier and Edward Hopkins as well as Greg Adolph.” Reier and Hopkins are incumbents while Adolph has stepped forward as a challenger for the second time in as many Board of Commissioner elections. Susan Burdette is the other challenger, and Terence Hanley the final incumbent. “I think [Reier and Hopkins] have certainly proved their merit on the town board,” Preston said. “And Mr. Adolph has volunteered … and…
Monday, October 17, 2011
Greg Adolph is hosting a private event at his home Monday night.
UPDATE (8:47 p.m.)—Board of Commissioners candidate Greg Adolph appears to have scored a weighty endorsement from Congressman Andy Harris for next month's Bel Air election. Adolph, a Lee Way resident, is hosting an invitation-only party with a recommended donation of $40 at his home Monday night. "It’s kind of a community gathering slash fundraising event for me. Those in attendance for me are primarily friends and family," Adolph told Patch by phone Monday afternoon. "A few business representatives as well and [we're] just going to try to get together and share some thoughts and ideas." Harris is slated to be a guest speaker. "He jumped at the chance to help a young conservative at the local level," Dave Schwartz, a spokesman for Harris, …
Phil Dirt
8:55 pm on Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Kirsten, thanks for waiting it out and being the first to let us know (it's still not on that other site). Good news! more ›