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Stephany Rawlings-Blake


I am so pleased that so many Baltimoreans are committed to the same brighter, stronger, and safer future as I am for our City. Our shared commitment to continued open space, safer streets, and vibrant neighborhoods will make Baltimore a more attractive place for pedestrians and cyclists. Thank you for your advocacy towards that goal. You have a partner in me at City Hall!

- Stephanie Rawlings-Blake - City Council President

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Drive a nuclear power plant to work???


It seems like Rep. Patrick McHenry's answer to the fuel crises and the crises at the pump is not to encourage more people to ride a bicycle for transportation but rather we should invest in other forms of energy such as a nuclear power plants

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Baltimore City Primary Election Endorsements


Note this is not from Baltimore Spokes but there is overlap between our readership and that of environmentalists the following info may be of interest:

The Maryland League of Conservation Voters and the Baltimore City League of Environmental Voters are pleased to announce the following endorsements in Baltimore City primary election races:

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Parks and Mayor Sheila Dixon (music and free food too)


From Mayor Sheila Dixon:
This Saturday I'm throwing a big party near you - and you're invited! There will be free food, live music, door prizes and fun for the kids. The free event will take place at parks and community centers across the city. It's called Rally Baltimore and you're encouraged to attend.

We will be joined by some special guests and I will be at each rally. It'll be a great opportunity for us to talk about our ideas and our shared vision for a cleaner, greener, healthier and safer Baltimore. Rally Baltimore will take place this Saturday, August 11 at the following times and locations:

Federal Hill Park: 11 am - 1 pm (located at Battery Avenue, Covington Avenue, and Key Highway)
Herring Run: 1 pm - 3 pm (Hallspring Picnic Area off of Argonne Drive)
Patterson Park: 12 pm - 2 pm (The Pond Area of the Park)
C.C. Jackson Recreation Center: 2 pm - 4 pm (located at 4910 Park Heights Avenue and W. Garrison, behind the MAGNA Tech Center)
Grand Finale @ Druid Hill Park: 3 pm - 6 pm (located at The Bowl: Red Road, across from Safety City)
PLEASE, CLICK HERE TO RSVP ONLINE!
<a href="http://www.sheiladixon.com/action/rsvp/rallybaltimore">http://www.sheiladixon.com/action/rsvp/rallybaltimore</a>;

Each rally will have live music. For example, at Patterson Park, we will have Soul Cannon and a mariachi band. And, at Federal Hill Park, there will be a reggae band. I hope you'll get a chance to go to Patterson Park, Federal Hill Park or to any of our other fantastic rallies across the city!

If you're already planning on coming, please bring your friends and family. We'll have plenty of free food, fantastic prizes and tons of fun for the kids. I'm really looking forward to the rally and to seeing you there!

Thanks so much for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Mayor Sheila Dixon
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Sheila Dixon - For Mayor


The goal of Baltimore Spokes is to be a public resource on bicycling issues wherever they may fall. I can only do so much and it is my fault that I have not found the time to cover the other candidates

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