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WHO ARE THE ANONYMOUS VENDORS?
Millions of Tax Dollars Spent on "Anonymous" Numbered Vendors
By Reardon Sullivan, P.E.
Many of us know “Anonymous” as an activist and hacker group that perpetrates cyberattacks against governments, government institutions and government agencies, that is unless you live in Montgomery County.
Here in Montgomery County, anonymous unknown vendors have received over 25,000 checks totaling almost $160 million dollars of taxpayer money. That is about $150 for every resident in the County.
As all organizations must do, the Montgomery County government maintains a register of all the checks they write to vendors, individuals and other business associates. Download the Montgomery County checkbook to see how many venders are listed with just a number and not a name. Download MoCo checkbook here
A quick look at the persons and groups that have received checks from the County will show over 25,000 checks totaling almost $160 million dollars were written to anonymous, numbered vendors with no name. When we asked who these anonymous vendors are, we were advised in writing that we could not be given that information because “ … the department doesn’t want the names disclosed because of the client privacy....” See the e-mail below.
Don’t we the taxpayers deserve to see where $160 million of our taxes are going?
Just think where $160 million dollars might come in handy in your community, maybe your schools, roads, or reduction of your taxes, just to name a few options.
I urge you to take a few minutes to download the Montgomery County checkbook and spend an hour seeing where your tax dollars are going. You will be surprised. Remember, your vote is “Anonymous” when you go to the ballot box.
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Reardon "Sully" Sullivan is a Rockville businessman, LEED Engineer and 2022 nominee for Montgomery County Executive. He can be reached at [email protected]
PLANNING FOR DECEMBER
- Dec 6 PWRC Luncheon
- Dec 7 RWRC Luncheon
- Dec 7 Hanukkah starts
- Dec 10 Katja's Toys 4 Tots
- Dec 13 LD 15 Dinner
- Dec 16 Wreaths Across America
- Dec 21 Winter
- Dec 25 Christmas
- Dec 31 New Years Eve
HENRY KISSINGER REMEMBERED
By Ken Dalecki
Henry Kissinger, perhaps the most consequential U.S. diplomat of the 20th Century, was a frequent speaker at the National Press Club stretching from the 1970s into the 21st Century.
His death Wednesday, Nov. 29, at the age of 100, sparked renewed assessments of his controversial tenure as the top foreign policy strategist for Presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford and as an unofficial adviser to subsequent presidents.
As a member of the Club's speakers' committee during the 1990s, I arranged several luncheons featuring the former Secretary of State. His appearances were always sold out, often controversial and always colorful. Love him or hate him, there was no denying his "star" power at luncheons and numerous book events. READ MORE HERE>
MARYLAND AUTUMN REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
The Maryland Republican Party held its Autumn convention near the BWI Airport over the weekend. Dr. Ben Carson, former HUD Secretary was a guest speaker. Sharing the dais is former MCGOP Committee Member David Bossie, who is President of Citizens United and a national GOP Committeeman, former MCGOP Vice Chair and present MDGOP Vice Chair Dwight Patel and former MCGOP Chair and present MDGOP Secretary Mark Uncapher.
WOMEN'S CLUB HOSTS HANS VON SPAKOVSKY
Nancy Griffin of the Chevy Chase Women's Republican Club hosted a number of speakers last week in their monthly meeting "Lets Talk Politics." Von Spakovsky spoke before a packed house about the upcoming US Presidential election and US immigration matters.
WE SUPPORT ISRAEL
The Montgomery County GOP Central Committee stands in firm support of Israel in its fight against Hamas-sponsored terrorism, plus the battle against anti-semitism here and abroad. Each week we will continue to remind our readers about the hostages held captive until they are all accounted for and safely returned home. Please keep them in your thoughts, conversations, and prayers. "Never again" is now.
UPDATE: Doron was released November 24.
OPPOSED TO RANKED CHOICE VOTING
By Amy Waychoff
Thank you for this opportunity to testify. My name is Amy Waychoff and I have lived in Montgomery County for 36 years.
I oppose Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) for many reasons. Just look at Arlington County’s experience during the primary election this year. They used RCV, but then abandoned it for the general election primarily because the process is so confusing. According to the Board’s Vice Chair,
“There are a whole lot of people where maybe their second votes never count,. . . Maybe I don’t completely understand it.”*
TURNING POINT USA TEEN OPPORTUNITY
Opportunity for Your Teen (high schooler) to Co-Lead or Participate in a TPUSA Youth Group! United Against Racism in Education (UARE) is excited about forming a chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA ) in Montgomery County, MD. We have one teen leader, but need two more to co-lead this group. This is a fabulous leadership building experience for the right student who loves our country and her values! The TPUSA organization was founded by Charlie Kirk in 2012. This non-profit/non-partisan group empowers students through the pro-American values that make America special. Our chapter will bring together young people to have fun, bond with like-minded teens, develop leadership skills, and be educated about the importance of limited government, free markets, and freedom.
REPUBLICAN PRIMARY CANDIDATES*
Check out these Republican Marylanders running for office-
US Senate
US Congress District 6
*If you're a Republican candidate running in Montgomery County, Maryland send your website or contact information to [email protected].
JUSTICE SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR REMEMBERED
Montgomery County was the home to Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor when she was on the bench. Montgomery County resident Fred Ryan shares his thoughts on Justice O'Connor for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute. READ MORE HERE>