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Local News & Conversation for Mid Maryland on 930 WFMD. Featuring Tim May, Frank Mitchell & Guest.

  1. 20h ago

    Dean Rose, Frederick County Board of Education President

    ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ICYMI: Frederick County Board of Education President Dean Rose Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County and giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Dean Rose, current President of the Frederick County Board of Education and a candidate for re-election, to discuss his time on the board, why he's seeking another term and his priorities for Frederick County Public Schools. Rose talks about his focus on creating safe and supportive schools, reducing classroom disruptions and maintaining an environment where students and teachers can focus on learning. The conversation also turns to preparing students for what comes after graduation. Rose supports expanding Career and Technical Education programs and dual enrollment opportunities with Frederick Community College, while providing pathways for students headed to college, the military, skilled trades or directly into the workforce. Rose also discusses fiscal responsibility and transparency, addressing opportunity gaps, providing earlier support for students with special needs and building community partnerships to expand opportunities outside the classroom. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hear Dean Rose discuss his record on the Board of Education, why he's running for re-election and what he believes should be prioritized for the future of Frederick County Public Schools. ๐ŸŽง Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Dean Rose anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Dean Rose, Frederick County Board of Education President
  2. 20h ago

    Alleria Stanley, Maryland State Delegate District 4 Candidate

    ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ICYMI: Maryland House of Delegates District 4 Candidate Alleria Stanley Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County and giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Alleria Stanley, candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4, to talk about her background, why she's running and the experiences that have shaped her campaign. Stanley is a retired U.S. Army veteran who served for 20 years, from 2003 to 2023, including a deployment to Afghanistan. She talks with Tim about her military career, transitioning while serving on active duty and how those experiences influenced her commitment to public service. Now, Stanley says she wants to continue that service in Annapolis. She discusses her work in veterans advocacy, including serving as Vice President of the Transgender American Veterans Association, as well as her perspective as a mother of five and a Frederick County resident. The conversation also explores some of the issues Stanley says are driving her campaign, including public education, economic stability for working families, privacy, constitutional rights and ensuring residents across Frederick County have a voice in state government. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hear Alleria Stanley discuss her 20 years of military service, her advocacy work, why she's running for the House of Delegates and the priorities she would bring to representing District 4 in Annapolis. ๐ŸŽง Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Alleria Stanley anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Alleria Stanley, Maryland State Delegate District 4 Candidate
  3. 20h ago

    Jerry Donald, Maryland State Delegate District 4 Candidate

    ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ICYMI: Maryland House of Delegates District 4 Candidate Jerry Donald Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County and giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Jerry Donald, candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4, to talk about why he's running and the priorities he would bring to Annapolis. Donald, who previously served 12 years on the Frederick County Council, discusses his push to bring more state funding back to Frederick County, including money for infrastructure and major school projects. His priorities include the redevelopment of Brunswick High School and future high school projects in Middletown and Walkersville. The conversation also turns to growth and development, with Donald discussing his concerns about overdevelopment and the continued expansion of data centers, including their potential impact on electricity, water, agricultural land and surrounding communities. He also talks about environmental protection, public safety and preserving Frederick County's quality of life as the county continues to grow. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hear Jerry Donald explain why he's running, what he learned during his time on the County Council and what he would prioritize while representing District 4 in Annapolis. ๐ŸŽง Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Jerry Donald anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jerry Donald, Maryland State Delegate District 4 Candidate
  4. 20h ago

    Casey Day. Frederick County Board of Education Candidate

    ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ICYMI: Frederick County Board of Education Candidate Casey Day Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County and giving them the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Casey Day, candidate for an at-large seat on the Frederick County Board of Education, to talk about why she's running and her priorities for Frederick County Public Schools. Day brings more than 30 years of experience as a public school educator to her campaign. She tells Tim how that experience has shaped her approach to education and what she believes students, teachers and families need from the school system. Among her priorities is equal access to educational opportunities, including advanced coursework, STEM, Fine Arts, JROTC and Career and Technology Education programs. Day also discusses reducing transportation and scheduling barriers that can make it difficult for students at smaller schools to access specialized programs. The conversation also focuses on student support, including early math and literacy skills, early screening and intervention for students with dyslexia, appropriate staffing for special education and maintaining safe, well-supervised schools. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hear Casey Day explain why she's running, how her three decades in public education have shaped her campaign and what she would prioritize as a member of the Frederick County Board of Education. ๐ŸŽง Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Casey Day anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Casey Day. Frederick County Board of Education Candidate
  5. Sep 25

