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Friday, January 18, 2008
A Message of Hope for 2008
Happy New Year everyone! I hope 2008 is a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year for all of us in Maryland, especially in District 12.
However, we start this new year and a new legislative assembly having just come off an ill-advised Special Session.
While we await final Court ruling on the constitutional challenge to the Special Assembly, even the liberal media is admitting that the addition of computer services industry to the tax base was completely ill-advised, not adequately debated or well thought out. Let me go on record as saying that I do not think that violations of the Constitution are mere technicalities. We should not allow Governor O’Malley a free pass here as he has been given in the past (e.g. BGE rate hikes, etc.) – as his allies would like –that he never proposed to extend the tax hike to the computer services industry – we must remember that he was the one who called the unnecessary Special Assembly in the first place, created the atmosphere of fear over a projected budget deficit, and thinks all of us should be “comforted” to know that we are paying more taxes!
First of all, everyone should be clear on the facts. We do not have a deficit. Our budget is balanced through June 30, 2008. If we would require our government leaders to be fiscally responsible, to seek cuts in the areas of bloated and wasteful government and unessential services, and limit the increase of spending for our next fiscal year, 2008-2009, to 3.5 to 5%, instead of proposing an 8 to 9.5% increase, then there would be no such projected $1.7 billion deficit.
Also, everyone in District 12 should be aware that Senator Kasemeyer put forward on the Senate floor every single Senate motion to close debate on the issue at the Special Session. However, we needed to have more debate on the proposed tax hikes and those it would cover – and if they had done so, at least the Computer Services Industry could have been afforded proper notice and mounted an appropriate lobbying effort. However, it was the hushed, hurried, late night, almost clandestine actions of the legislation that has put us in this worrisome situation.
It is undemocratic and even un-American to curtain debate prematurely and act in an evasive, non-transparent manner. Marylanders, and particularly residents in District 12, deserve better.
As it is, the regressive 20% sales tax, the $1.00 per pack tobacco tax, the additional corporate taxes, and other tax hikes enacted are causing Marylanders to leave their beloved state, relocating their business operations to other States. An ever-increasing number of Marylanders are now doing their consumer shopping in very proximate neighbor states. Any law that causes citizens to leave or do business and consumer purchasing elsewhere is bad law.
Also, our local elected officials should not be allowed (without consequences at the ballot box) to vote against favorable amendments or vote for bad legislation in committee only and then vote against bad legislation when on the floor knowing full well that enough liberal votes exist to pass the desired tax hikes.
We now stand at the start of a new legislative session and need to be active. We must contact our elected officials. They were amazed at how many negative e-mails they received during the Special Session! Let them know we do care what they do in Annapolis, we are watching, we will be down there at some point to see them or take part in government as is our precious Constitutional right, and we will hold them accountable for passing bad laws.
It is high time for our government to take notice that it is the law-abiding, working people of Maryland who own property, pay more than our fair share of taxes, are educating our children and building better lives for ourselves and our neighbors, who need to be fairly treated by our elected officials.
We need to get involved in our communities, continue educating ourselves about the many serious issues that face us, listen to open talk radio, and send letters and e-mails to the editors in our local papers or to talk radio to express our views. Our State and our freedoms are worth fighting for.
May God bless us, protect us, provide for us, and reinvigorate us in our private and public lives in the New Year, 2008.
Rick Martel
Catonsville 01/10/08
Monday, December 18, 2006
Christmas Message
Here are some inspiring words for the Christmas season:
“This is the verdict, that the light came into the world, but people preferred darkness to light, because their works were evil. For everyone who does wicked things hates the light and does not come toward the light, so that his works might not be exposed. But whoever lives the truth comes to the light, so that his works may be clearly seen as done in God.” - John 3:19-21
Peace to you all, and have a merry Christmas!
Saturday, November 11, 2006
Thank You!
