Some of you have been nice enough to offer me a critique of my website. I've been reconstructing www.beckytice.com for several days.

I am a candidate for Calvert County Commissioner. This is my first campaign and my first website.

Becky Tice
www.beckytice.com

Some of you have been nice enough to offer me a critique of my website. I've been reconstructing www.beckytice.com for several days.

I am a candidate for Calvert County Commissioner. This is my first campaign and my first website.

Becky Tice
www.beckytice.com :coffee: I like the website very much.

See posters, in Calvert County the Representatives are trying to care for Calvert County while the representatives in St. Mary's County are allowing the complete over run of our infrastructure.

It does make little difference which party one belongs to when school classrooms burn down as in 29B and the Representatives see no harm in bringing in more growth. O'Donnel would have thrown a fit if it burned in Calvert County but in SMC we just keep the feeding the greed.

My compliments go out to Calvert County. :howdy:

My compliments go out to Calvert County. :howdy:

For what exactly? :confused:

For the original Prince Frederick bypass, which except for the wee hours of the morning is a traffic nightmare?

Or maybe you meant the disaster evacuation plan in the lower part of the county?

Should there ever be a need for 15-20K+ people and their vehicles to leave the area in a hurry with only about 3 (E/W 2-lane) roads all leading to a gridlocked Rt4, how long do you think a quick evacuation will take? We are all breathlessly awaiting for the extra traffic when the 90 acre professional park will be completed. :yahoo:

Did I mention the purposed expansion of the LNG pipeline that is supposed to run through people's private property against their will? Bet you can't guess how many leaks are already in the old pipeline. :whistle:



How about the new Lusby Town Center? Alas, original drawing was too good to be true. HG Trueman road, which was the old Rt4, will be expanded to 4 lanes as a NEW gaudy, soon to be trashy, Food Lion comes to Town. :clap:



Speaking of the old Rt4....remember when it dead-ended at the Solomons firehouse after the expansion of the new section? Within a few years it was rebuilt to alieviate traffic on Rt4 after the east side shopping centers were built. Now that's planning! :yay:

Did I mention London Bridge is falling down (http://www.somd.com/news/headlines/articles/3370.shtml) from the Calvert side? :jameo:

So you can keep your congratulatory :bs: to yourself JPC. The whole SoMD area is growing just like hundreds of other little towns across the country. Your greedy little developers are everywhere, planning is essential, but you won't stop it. :neener:

Do you think I should add a page for people who want to volunteer?

Before I would consider voting for you I would eneed to know how long you have resided in the state of MD and how long have you resided in Calvert?

Some of you have been nice enough to offer me a critique of my website. I've been reconstructing www.beckytice.com for several days.

I am a candidate for Calvert County Commissioner. This is my first campaign and my first website.

Becky Tice
www.beckytice.com

What is your position on reducing theft and burglary in Calvert County

What is your position in school funding. What is your position on improving the per capita administrative cost's for attending CC shools

How would you view balancing or leveling the tax base that supports public school systems.How would you balance the contributions made through local tax vehicles.How would you get NON property owning residents to contribute their fair share to the school system.Since renters are not certified property owners,they don't contribute to the local tax base that supports our students participation in the CC school system?

I could go on and on. I feel that your campaign is very superficial and ego driven. I would strongly suggest that you learn a bit more about whats really inportant to the residents of Calvert County before you creat your platform.There are much more serious issues in Calvert County than if I am allowed to put my dog on a dog run.Seriously now.

My family has been in Southern Maryland for 13 generations. I bought my home here in 1998. I could not afford to buy it today under the new assessments.

I believe the county should cap the assessment of residential property and small business.

I believe the schools system should first work on colaborating with the organizations that offer after school activities... homework in a group environment works. My daughter's grades when she was in Boys & Girls club were much better than they are now. Once the schools get the grades up through this partnership, then grants [federal] based on significant improvement would become available.

After 25 years in the PTA I believe the BOE should be dictating the budget... but count on the fact that I would be suggesting these partnerships as another layer.

I don't understand your comment about renters. Fuel taxes and vehicle registration funds are based on the number of miles of road.

I live in a "private" community. I pay the same taxes as any other person in Calvert County. I see no reason for those who do not live in "private" communities to pay for the infrastructure upgrades that our communities need. On the other hand... I don't believe those who do not live in "private" communities should grumble because we ask for the county to stop ignoring our efforts to help ourselves. The Special Taxing District does seem to be working. We need the fuel taxes we pay to be returned to us. We would not be taking anything out of the other resident's pocket. The money is currently being held at the state level, not returned to Calvert County at all. We are asking for assistance in obtaining grant funds. This would not hurt others.