    Jack Felton, Candidate for Frederick County Council At-Large

    ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ICYMI: Frederick County Council At-Large Candidate Jack Felton Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting all week from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County. Regardless of party or political affiliation, WFMD is giving candidates the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Jack Felton, a Republican candidate for an at-large seat on the Frederick County Council, meaning he's running to represent residents countywide. Felton is one of the Republican nominees for the two at-large seats in the Nov. 3 general election. During the conversation, Felton discusses why he's running for County Council and the issues he believes deserve greater attention as Frederick County continues to grow. Among the priorities Felton has identified during his campaign are preserving Frederick County farmland, taxes, schools and affordability. Those were also the four issues he highlighted when asked about his top priorities during a recent Frederick County Chamber of Commerce candidate forum. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hear Jack Felton explain why he's running, his approach to some of the major issues facing Frederick County, and what he would hope to accomplish as an at-large member of the County Council. ๐ŸŽง Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Jack Felton anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jack Felton, Candidate for Frederick County Council At-Large
  6. Sep 24

    Jason Keckler, Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 4

    ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ICYMI: Maryland House of Delegates District 4 Candidate Jason Keckler Joins Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting all week from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County. Regardless of party or political affiliation, WFMD is giving candidates the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Jason Keckler, a Republican candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4. Keckler is one of three Republican nominees for the district in the November general election. Keckler brings a background in law enforcement and public service, including a career with the Frederick Police Department and service as a Maryland parole commissioner. During the conversation, Keckler discusses why he decided to run and the priorities he wants to bring to Annapolis, including public safety, mental health and substance use treatment, fiscal responsibility, vocational training and education. He also talks about his positions on school choice and parental access to curriculum information, along with his approach to policies he says could help reduce costs for Maryland businesses. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hear Jason Keckler explain why he's running, how his law enforcement and public-service background has shaped his views, and what his priorities would be representing District 4 in Annapolis. ๐ŸŽง Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Jason Keckler anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Jason Keckler, Candidate for Maryland House of Delegates District 4
  7. Sep 24

    Heather Fletcher & Geoff Seidel, Board of Education Candidates

    ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ ICYMI: Board of Education Candidates Heather Fletcher & Geoff Seidel Join Tim May LIVE at The Great Frederick Fair Tim May is broadcasting all week from The Great Frederick Fair, sitting down with candidates from across Frederick County. Regardless of political affiliation or point of view, WFMD is giving candidates the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss the issues and let listeners hear directly from them. This time, Tim welcomed Heather Fletcher and Geoff Seidel, candidates for the Frederick County Board of Education, to discuss why they're running and what they would like to see change within Frederick County Public Schools. Fletcher, a Point of Rocks mother of three and former air traffic controller, has made academics, parental involvement and fiscal responsibility central themes of her candidacy. She has also advocated for school choice and expanded career and technical education opportunities. Seidel brings a background in nursing, teaching, leadership and clinical research to his campaign. He says his priorities include stronger academics, safer schools, supporting teachers, early intervention for struggling students, parental transparency and greater accountability in school spending. ๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Hear Fletcher and Seidel explain why they're running, the experience they believe they would bring to the Board of Education, and their priorities for the future of Frederick County Public Schools. ๐ŸŽง Missed it? Listen to Tim May's full conversation with Heather Fletcher and Geoff Seidel anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    Heather Fletcher & Geoff Seidel, Board of Education Candidates

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Local News & Conversation for Mid Maryland on 930 WFMD. Featuring Tim May, Frank Mitchell & Guest.