Hello, everyone. I want to thank every one of you, from the bottom of my heart, who helped me in so many ways to answer the call, fight the good fight, and finish the campaign.
I also want to thank the well over fourteen thousand voters who honored me with their vote to have me serve as State Senator for District 12. I am humbled by it and very grateful.
I told the reporter for Patuxent Publishing Tuesday night that I feel good about the campaign. It was a life-giving experience for me, it put a “bounce in my step” (as Larry says). I hope, in some way, it did the same for each one of you. I have so many stories to share of God’s faithfulness to me throughout the campaign—what I like to call the “fingerprints of God.”
I would like to share a few with you. An elderly man with a walker told my mother at Arbutus Middle School on Election Day that if he were dying and had to “crawl on all fours,” he would have come “to vote for Rick.” A widow on whose door we knocked while canvassing joined and energized the team during the home stretch and emailed Kim and me after the results came in that we are “lights to the world. Keep on shining!” Another widow, a former neighbor, after hearing Jack Ames’ wonderful endorsement on WRBS radio, delivered my palm piece to folks around Columbia Mall the weekend before the election telling her “friends and neighbors” that I was a mentor for her son after her husband died leaving her with four young children, taking him to ballgames, Saturday morning breakfast with my own son, anywhere we could spend time together, asking them to vote for me because “he’s a man of integrity whose allegiance doesn’t drift like shifting sand; you can count on him to be on the side of family values, wise fiscal spending and decency.”
I have been deeply touched by these and many others. How could I not be renewed by this campaign experience? We gave the citizens a choice, and they have chosen. In my opinion the majority has chosen wrongly; however, it is now time to move forward and pray for those who will be put in power over us.
I promise you I will never be the same for having had the opportunity to run. I will be ever vigilant, awake and watchful to make sure that we are governed competently and justly.
I called Senator Kasemeyer on Thursday November 9, 2006 and congratulated him on his victory. I thanked him for the gentlemanly way he ran his campaign. I wished him well in the next four years and offered my help if needed in serving the residents of Catonsville and Arbutus—where I live and work. I also gave him the heads-up that Kim was going to make clear to him, as our Senator, our abhorrence of partial birth abortion.
In closing, thank you, thank you, thank you for all you did for me. Special thanks go to my wife, treasurer, scheduling secretary- my everything- Kim, I could not have done this – or anything without her; and Larry my campaign manager and best friend - I feel they gave me their “kidneys”, and many others - you know who you are - I am grateful to God for all of you - and will pray for you, the citizens of District 12, and for all in the great state of Maryland. God bless.
Rick Martel
11.10.06
Monday, October 30, 2006
Rick Responds to Catonsville Times Endorsement of Kasemeyer
Rick sent the following letter to the editor of The Catonsville Times in response to that periodical’s endorsement of Ed Kasemeyer:
“Last week you endorsed Senator Kasemeyer and labeled him as “moderate”. How can he reasonably be termed moderate when he proposed a surtax on upper income families, cutting state retirees health benefits, voted 41 times to override Governor Ehrlich’s vetoes, voted to give illegal immigrants the same tuition rates as Maryland taxpaying residents (SB520, 040303) and has received a score of 87% from Progressive Maryland in 2006?
Whether one is Democrat or Republican, we need to send the “irresponsible General Assembly” (Wash. Times 10/23/06) a message that our elected officials need to PUT THE NEEDS OF MARYLAND CITIZENS FIRST, above partisan politics.
I am running with Team Ehrlich: Joe Hooe and Al Nalley (House of Delegates) and George Kapusinski (County Council) to provide the citizens of District 12 a choice, which is the heart of our democracy and to put an end to the one-party rule that has “served the State poorly in the past” (Wash. Post 10/25/06).
“Marylanders deserve better. That’s why the Washington Times strongly endorses Gov. Robert Ehrlich for re-election – along with the election of a more responsible, conservative General Assembly.” (Wash. Times 10/23/06)
Please vote for Team Ehrlich in District 12 on Tuesday, November 7, 2006.