Cruelty to animals is just plain mean. Do you really think we should allow it? What kind of example are we setting for our children?

Thanks for your input.

The website is www.beckytice.com

I could go on and on. I feel that your campaign is very superficial and ego driven. I would strongly suggest that you learn a bit more about whats really inportant to the residents of Calvert County before you creat your platform.There are much more serious issues in Calvert County than if I am allowed to put my dog on a dog run.Seriously now.
Ouch! that's nasty. You knew enough to copy/paste her website but forgot to read it.

The website is www.beckytice.com
Your critics statement about renters was probably his/her mistaken belief that they don't pay tax to the County and therefore do not support the schools. I rent 4 houses in CRC and Drum Point, one (1) house has 1 child and he goes to the Catholic school therefore no burden on the County. I pay tax to the County on those four houses plus a rental does not benefit from the homestead credit(higher tax). The rent payments of the 3 childless households and the couple with the boy in Our Lady Star of the Sea are all going into the school system.

The current Commissioners are discussing lowering the tax rate. I would much prefer that rather than an assessment cap.

None of your responces would imply solutions to the issues that exist within this county. Are you certain that you can provide and are you prepared to provide reason backed up with firm understanding and regulatory resolution that can be supported by a constituancy willing to express their opinion to support your position? You have avoided the issues at large. I must assert, If you are not prepared to embrace the residents concerns,I would most likely recommend for the county at large,to ignore your move to run for any kind of regulatory seat within this county. Your verbatim is very shell and core and presents itself with no true strengths for enhancing the well fair for Calvert County.

your opinion is vald with one exception.Property owners outside of Calvert County and outside of Maryland

Passed a law forbidding any further housing starts unless its police force was kept at a certain minimum.--
They have fallen 60+ officers below the minimum: and I drove past a hearing sign calling for 347 individual homes on a road that has not been resurfaced in 16 years...(Brandywine)
How is it that they can write requirements and then void them openly?


Is the same true of Calvert? Not so much the police standard but what of the evacuation plans in case of Hurricane or Calvert Cliffs evac?

I can't imagine that the evacuation plans established in the 1970's are valid.
I say moratorium (been saying it for 15 years) until the DOT can assure the Calvert public that all our roads can evacuate our citizens safely in 24 hours.
(Including scenarios of blockage & accidents)

You would gain a large precentage of people who do NOT want to turn PF & Rt 4 corridor into Waldorf--(as we are quickly heading.)

your opinion is vald with one exception.Property owners outside of Calvert County and outside of Maryland
First, learn to use the "Reply w/ Quote" function. I'm assuming that you were replying to willie.

Second, :confused: Are you saying that people who live outside of Calvert, but own property in Calvert do not pay property taxes to Calvert? If so, you are wrong.

None of your responces would imply solutions to the issues that exist within this county.

I reviewed your public profile. Are you asking if I have solutions for St. Mary's County or Calvert County. Sotterly is in St. Mary's County. I am a Candidate for Commissioner in Calvert County.

Are you certain that you can provide and are you prepared to provide reason backed up with firm understanding and regulatory resolution that can be supported by a constituancy willing to express their opinion to support your position?

I don't understand your question. Are you asking if I feel I have provided the necessary information on my website to secure the majority of the vote?

your opinion is vald with one exception.Property owners outside of Calvert County and outside of Maryland
Aren't you scheduled to throw pies at Ann Coulter today?

I reviewed your public profile. Are you asking if I have solutions for St. Mary's County or Calvert County. Sotterly is in St. Mary's County. I am a Candidate for Commissioner in Calvert County.

Nice way to dodge the question. His profile has nothing to do with which county he is in, since he mentioned Calvert a few times in his posts.

Your verbatim is very shell and core and presents itself with no true strengths for enhancing the well fair for Calvert County.

I would strongly suggest that you learn a bit more about whats really inportant to the residents of Calvert County before you creat your platform.There are much more serious issues in Calvert County than if I am allowed to put my dog on a dog run.

Aren't you scheduled to throw pies at Ann Coulter today?
Are you going too? :lol:

What is your position in school funding. What is your position on improving the per capita administrative cost's for attending CC shools

Calvert County Schools are among the best in the State. Our teachers are amazing. I recently attended a Recognition Reception for thoses teachers with over 20 years with Calvert County Schools System. Teachers and staff were honored by their peers for 20, 25, 30, and even 40 years of service.

There are people in this county, without children, who feel that they should not have to pay for the school system. This is a fair question... but to them I would ask the following question?

