Mayor Michael O’Connor Discusses Issues Facing Frederick on the Morning News Express

Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor joined Bob Miller on WFMD’s Morning News Express for a wide-ranging conversation about some of the major issues facing the City of Frederick.

Issues discussed; Taxing authority for the City. Changes in Staley park, Starbucks leaving downtown, Richard Griffin and his legal troubles

Listen to Mayor Michael O’Connor’s conversation with Bob Miller on the Morning News Express for his perspective on the issues making headlines in Frederick.

Mayor Michael O&rsquo;Connor Discusses Issues Facing Frederick on the Morning News Express
Frederick Mayor Michael O&rsquo;Connor joined Bob Miller on WFMD&rsquo;s Morning News Express for a wide-ranging conversation about some of the major issues facing the City of Frederick.
Issues discussed; Taxing authority for the City. Changes in Staley park, Starbucks leaving downtown, Richard Griffin and his legal troubles
Listen to Mayor Michael O&rsquo;Connor&rsquo;s conversation with Bob Miller on the Morning News Express for his perspective on the issues making headlines in Frederick.

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6–9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It’s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.

Bob’s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep—son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)

His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school’s first-ever football team—the gritty “Mean 19.”

Off the mic, Bob’s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.

Bob’s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He’s joined by great local guests all week to cover what’s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what’s happening across the country.

As Bob’s mom says: “At least now I can finally turn him off.”

The Morning News Express is your weekday wake-up call from 6&ndash;9am, led by the one and only Morning Mayor, Bob Miller. You know the voice. The laugh. The stories. The legend. It&rsquo;s the reason Frederick gets up and gets informed.
Bob&rsquo;s been the king of morning talk in Frederick for 30+ years, holding down the WFMD fort for 27 of them. A proud Frederick County native, his roots run deep&mdash;son of the legendary local vet Doc Miller, raised on a 180-acre beef farm, and yes, he really did show cattle across the country. (Moo included.)
His resume is impressive, his humor even better. Senior class president and class clown at Walkersville High (Class of 1980), Bob also helped launch the school&rsquo;s first-ever football team&mdash;the gritty &ldquo;Mean 19.&rdquo;
Off the mic, Bob&rsquo;s a proud husband to Lynda (30+ years strong), a dad to Erin and Bryan, and a super-proud granddad to little Kaelyn.
Bob&rsquo;s known radio was his calling forever, with stops at major stations in Baltimore and D.C. But Frederick is home, and every morning he brings his voice, wit, and community-first perspective to Free Talk 930 WFMD. He&rsquo;s joined by great local guests all week to cover what&rsquo;s happening in and around Frederick County, plus national reporters from Fox News Radio to break down what&rsquo;s happening across the country.
As Bob&rsquo;s mom says: &ldquo;At least now I can finally turn him off.&rdquo;

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Dan Iampieri is a Republican candidate running for the Frederick County Council District 2 seat in Maryland. The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026

He has nearly 25 years of experience in the Maryland real estate industry. He operates RE/MAX Aspire, which stems from Caton Realty, Howard County's oldest real estate company.

Dan Iampieri is a Republican candidate running for the Frederick County Council District 2 seat in Maryland. The general election is scheduled for Tuesday, November 3, 2026
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Jeff Holtzinger Joins Bob Miller on the Morning News Express

Republican candidate for Frederick County Executive Jeff Holtzinger joined Bob Miller on WFMD’s Morning News Express to discuss the issues shaping the future of Frederick County.

The conversation focused on data center development, property taxes, government spending, infrastructure, and the need for responsible growth. Holtzinger raised concerns about the potential impact of data centers on the county’s water supply, electricity costs, and local infrastructure, while questioning whether the county should become too dependent on revenue from the industry.

Holtzinger also dismissed the Attack ads that are being distributed by The Fiztwater Campaign 

A former mayor of the City of Frederick with decades of experience in civil engineering and law, Holtzinger shared his perspective on the challenges facing the county and what he believes should be the priorities moving forward.

🎧 Missed the interview? Listen to the full conversation with Jeff Holtzinger and Bob Miller on the Morning News Express podcast.

 

Jeff Holtzinger Joins Bob Miller on the Morning News Express
Republican candidate for Frederick County Executive Jeff Holtzinger joined Bob Miller on WFMD&rsquo;s Morning News Express to discuss the issues shaping the future of Frederick County.
The conversation focused on data center development, property taxes, government spending, infrastructure, and the need for responsible growth. Holtzinger raised concerns about the potential impact of data centers on the county&rsquo;s water supply, electricity costs, and local infrastructure, while questioning whether the county should become too dependent on revenue from the industry.
Holtzinger also dismissed the Attack ads that are being distributed by The Fiztwater Campaign&nbsp;
A former mayor of the City of Frederick with decades of experience in civil engineering and law, Holtzinger shared his perspective on the challenges facing the county and what he believes should be the priorities moving forward.
🎧 Missed the interview? Listen to the full conversation with Jeff Holtzinger and Bob Miller on the Morning News Express podcast.
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