Rick Martel
Republican Candidate for State Senate, District 12
5517 Oregon Avenue
Arbutus, MD 21227
410-247-5805”
Washington Times Endorses Rick for State Senate!
In an editorial published on 10/29/2006, The Washington Times endorsed Rick for Maryland State Senate. The full article appears here: http://www.washingtontimes.com/op-ed/20061028-085346-5808r.htm.
Here is an excerpt of the article:
“In Maryland District 12, which includes part of Baltimore and Howard Counties, Sen. Edward Kasemeyer, a 20-year incumbent, faces a stiff challenge from Rick Martel, a Catonsville attorney. Mr. Martel, a former Democrat, switched to the GOP years ago in response to the Democratic Party’s support for abortion on demand, and he criticizes Mr. Kasemeyer for consistently voting to support NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland’s position on abortion. Mr. Martel is also a strong supporter of Governor Ehrlich and sharply criticizes Mr. Kasemeyer’s many votes with Mike Miller on overriding dozens of Ehrlich vetoes. Mr. Martel is also critical of Mr. Kasemeyer for siding with Mr. O’Malley when the mayor balked at implementing needed financial reforms in Baltimore schools. The Washington Times endorses Rick Martel for Maryland Senate.”
Thursday, October 26, 2006
Baltimore Sun Article vs. Questionnaire Responses
On October 25th, the Baltimore Sun published the following article about Rick and the other Legislative District 12 candidates:
http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/local/howard/bal-md.ho.twelve25oct25,0,5099467.story
While the article seems to treat all the candidates fairly, it left out some key points Rick and others have made that distinguish them from the incumbents. Read Rick’s Baltimore Sun Candidate Questionnaire answers below to see where he really stands on the issues.
Some quick points:
1. The people of District 12 are overwhelmingly moderate to conservative in their political views, yet the incumbents have consistently voted strictly with the liberal party line rather than truly representing their constituents. The incumbent Senator consistently voted against the Governor, including voting more than 40 times to override the Governor’s vetoes. He followed his mentor and boss, Mike Miller, rather than representing his constituents.
The voting records show the District 12 incumbent Democrats’ liberal actions despite their claims of being moderates. For example, Sen. Kasemeyer has supported the interests of Planned Parenthood and NARAL Pro-Choice Maryland 100% of the time while supporting MD Right to Life 0%; the liberal action group Progressive Maryland gave him a rating of 87 out of 100 for supporting their interests while he only supported the interests of the Christian Coalition of MD 20% of the time in 2005, the MD Catholic Conference 38% from 2003 through 2006, and the Association of MD Families 29% in 2005.
2. The balance of power is out of kilter in Annapolis. Examples include the Legislature’s BGE rate hike law (and veto override) which took away the consumer’s choice to opt out of the plan, the “Wal-Mart” bill which was struck down by the Federal Courts, the HMO bills which taxed middle and low income people and the blocking of the slots bill.
3. It is important to have a Senator who will support legislation that is pro-family, traditional marriage and respect for life in all stages.
The Baltimore Sun: Legislative Candidate Questionnaire
1. Do you favor the death penalty? Should the state’s moratorium on the death penalty be reinstated? How should the state proceed with regard to lethal injection executions?
No. I am personally against the death penalty. The sanctity of human life should be a high priority, and it has been shown over time that the threat of the death penalty is little, if any, deterrent to criminals who choose to use potentially lethal force. Furthermore, equal protection and due process issues, which vary amongst jurisdictions, need to be investigated before a decision can be reached on lethal injection. Despite my personal feelings, I do believe that the State justifiably should be entitled to utilize the death penalty in extreme situations.
2. Legislative budget analysts have predicted a return to billion-dollar deficits in the next term. What steps would you take to address this problem? Please indicate any specific taxes or spending you would raise or lower.