Do you believe that quality schools draw quality families? Parents who would search out quality schools for their children are the same parents who would instill great character values.

Once again I have to say.... If we focus our attention on keeping our children healthy, happy and safe, then we are going to have a future that is healthy, happy, and safe.

Thank you for letting me quote that statement in this forum...

Are you going too? :lol:
Only if it's apple pie :drool:

Only if it's apple pie :drool:

I heard it's Key Lime.

Nice way to dodge the question.

First sign of a true politician, lips are moving. Second sign, avoiding the question.

Calvert County Schools are among the best in the State.

Becky, aren't you employed by the school system for the 2005/2006 school year?

I didn't see any mention of it on your website.

No... I have never been employed by the school system.

Is there someone named Becky Tice employed by the Calvert County School System?

How cool is that?

The website is www.beckytice.com

I have been trying to add a volunteer registration page... the software I am using doesn't have a customizable form page.... Anyone know where I can find one?

Seems like Website Complete is not so complete.... lol

How would you view balancing or leveling the tax base that supports public school systems.How would you balance the contributions made through local tax vehicles.How would you get NON property owning residents to contribute their fair share to the school system.Since renters are not certified property owners,they don't contribute to the local tax base that supports our students participation in the CC school system?
What do you mean by "how would you get NON property owning residents to contribute? Danm, I could have swore I paid county taxes when I rented for a year. Last time I checked, a resident is a resident and pays county taxes, sure perhaps not property tax, but a resident of the county does pay taxes, whether a renter or property owner. Please do define "fair share."

I like the web site.
Lots of solid issues I line up with.
Thanks for posting it.
Hessian (and yes, I do vote here! :lmao: )

Becky:
I had hopes that Jerry Clark would have represented south county much more aggressively than he has. John Gott should have been reigned in long before he took over Lusby. South county needs a louder voice on the BOC.

There is a meeting at Mill Creek Middle at 7PM on Thursday...

This is the first public update on Lusby Town Center in quite some time.... we should back the cafeteria.... show them we are interested....

I understand that they will not be discussing the Lusby Parkway or Food Lion.

None of your responces would imply solutions to the issues that exist within this county. Are you certain that you can provide and are you prepared to provide reason backed up with firm understanding and regulatory resolution that can be supported by a constituancy willing to express their opinion to support your position? You have avoided the issues at large. I must assert, If you are not prepared to embrace the residents concerns,I would most likely recommend for the county at large,to ignore your move to run for any kind of regulatory seat within this county. Your verbatim is very shell and core and presents itself with no true strengths for enhancing the well fair for Calvert County. Try this on for size:

This is March. She is interacting with the voters ahead of the election in November. If she had a polished, sound bite filled platform right now, I'd run away. Likewise, if I don't know where she stands by election day, she would not get my vote.

You aren't dealing with a career politician running for congress. You can cut her a little slack. If you have honest questions, try asking, instead of being critical and insulting.

I'm not going to talk against Jerry Clark or the others for that matter.... but I will say this... I would work full time at being the best commissioner I can be.

I have been told there are 70 committees. That doesn't include CAPE or other organizations like it. Maybe meeting one day a week is not enough. Maybe we need commissioners that will do their homework as well as clear their schedules for meetings with committees. If we met with 2 committees a week it would still take a year to get to all of them. If there are just 5 members on each committee, there are 350 volunteers that could be an intrigal part of making the right decisions for the county. That's a lot of homework being done by volunteers. The least I could do is pledge to ask them what they think.

I know when I finally got on the Board at Chesapeake Ranch Estates, I found out how much homework was involved. There is reams of reading, plenty of emails, meetings, meetings, and more meetings...and then sometimes I have to search for answers on top of all that. I know that being on the Board of a County must be even more time consuming. I pledge to those who vote for me that I will do the best I can.

First sign of a true politician, lips are moving. Second sign, avoiding the question.


:roflmao: :lmao:

I'm not sure how to answer that one.... but I love the laughing smiley faces... very verry cool..............

Quote:
Originally Posted by elaine
First sign of a true politician, lips are moving. Second sign, avoiding the question.





:roflmao: :lmao:

Do you know what that question was?

None of your responces would imply solutions to the issues that exist within this county. Are you certain that you can provide and are you prepared to provide reason backed up with firm understanding and regulatory resolution that can be supported by a constituancy willing to express their opinion to support your position? You have avoided the issues at large. I must assert, If you are not prepared to embrace the residents concerns,I would most likely recommend for the county at large,to ignore your move to run for any kind of regulatory seat within this county. Your verbatim is very shell and core and presents itself with no true strengths for enhancing the well fair for Calvert County.


