James: Updates From Annapolis
Mary-Dulany James wrote a newsletter to her constituents recently.
Del. Mary-Dulany James speaks at the Havre de Grace High School Commencement in May 2011.
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From the Office of Del. Mary-Dulany James:
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Dear Friend,
I hope this email finds you all well. There are some exciting developments happening down in Annapolis, and I’d like to share some of them with you now.
New Coalition: Tired of feeling like you don’t have a home on either the right or the left? Or that thoughtful voices can’t be heard over the partisan rancor at the extremes? There are a considerable number of lawmakers who agree, and are dedicated to effectively managing the fiscal matters of the state and growing the economy regardless of partisan politics.
Septic Systems: The divine beauty of the Chesapeake is a state treasure. The upkeep of the bay is therefore an issue of spectacular importance. The state already has in place many protections for the bay, but with 4-6 percent of Maryland’s pollution in the Bay coming from septic runoff, one would think that a bill which was introduced last year tackling this issue would be well received, right?
Transportation Funding: Roaring to life like a supped-up Ferrari, an increase in the gas tax has gained much attention as a possible way to fill our funding gap and bring some much needed money back into transportation infrastructure projects and maintenance.
Public-Private Partnerships (P3): I am cosponsoring a bill that is the product of a report that the General Assembly commissioned last year to reduce the costs to the state of major capital projects, while still promoting economic development by having these projects go forward creating jobs and the positive ripple effect into the economy.
As always, I am here to serve you, my constituents. If you have any questions on these or any other topics, please let me know. I am blessed to be given the opportunity to represent you in Annapolis. If you have any concerns about what happens at the state capitol, please don’t hesitate to contact me.
Very truly yours,
Mary-Dulany
For the full statement, including attachments, visit Del. James' website: marydulanyjames.com
Chris
8:01 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
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In 2011, the EPA (TMDL), Mandates that States clean up their water supplies. It mandates new inspections on all septic systems, water wells and with funding, local waterways. A failed inspection would include a slow drain in your leach field, low septic tank bacteria levels or elevated Nitrate levels in your Water Well or local Water Supplies; could require replacement of your entire system for $10K to $80K+ or connect to the city sewer system for $5K to $40K. The EPA admits that the new inspections are failing 12% of systems each year and 82% of those older than 1977.
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EPA TMDL (Nitrate Limits for Water Supplies) - http://www.epa.gov/chesapeakebaytmdl/
EPA Mandated Inspections - http://www.marex.uga.edu/advisory/cssmip.html
Peter Nincompoop
11:50 pm on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
4-6 percent of pollution coming form septic systems, how does preventing people from owning septic systems lower pollution enough to justify the legislation. What the legislature should be concerned with is the other 90 percent of pollution from corporate polluters and farmers who overuse petrochemical fertilizers and insect repellents.
Dale Thomas
9:45 am on Thursday, February 23, 2012
Likewise the amount of acerage in lawns which are loaded with Chemlawn etc. I say concrete all of it. How much of the "septic" is sewerage plant affluent. How could they possibly know if its private seotics or plant discharge? Seems more like justification to further tax wells and septics. Watch out for that increase. Taking bets!
Peter Nincompoop
2:11 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012
excellent point the toxicity of these chemicals shock me for such a superficial thing, unnaturally green lawns.
Casey A
5:49 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Delegate James - I am very disappointed by your vote against the Same-Sex Marriage Bill. You were elected to represent ALL of your constituents, gay and straight, and you let your gay constituents and their straight allies down in our hour of need. A recent Washington Post poll showed that more people in Maryland support gay marriage than oppose it. Besides, the rights of the minority must be protected from the tyranny of the majority, and you failed to do that. Your lack of support for the legal equality of all Maryland residents is incredibly sad.
Joe McCarthy
8:11 pm on Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Its coming mary! What will you do when you get dumped next election. I know you can be daves lawyer after his unsuccessful Gov. bid!
Peter Nincompoop
2:12 pm on Thursday, February 23, 2012
"The tyranny of majorities may be as bad as the tyranny of kings." -Arthur James Balfour.
In this case the tyranny of the minority because a majority of the people in Maryland and in the United States believe same sex marriage should be allowed.
James York
3:06 pm on Tuesday, March 13, 2012
Del. James voted for every budget which has devestated this State. She never attends anything and tries to stay under the radar. She is a democrat who needs to go.