Of course I would suspect that legislative budget analysts would predict such a return because they anticipate that the party in power will inevitably overspend. The problem is not the taxes raised, but the way the money is spent.
To address any potential budget problems I would promote the creation of slots in Maryland. Such an institution would both support the horse racing industry and recoup State money lost at Rocky Gap. Additionally, the money could be used for the full funding of State education and the much needed repair of State roads and bridges.
3. What measures would you take to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay? Please include in your answer what role, if any, you envision for the state in controlling sprawl?
I fully support and would continue Governor Ehrlich’s Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act. What we consider “smart growth” must become smarter. One way of doing this would be to stop the rapid concentration of townhomes on small acre plots when former farm acreage is available for development.
4. What would you do to bolster Maryland’s Transportation Trust Fund and address the state’s worsening problems with congestion? Discuss an increase in the motor fuel tax – or any other tax or fee – that will be needed in the next four years.
It is necessary to repair and expand State roads and bridges. As I stated previously, a potential solution to this problem would be to use money created by slots in Maryland to fund the repairs. Such a solution is a cost-effective method that would benefit the State while minimizing potentially necessary increases in motor fuel tax. We all need to become more energy-efficient. I would be a proponent of trying to influence national automobile manufacturers to put greater efforts into creating more fuel efficient cars.
5. Is the state-city partnership on the Baltimore school system working? What role should the state play in city schools? How far should its oversight extend? Should the takeover proceed?
State takeover of the most troubled City schools should continue. Our childrens’ needs must be placed above saving the reputations of City politicians and School Board members.
6. Should the state support Maryland’s horse industry with revenue from slot machines?
We must do something to stop the millions of dollars of Maryland money that steadily flows to neighboring states such as Delaware, West Virginia and New Jersey. The horse racing industry in Maryland has been a cultural institution and part of the identity of Maryland for many years. Efforts need to be taken to preserve this industry, and slots would go far in promoting the preservation process.
7. How would you address Maryland’s health care needs? Comment on the “Wal-Mart bill” that was enacted last year and the proposal to double the state’s cigarette tax to reduce the number of uninsured and ensure employers offer reasonable health insurance benefits.
There is a critical need to continue Governor Ehrlich’s health care initiatives to provide access to health care.
8. Two years ago, a state task force on school construction found that Maryland needed to invest at least $250 million annually for nearly a decade to address school construction needs. The addition of thousands of new federal employees to the region is likely to intensify those needs. How would you address the lack of classroom space?
Build new schools and expand existing schools in certain heavily populated areas.
9. How can the state best adapt to a growing immigrant population?
I would make English and citizenship information and skills available to them at reduced cost. I fully agree with Theodore Roosevelt who, in 1907, said, “In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person’s becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American… There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn’t an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag… We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language…and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.”
10. What are the three most important issues of concern in your district?
(1) My District is moderate to conservative and overwhelmingly voted for Bob Ehrlich for Governor in 2002 (12A – 67%; 12B – 57%). The incumbent Senator voted consistently against the Governor, including voting to override the Governor’s vetoes. He followed his mentor and boss, Mike Miller, rather than representing his constituents.
(2) The balance of power is out of kilter in Annapolis. Examples include the Legislature’s BGE rate hike law (and veto override) which took away the consumer’s choice to opt out of the plan, the “Wal-Mart” bill which was struck down by the Federal Courts, the HMO bills which taxed middle and low income people and the blocking of the slots bill.
(3) It is important to have a Senator who will support legislation that is pro-family, traditional marriage and respect for life in all stages.
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Fundraising Dinner in Catonsville
Saturday, October 21st
7pm to 11pm
Patapsco Knights of Columbus
1010 Frederick Road
Catonsville, MD 21228
Dinner Buffet catered by Monaghan’s Pub
Carved Pit Beef, Ham, & Turkey ♦ Salads ♦ Dessert
Beer ♦ Wine ♦ Soda
$40 donation per person
Call for tickets:
Kim 410-788-9667
Leslie 410-788-2937
Steve 410-788-3232
Support Governor Ehrlich’s Team on Election Day
Rick Martel
Joe Hooe
Albert Nalley
George Kapusinski
We sincerely appreciate your continued support!
