Broomell moved to disapprove the request for a change to MH for the manufactured housing community without comment. However, after the meeting she told the Cecil Whig that “the mobile home park would be a significant change in the area”. BULLETIN: It has been in the same usage since the early 70’s as “non-conforming” use and the change would have been to its current (correct) use. Broomell should have recused herself due to her anti-Hodge bias as evidenced by her rants during budget hearings prior to her (unfortunate) election.

Dunn said he felt “embarrased and uncomfortable” so he “decided I would take no action”. BULLETIN: Check with the Ethics Commission and the County Attorney for guidance. Only the inept performances of O’Malley and Obama can save the GOP.

Kudos to Commissioner Hodge in exercising due diligence to avoid any real or apparent conflict of interest by seeking the prior review of the Ethics Commission. I also applaud Commissioner Moore for her continued wisdom and fair approach to matters coming before the Board. Hodge’s request received an independent purview from Planning and Zoning and passed through unanimously, yet the Board [of Commissioners] refused to act upon his request?

I am deeply concerned these three commissioners are abusing the authority entrusted to them by the voters of Cecil County to make what appears to be a political statement by holding Hodge’s personal interests hostage.

I am asking that each member of the Board of County Commissioners re-examine their commitment to the oath they swore, some just four short months ago. Just as a refresher, following is the oath they swore to uphold which is prescribed under the provisions of Article I, Section 9 of the Maryland Constitution:

“Every person elected, or appointed, to any office of profit or trust, under this Constitution, or under the Laws, made pursuant thereto, shall, before he enters upon the duties of such office, take and subscribe the following oath, or affirmation:

I, [Name], do swear, (or affirm, as the case may be,) that I will support the Constitution of the United States; and that I will be faithful and bear true allegiance to the State of Maryland, and support the Constitution and Laws thereof; and that I will, to the best of my skill and judgment, diligently and faithfully, without partiality or prejudice, execute the office of [Cecil County Commissioner], according to the Constitution and Laws of this State.”

Consider the facts in this zoning matter. The property has been in its current use since 1972 and has been improved by the current owner. The requested zoning change, to reflect its current use, was approved by the county Dept. of Planning and the Planning Commission. There was no opposition by the public. I believe that a different owner would have received unanimous approval.