| | | | | | | | I hope you're going to have a great summer, and for the Fathers out there, HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!  | | Senator David R. Brinkley |
Here are a few items I hope you find of interest. As always, feel free to contact me or my office with any concerns. On May 31, I appeared on Maryland Public Television debating the "Rain Tax", which I opposed in the 2012 Session. It's a seven minute segment...click the link below: |
Memorial Day: I was honored to attend the Memorial Day service at the American Legion in Frederick on May 27. It was an incredible honor to talk to Mr. Vince Hall, who turns 100 in July, and landed on Omaha Beach. WHAG's Dawn White interviewed Mr. Hall where he shared his story. Click the link below: Vince Hall's Story
American Legion Post 11's Memorial Day Service held a ceremony to memorialize the sacrafice of fallen veterans. Click here for the full story published by The Frederick News-Post: We can never thank enough, the individuals who died for this Country and our freedoms. And we shall never forget the families they left behind. Baltimore City Jail: On June 6th (ironically, the 69th anniversary of the D-Day invasion), the Legislative Policy Committee, which I serve on, had a hearing on the corruption investigation at the Baltimore City Jail. A Federal Investigation handed down indictments to 13 guards for corruption. I applaud the Secretary for bringing in Federal Investigators and being willing to air the Department's dirty laundry. The problems at the jail have existed for years, and now attention is being focused, and it's pathetic it took the realization that an inmate impregnated four guards and ran an illegal enterprise bringing in over $15,000 per month! More work is being done preparing for legislation to address serious problems in the jail. Click on the links below for more information on this ongoing issue.
Independent city jail audit shows widespread disorder June 6, 2013 - Kevin Rector & Carrie Wells Baltimore Jail scandal involving Black Guerilla Family sparks response from state lawmakers June 5, 2013 - Eric Tucker A Baltimore jail scandal aided by union politics May 6, 2013 - Charles Lane Post Session Breakfast at Holly Hills: On May 15 I held my post session breakfast and updated the 120 attendees of the recent legislative session. Some pictures can be seen here: |
| FUN THINGS TO DO It's Carnival season! Carnivals, carnivals, and more carnivals! Many of the benefits of living in Frederick and Caroll Counties are the numerous carnivals. Most benefit the local Fire and Rescue Companies, and it's a great opportunity to meet neighbors and support the first responders. I went to the Woodsboro Carnival Monday, June 3rd, for fried chicken and a funnel cake (yes, healthy eating went out the window that day!) A list of upcoming Carnivals is listed below; support the one's you'll call for help in an emergency! Fireman's Carnivals - Carroll County Taneytown Volunteer Fire Company June 10 - June 15th Harney Volunteer Fire Company July 1st - July 6th Manchester Volunteer Fire Dept. July 1st - July 6th Winfield Community Volunteer Fire Dept. July 8th - July 13th Reese and Community Volunteer Fire Dept. July 15th - July 20th Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company July 22nd - July 27th Hampstead Volunteer Fire Company August 12th - August 17th Fireman's Carnivals - Frederick County Carroll Manor Volunteer Fire Company June 8th - June 15th Walkersville Volunteer Fire Company July 1st - July 6th Guardian Hose Company July 8th - July 13th Middletown Volunteer Fire Company July 8th - July 13th July 15th - July 20th Jefferson Volunteer Fire & Rescue July 22nd - July 27th Libertytown Volunteer Fire Department August 12th - August 17th Rocky Ridge Volunteer Fire Company August 12th - August 17th |
| Upcoming Events:
- The Star Spangled Banner is coming to Frederick! Really!
In honor of the bicentennial of Francis Scott Key's immortal poem memorializing the sight of seeing Fort McHenry surviving a night of British Naval bombardment. We all know the poem was adapted to the music of an old British drinking song, and became our national anthem. Visit Tourism Council of Frederick County's website for all the details. |
| Other Happenings:
On May 23rd, I attended the Brunswick Business Breakfast and learned of several upcoming events to support the economy in the southwest part of the County. For details on upcoming events click here: Later that day, the Glade Valley Lions Club invited me to present a Legislative update. On May 30th, I attended the Rotary Club of Frederick's annual Charter dinner and presented a citation to the Interact Club of Maryland, a youth club sponsored by Rotary, who perform community service work. |
| | | IN THE NEWS Residents, Businesses Will Have to Pay Tax on Rain WHAG May 30, 2013 - Dawn White Sen. Brinkley: Gas Tax Increase, Gun Control Amongst Biggest Issues This Session WHAG May 15, 2013 - Dawn White Rain Tax Rebellion? The Frederick News-Post May 5, 2013 District 4 - Carroll and Frederick Counties Grand Openings and Ribbon Cuttings ArachnidWorks, Inc. 5104 Pegasus Court, Suite B Frederick, MD 21703 Franklin Liquors 2913 Urbana Pike Ijamsville, MD 21754 Hometown Harvest 4635 Wedgewood Blvd. #101 Frederick, MD 21703 L.P. Calomeris Realty, LLC. 514 N. Market Street Frederick, MD 21701 Six East Salon/Spa 6 East Church Street Frederick, MD 21701 Groundbreaking Ceremonies North Frederick Elementary School 1001 Motter Avenue Frederick, MD 21701 |
| Contact Us We would love to hear from you! Friends of David Brinkley
P.O. Box 321
New Market, MD 21774-0321
Phone: 301-882-7093 Fax: 240-823-9200 Web: dbrinkley.com
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| | |  | | |  - "Rain Tax" update
- Memorial Day
- Baltimore City Jail Scandal
- Post-Session Breakfast
- "Banned Gun" List
- Fun Things To Do
- Local Carnival Schedules
- In The News
- District 4 updates
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| | | Authority: Friends of David Brinkley, Charles E. Seymour, Treasurer |
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