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Section 5: OPA Board Subject: Board Punts on Slots Msg# 527595
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Ted, you make a good point. However, the issue isn't lobbying in Annapolis at this point. The issue now is simply TRYING to get something to lobby for. As you may have noted, thus far Rakow and the others at the meeting with Mathias apparently refuse to even answer the question of whether they asked Mathias if he would introduce the legislation. What's to hide, and why? I'll guess why. If the three had asked Mathias and he had answered in the afirmative, the three would have even more questions to answer. If Mathias was asked and said no then it may be to protect Mathias or hide their inability to obtain a YES. |
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For reference, the above message is a reply to a message where: Roseann, I was thinking about your statement that, We need that ombudsman. I think there is merit to that approach if the association wants to proceed with a campaign to amend the current legislation. No member of our Board is a professional lobbyist with extensive knowledge of the ways of Annapolis, and several of them have full time jobs that limit the total amount of time they can devote to this effort when combined with their Board and family responsibilities. Perhaps a community leader with the time to volunteer, an understanding of the process and a willingness to lead the effort will emerge. If not, short of hiring a lobbyist to direct the process, I don't see how this can get done. I wonder what the response of the community would be if the Board stated that they did not have the expertise and/or time to pursue the matter but were authorizing the hiring of a lobbyist at $xxxxx.xx to see the amendments through. I suggest that a number of people would not support spending money on lobbying efforts and would suggest those interested should form a political action committee and work through that group. Just some thoughts! Ted |