Authority: Citizens Slate for Change Dave Amann, Treasurer
Saturday, September 23, 2006
Rick’s Responses to The Baltimore Sun Candidate Questionnaire
The Baltimore Sun: Legislative Questionnaire
1. Do you favor the death penalty? Should the state’s moratorium on the death penalty be reinstated? How should the state proceed with regard to lethal injection executions?
No. I am personally against the death penalty. The sanctity of human life should be a high priority, and it has been shown over time that the threat of the death penalty is little, if any, deterrent to criminals who choose to use potentially lethal force. Furthermore, equal protection and due process issues, which vary amongst jurisdictions, need to be investigated before a decision can be reached on lethal injection. Despite my personal feelings, I do believe that the State justifiably should be entitled to utilize the death penalty in extreme situations.
2. Legislative budget analysts have predicted a return to billion-dollar deficits in the next term. What steps would you take to address this problem? Please indicate any specific taxes or spending you would raise or lower.
Of course I would suspect that legislative budget analysts would predict such a return because they anticipate that the party in power will inevitably overspend. The problem is not the taxes raised, but the way the money is spent.
To address any potential budget problems I would promote the creation of slots in Maryland. Such an institution would both support the horse racing industry and recoup State money lost at Rocky Gap. Additionally, the money could be used for the full funding of State education and the much needed repair of State roads and bridges.
3. What measures would you take to improve the health of the Chesapeake Bay? Please include in your answer what role, if any, you envision for the state in controlling sprawl?
I fully support and would continue Governor Ehrlich’s Chesapeake Bay Restoration Act. What we consider “smart growth” must become smarter. One way of doing this would be to stop the rapid concentration of townhomes on small acre plots when former farm acreage is available for development.
4. What would you do to bolster Maryland’s Transportation Trust Fund and address the state’s worsening problems with congestion? Discuss an increase in the motor fuel tax – or any other tax or fee – that will be needed in the next four years.
It is necessary to repair and expand State roads and bridges. As I stated previously, a potential solution to this problem would be to use money created by slots in Maryland to fund the repairs. Such a solution is a cost-effective method that would benefit the State while minimizing potentially necessary increases in motor fuel tax. We all need to become more energy-efficient. I would be a proponent of trying to influence national automobile manufacturers to put greater efforts into creating more fuel efficient cars.
5. Is the state-city partnership on the Baltimore school system working? What role should the state play in city schools? How far should its oversight extend? Should the takeover proceed?
State takeover of the most troubled City schools should continue. Our childrens’ needs must be placed above saving the reputations of City politicians and School Board members.
6. Should the state support Maryland’s horse industry with revenue from slot machines?
We must do something to stop the millions of dollars of Maryland money that steadily flows to neighboring states such as Delaware, West Virginia and New Jersey. The horse racing industry in Maryland has been a cultural institution and part of the identity of Maryland for many years. Efforts need to be taken to preserve this industry, and slots would go far in promoting the preservation process.
7. How would you address Maryland’s health care needs? Comment on the “Wal-Mart bill” that was enacted last year and the proposal to double the state’s cigarette tax to reduce the number of uninsured and ensure employers offer reasonable health insurance benefits.
There is a critical need to continue Governor Ehrlich’s health care initiatives to provide access to health care.
8. Two years ago, a state task force on school construction found that Maryland needed to invest at least $250 million annually for nearly a decade to address school construction needs. The addition of thousands of new federal employees to the region is likely to intensify those needs. How would you address the lack of classroom space?
Build new schools and expand existing schools in certain heavily populated areas.
