Janet Owens

Maloney candidacy insults Republicans I would like to thank The Sun for its excellent and revealing feature on the supporters of the late Councilman Cliff Roop ("`Roop Troop' eyes Arundel race," June 3). It reveals the problem the GOP faces in Anne Arundel County in that it seems to attract "Republicans" of the ilk now supporting George Maloney. One wonders to what lengths they and their sort will go to "bring home the bacon." To what theory of government does this "Pork Troop" subscribe?

Development foes fight to preserve a way of life We have had a peaceful way of life in south Anne Arundel County for generations and have every right to continue it ("There's no Queen Janet," editorial, Oct. 11). We abhorred the development previously allowed. When Janet Owens, a south county native, was elected with promises of controlled growth and protection of the environment, we trusted her. She preserved some farm areas but has continually supported unwanted development here and in other areas of the county, disturbing the lives and well-being of citizens.

A new rule on paying for election recountsThe Sun has recommended that election recounts in certain close races should be paid for by taxpayers ("To err is not always human," editorial, Dec. 1).In fact, legislation enacted this year, which takes effect Jan. 1, added an exception to the general rule that a candidate for public office should pay the cost of a requested recount.The new exception provides that a candidate does not have to pay for a requested recount when the initial margin of difference between an apparent winner and a losing candidate with the highest number of votes is 0.1 percent or less of the total cast for those candidates.

Janet Owens mischaracterizes budget voteIn an Aug. 23 letter to the editor, Janet Owens, Democratic candidate for Anne Arundel County executive, continued her nonsense about the county council vote on the 1999 fiscal year budget ("Owens: Why resolution reversal should matter"). It is evident that Mrs. Owens does not understand the budget process or how the council operates.The total 1999 county budget package passed on May 22 by a unanimous vote of 7-0. To infer from that vote that any member of the council was voting against education is inaccurate fiction and misleading.

Anne Arundel County Executive John G. Gary has smashed the county's record for raising campaign money, collecting $566,302 with seven of his 10 largest donors from the development industry.Campaign finance reports released yesterday show that the Republican has almost 10 times the amount of cash in the bank ($231,301) as his most prominent challenger, Democrat Diane R. Evans ($23,992), and more than 100 times that of his other opponent, Democrat Janet Owens ($1,536).Gary's fund-raising prowess is third-best among county executives running for re-election statewide, behind Baltimore County Executive C.A. Dutch Ruppersberger's $1.3 million and Prince George's County Executive Wayne Curry's $1.1 million, according to campaign finance records.

Former Anne Arundel County Executive and state comptroller candidate Janet S. Owens has wasted no time in moving on to a post-political life. She and her husband are building a new home in Crownsville, and she recently joined the University of Maryland Baltimore Foundation Inc. "Actually, it's been a great time for me. I had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends, and I'm looking at alternatives in the private sector," Owens said yesterday....

After less than a year on the job, Larry Tolliver is calling it quits as chief of the troubled Anne Arundel County Police Department. Tolliver, 67, said his resignation — or "return to retirement," as he called it — will take effect May 21. "I am resigning today because the department needs a chief who can focus solely on the department's mission, something that is challenging to do in the current environment," Tolliver wrote in a statement...

SINCE HER stunning defeat of incumbent John G. Gary last week, Janet S. Owens hasn't had much time to prepare to take over Anne Arundel County government. Her transition is getting off the ground slowly, impeding any effort to make widespread changes upon taking office in less than a month.The only visible action so far has been appointment of a committee to examine the county's financial condition. Ms. Owens has yet to assemble groups to study various agencies and recommend department heads.

JANET S. OWENS beat incumbent Anne Arundel County Executive John G. Gary for one reason: She knew the paramount issue in this campaign was education. Mr. Gary mistakenly thought it was taxation, or fear of taxes. Her message carried the day.In many ways, Mr. Gary defeated himself. County residents favor lean and efficient government, but they also want a high quality of service.Mr. Gary's unrelenting war against the school board and the education system frightened the public. Many believed his heavy-handed efforts to rein in education spending might have ultimately hurt its quality.

On Friday November 25, 2005 MICHAEL P., beloved husband of Jennifer A. Harrington, devoted father of Charles Daniel Jr., Michael Daniel Sr., and Crystal Copas, brother of Chester and James Harrington, Mary Holland and Janet Owens. Also survived by 1 grandson Michael Daniel Jr. Friends may call on Monday from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 P.M. at the Stallings Funeral Home P.A., 3111 Mountain Rd., Pasadena. where funeral services will be held on Tuesday 11:30 A.M. Interment Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Crownsville.