I think this is the question I didn't answer [Its been so long ago I can't remember but following the comments I came to this one...]

Item 1... If elected I would attempt to keep the pulse of the County in three ways to learn what will be supported by the majority of the constituency.

Committees...There are currently a good number committees in Calvert County. These committees are made up of citizens all over the county. All but three or four of these committees are not even meeting. I would check with them regularly and work toward getting all committees back up and thiving again. One of the current commissioners explained to me via email that there is just not time to listen to all of the committees. Maybe the reason that commissioner doesn't have time is they are busy listening to special interests or working only one day a week. I would work at least 40 hours a week... and evenings... that way I could talk to the volunteers. People who are willing to sacrifice time with their families for the community should at least have an opportunity to see their work go forward.

Public Forums The internet is a great public forum. I really love somd.com because it draws such a wide range of personalities. I have met some of you in person at meetings. Some of you have called me at home. I would stay connected with this forum and others. I would also take more opportunities to discuss issues with people in other local forums... like church groups, HOA meetings, and school groups.

Availability I hear that a commissioner get up to 500 emails a day and 100 phone calls. If you are only working one day a week it would be impossible to know that. [So let me say that I know that they work more than 1 day a week] I would make myself more available to the people who live in the county. Hopefully my little pink Motor Scooter will stay running.

Item 2... Reasoned backup and firm understanding of regulatory resolution to the issues at large.

It's a little early for me to be giving you a roadmap of what I would do to resolve the issues I have listed in my website. My oponents haven't shown you anything. They haven't printed out their favorite issues. They have not offered an opinion on much of anything. Have they?

This is a test.... If I pass the test I will win a spot in the general. I am not going to share all the answers of this test until I can get into a formal debate on at least one of the issues.

You already know more about what I would do than you do about several of the my opponents.... I will continue to keep writing here.... I also have a blog on my website that I will be happy to use to answer questions... I'm not avoiding but I am not going to give my opponents the solutions while they have time to steal them and make them their own....

Is that ok? Did I answer your question any better?

Since renters are not certified property owners,they don't contribute to the local tax base that supports our students participation in the CC school system?

Renters don't contribute to local taxes?

It seems to me that they pay local income taxes. They also pay local sales tax.

I don't think they pay real estate tax so that may be what this comment was about.

http://www.imchoosingsusan.com/c/235/traffic-solutions

I found this interesting. Everyone can vote for 5 people for Commissioner. David Hale is leaving the Board... so there is an empty spot...

:coffee:

It seems to me that they pay local income taxes. They also pay local sales tax.

I don't think they pay real estate tax so that may be what this comment was about.
A renter indirectly pays property tax. A rental house is not eligible for the homestead credit and that is a lot more money toward the County and State than an owner occupied home. The landlord sure isn't going to pay it so the rent is adjusted accordingly. Renters contribute more than they are given credit for.

"Aaaaaalllll the live long daaayyyy!!!"

:killingme

:killingme It took me a long time to get it.... I've been working on my website ..... :whistle: :jameo: :killingme

Sometimes I just take myself too seriously.... :killingme

Hey Becky, since we don't get any local new from our current commisioners, do you have any idea when the new shopping center will open?

If I believed the sign when it first when up, it would have opened Summer '04.

I don't get a whole lot more information than you do right now. I should have a little more information by this time next week. I have a meeting next week with someone who is involved in the planning of the new center. I'll definitely let everyone know what I find out.

I'm still boycotting the Fastops and Calvert County Food Lions. I haven't heard that the deed to the park has changed hands. In my opinion the deed should change hands before Food Lion opens.

When I turned on to Rousby Hall off of 2/4 on the way home from work this afternoon.. I could not believe the difference.... I'll bet Giant goes up really fast. They have all the permits in place to the best of my knowledge.

I would really encourage everyone to come to the next informational meeting whenever it is. I wish I could give you an idea when that will be, but it's not my call at all...

I do have a little news I can share about the Roads....
The State Roads people did a presentation to the CRE Board and the Drum Point Board. [West Lusby and White Sands were invited but must have had a conflict]

There are two intersections that I really don't much care for but all in all it is a much improved presentation. With Community Input, I believe we could get the problems I see straightened out before the final paving begins.

I asked State Roads to get it right on paper before they do any real paving. I keep trying to remind them that parents with children and other distractions will be using these intersections most. The comment I got from them was "we can't design roads for the distracted driver". I believe we can do better than what is on paper now...