9. How can the state best adapt to a growing immigrant population?
I would make English and citizenship information and skills available to them at reduced cost. I fully agree with Theodore Roosevelt who, in 1907, said, “In the first place, we should insist that if the immigrant who comes here in good faith becomes an American and assimilates himself to us, he shall be treated on an exact equality with everyone else, for it is an outrage to discriminate against any such man because of creed, or birthplace, or origin. But this is predicated upon the person’s becoming in every facet an American, and nothing but an American… There can be no divided allegiance here. Any man who says he is an American, but something else also, isn’t an American at all. We have room for but one flag, the American flag… We have room for but one language here, and that is the English language…and we have room for but one sole loyalty and that is a loyalty to the American people.”
10. What are the three most important issues of concern in your district?
(1) My District is moderate to conservative and overwhelmingly voted for Bob Ehrlich for Governor in 2002 (12A – 67%; 12B – 57%). The incumbent Senator voted consistently against the Governor, including voting to override the Governor’s vetoes. He followed his mentor and boss, Mike Miller, rather than representing his constituents.
(2) The balance of power is out of kilter in Annapolis. Examples include the Legislature’s BGE rate hike law (and veto override) which took away the consumer’s choice to opt out of the plan, the “Wal-Mart” bill which was struck down by the Federal Courts, the HMO bills which taxed middle and low income people and the blocking of the slots bill.
(3) It is important to have a Senator who will support legislation that is pro-family, traditional marriage and respect for life in all stages.
Wednesday, September 20, 2006
Voting With A Clear Conscience
Click here for the Priests for Life booklet “Voting with a Clear Conscience.”
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Here is a message from Fr. Frank Pavone of Priests for Life:
“Friends,
Another crucial election is upon us. In particular, the United States Senate is critical, and will affect future changes to the Supreme Court in the next couple of years.
During recent election years, Priests for Life has provided important moral guidance to voters. In a non-partisan manner, we have assisted believers to apply moral principles to their voting decisions. All human choices, by definition, have moral dimensions – including the choices we make at the polls.
This year, Fr. Frank Pavone has put together a booklet called “Voting with a Clear Conscience,” which summarizes the message he delivers around the country regarding the moral considerations of voting.
This booklet meets all legal requirements for distribution by Churches and other 501 (c)(3) organizations.
“Having studied the document “Voting with a Clear Conscience” and the comprehensive legal opinion of Bopp, Coleson & Bostrom, I concur in the reasoning and conclusions of both without hesitation or reservation. I commend this excellent material to all thinking Catholics, clerical and lay alike.”
William P. Clark
California Supreme Court Justice (Ret.)
[Note: Judge Clark served under President Ronald Reagan as National Security Advisor, Secretary of the Interior, and Deputy Secretary of State.]
The following questions, among others, are considered in this booklet:
What do the Pope and Bishops say about our duty to vote?
What issues are most important in deciding which candidate to support?
Does the party of the candidate matter?
What if no candidate seems right?
This booklet is a powerful tool for you to use and to give to your friends, your pastor, and your pro-life organizations!
To order use one of the following methods:
1) E-mail us at orders@priestsforlife.org .
2) Call us at 1-888-735-3448 x237.
3) Mail order to: Priests for Life Resource Department, PO Box 141172, Staten Island, NY 10314.
4) Fax your order to 718-980-3900”
Saturday, September 16, 2006
Citizens Slate for Change September Morning Sign Waving Schedule
Below is the morning sign waving schedule for the Citizens Slate for Change candidates for September. You are welcome to join the slate candidates at any time. If you are unable to participate, I encourage you to support the team by honking and waving. And whenever possible, please come out and join the team!
