🏛️ ICYMI: Frederick County Councilman Jerry Donald Joins Mid-Maryland Live

Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Frederick County Councilman Jerry Donald, who represents District 1, to Mid-Maryland Live for a wide-ranging conversation about county government and his political future.

Donald discussed term limits on the Frederick County Council and his decision to run for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4, where he is challenging Delegate William Folden.

The conversation also focused on the continuing debate surrounding data-center development in Frederick County. Donald said county leaders and residents need more information about the potential environmental effects before these projects move forward.

Donald explained that more efficient and environmentally responsible methods of constructing data centers are available, but those options can be more expensive. He expressed concern that companies may prioritize building facilities as quickly and cheaply as possible, emphasizing that the county needs stronger safeguards to curb that approach and protect the community.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed.

🏛️ ICYMI: Frederick County Councilman Jerry Donald Joins Mid-Maryland Live
Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Frederick County Councilman Jerry Donald, who represents District 1, to Mid-Maryland Live for a wide-ranging conversation about county government and his political future.
Donald discussed term limits on the Frederick County Council and his decision to run for the Maryland House of Delegates in District 4, where he is challenging Delegate William Folden.
The conversation also focused on the continuing debate surrounding data-center development in Frederick County. Donald said county leaders and residents need more information about the potential environmental effects before these projects move forward.
Donald explained that more efficient and environmentally responsible methods of constructing data centers are available, but those options can be more expensive. He expressed concern that companies may prioritize building facilities as quickly and cheaply as possible, emphasizing that the county needs stronger safeguards to curb that approach and protect the community.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed.

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Jerry Donald, Frederick County Councilman District 1

🔥 “I HAVE NEVER IN FREDERICK COUNTY’S HISTORY SEEN SUCH CORRUPT GOVERNMENT.”

Tim May did not hold back on Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD while discussing Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s announcement of $110 million in developer-funded benefits for residents of Adamstown.

Tim’s biggest issue isn’t simply the money — it’s the timing and transparency surrounding the announcement.

Tim argued that Fitzwater and county officials knew about this funding well before it was publicly announced, but residents are only learning the details now, when he says there is little opportunity left to challenge or influence what is happening.

And with an election approaching, Tim questioned the timing of announcing $110 million in community benefits, arguing that revealing it now could help generate goodwill among residents after months of controversy surrounding development and data centers.

📞 Maryland State Senator Bill Folden joined the show by phone and backed up Tim’s concerns, discussing why he believes this type of overlay is toxic for the community and why residents deserve greater transparency about decisions with such a major impact on Frederick County.

For Tim, this comes down to transparency, accountability and trust in local government. If decisions are being made and agreements are being negotiated behind the scenes, he believes residents deserve to know about them before it’s too late to have a meaningful voice.

🎙️ Hear Tim May’s full comments, Senator Bill Folden’s reaction and the entire conversation on Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD Free Talk.

🔥 &ldquo;I HAVE NEVER IN FREDERICK COUNTY&rsquo;S HISTORY SEEN SUCH CORRUPT GOVERNMENT.&rdquo;
Tim May did not hold back on Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD while discussing Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater&rsquo;s announcement of $110 million in developer-funded benefits for residents of Adamstown.
Tim&rsquo;s biggest issue isn&rsquo;t simply the money &mdash; it&rsquo;s the timing and transparency surrounding the announcement.
Tim argued that Fitzwater and county officials knew about this funding well before it was publicly announced, but residents are only learning the details now, when he says there is little opportunity left to challenge or influence what is happening.
And with an election approaching, Tim questioned the timing of announcing $110 million in community benefits, arguing that revealing it now could help generate goodwill among residents after months of controversy surrounding development and data centers.
📞 Maryland State Senator Bill Folden joined the show by phone and backed up Tim&rsquo;s concerns, discussing why he believes this type of overlay is toxic for the community and why residents deserve greater transparency about decisions with such a major impact on Frederick County.
For Tim, this comes down to transparency, accountability and trust in local government. If decisions are being made and agreements are being negotiated behind the scenes, he believes residents deserve to know about them before it&rsquo;s too late to have a meaningful voice.
🎙️ Hear Tim May&rsquo;s full comments, Senator Bill Folden&rsquo;s reaction and the entire conversation on Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD Free Talk.

Tim May is livid about the Frederick County Government

🏛️ ICYMI: Frederick County Council President Brad Young Joins Mid-Maryland Live

Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Frederick County Council President Brad Young to Mid-Maryland Live for a wide-ranging conversation about his time in county government and some of the biggest issues facing Frederick County.

With Young preparing to leave the County Council in November, he reflected on his career in office, the decisions that have shaped the county, and what he's learned along the way.

The conversation also tackled housing affordability and what can realistically be done to bring costs down for Frederick County families. Young also addressed the ongoing data center debate, saying there is a significant amount of misinformation surrounding the issue and emphasizing the need to make sure residents have accurate information about what's actually being proposed.

Young also offered his perspective on one of the biggest questions surrounding data centers: Will the additional revenue lead to lower property taxes? He told Tim and Frank he does not believe that revenue will ultimately be used to reduce property taxes in Frederick County.

🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed.

🏛️ ICYMI: Frederick County Council President Brad Young Joins Mid-Maryland Live
Tim May and Frank Mitchell welcomed Frederick County Council President Brad Young to Mid-Maryland Live for a wide-ranging conversation about his time in county government and some of the biggest issues facing Frederick County.
With Young preparing to leave the County Council in November, he reflected on his career in office, the decisions that have shaped the county, and what he's learned along the way.
The conversation also tackled housing affordability and what can realistically be done to bring costs down for Frederick County families. Young also addressed the ongoing data center debate, saying there is a significant amount of misinformation surrounding the issue and emphasizing the need to make sure residents have accurate information about what's actually being proposed.
Young also offered his perspective on one of the biggest questions surrounding data centers: Will the additional revenue lead to lower property taxes? He told Tim and Frank he does not believe that revenue will ultimately be used to reduce property taxes in Frederick County.
🎧 Missed the conversation? Listen to the full interview anytime on the Mid-Maryland Live podcast feed.

Brad Young, Frederick County Council President

Are automated license plate readers a useful public safety tool — or a step too far?

On this edition of Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD, Tim May and Frank May open the phone lines to local callers for a spirited conversation about the growing use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and the concerns surrounding privacy, surveillance and government overreach.

In the middle of the discussion, Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins calls into the show to make his position clear: he's completely against the technology, describing it as an overreach.

Hear what Sheriff Jenkins has to say, how local callers feel about license plate readers, and the debate over where to draw the line between public safety and personal privacy.

🎙️ Listen to the full conversation from Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD Free Talk.

Are automated license plate readers a useful public safety tool &mdash; or a step too far?
On this edition of Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD, Tim May and Frank May open the phone lines to local callers for a spirited conversation about the growing use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) and the concerns surrounding privacy, surveillance and government overreach.
In the middle of the discussion, Frederick County Sheriff Chuck Jenkins calls into the show to make his position clear: he's completely against the technology, describing it as an overreach.
Hear what Sheriff Jenkins has to say, how local callers feel about license plate readers, and the debate over where to draw the line between public safety and personal privacy.
🎙️ Listen to the full conversation from Mid-Maryland Live on 930 WFMD Free Talk.

Jerry Donald, Frederick County Councilman District 1

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