Each day the times are 7:00 am to 8:30 am:
Monday, 9/18: Winters Lane & Edmondson Avenue
Tuesday, 9/19: Lansdowne Blvd. & Hollins Ferry Road
Wednesday, 9/20: East Drive & Sulphur Spring Road
Thursday, 9/21: Daisy Avenue & Old Annapolis Road
Friday, 9/22 Frederick Road & 695
Monday, 9/25: Wilkens Avenue & Maiden Choice Lane
Tuesday, 9/26: Rolling Road & 195 (park & ride)
Wednesday, 9/27: Route 1 & Sulphur Spring Road
Thursday, 9/28: Rolling Road & Giant Food Store
Friday, 9/29: Hollins Ferry Road & Hammonds Ferry Road
Friday, September 08, 2006
MD Catholic Conference Primary Voter Guide
Here is a link to the MD Catholic Conference Primary Election Voter’s Guide:
http://mdcathcon.org/Primary/Dist%2012.pdf
Note that Rick Martel is the only candidate in District 12 who is known to support the MD Catholic Conference’s position on all seventeen questions of interest to the Conference.
Pick Rick on September 12th and November 6th!
Monday, September 04, 2006
MD Right to Life 2006 Candidate Questionnaire
Here is a link to my answers to the questions posed by Maryland Right to Life (http://www.mdrtl.org) about pro-life issues in Maryland:
http://rickmartel.org/MDRTL.htm
Sunday, August 06, 2006
Citizens Slate for Change August Evening Sign Waving Schedule
Below is the evening sign waving schedule for the Citizens Slate for Change candidates for August. You are welcome to join the slate candidates at any time. If you are unable to participate, I encourage you to support the team by honking and waving. And whenever possible, please come out and join the team!
Each evening the times are 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm:
Mon 8/7 Rte 1 & Sulphur Spring Road
Tues 8/8 Hollins Ferry Road & Hammonds Ferry Road
Wed 8/9 Daisy Avenue & Old Annapolis Road
Thurs 8/10 Rte 1 & 195
Mon 8/14 Rte 1 & Montgomery Road (Howard Cty)
Tues 8/15 Rolling Road & 195 (park & ride)
Wed 8/16 Hillcrest Elementary School & Rolling Road
Thurs 8/17 Lansdowne Road & Hollins Ferry Road
Mon 8/21 Frederick Road & 695
Tues 8/22 East Drive & Sulphur Spring Road
Wed 8/23 Maiden Choice Lane & Wilkins Avenue
Thurs 8/24 Winters Lane & Edmondson Avenue
Mon 8/28 Carville & Francis Ave
Tues 8/29 Rolling Road & 195 (park & ride)
Wed 8/30 Rolling Road & Giant Food Store
Thurs 8/31 Hillcrest Elementary School & Rolling Road
Thursday, August 03, 2006
Great Article about Rick in Catonsville & Arbutus Times Newspapers
The articles linked below appeared in both the Catonsville Times and Arbutus Times newspapers on 8/2/2006:
Catonsville Times - It took a while for lawyer to enter politics
Arbutus Times - Republicans cheer former Democrat’s decision
These articles show the great momentum Rick Martel has in his bid for the State Senate seat in District 12. Prior to June 22nd 2006, the incumbent Senator had no competition and now he is in the middle of a tight race.
At his public announcement rally Rick said, “I stand before you with a great sense of humility, but with an even greater sense of call and purpose.”
He told Governor Ehrlich, who attended the rally and endorsed Rick’s campaign, “I am here today to work with you, instead of attempting to thwart and block your efforts to change Maryland for the better, like the incumbents in District 12 have done these last four years.”
Rick said, “I am not a politician. I am like you, a very concerned Maryland citizen who is deeply concerned by what I have seen take place in the Maryland legislature over the past four years.”
Rick ended his speech with these inspiring and humble words:
“This is the time, this is the call. We are called not just to be hearers, but doers. We have been passive too long, too afraid of offending, too afraid of exercising our First Amendment rights to be heard, and look at the result. It is time to come off the sidelines and be heard in Annapolis.
“I am Rick Martel, I am answering your call and I am asking for your vote. I will listen to you, I will work for change and I will be your voice in Annapolis. It’s time to run a new standard up the flagpole.”