Letters to the Editor for Wednesday, August 23, 2006

Krebs conservative on the issues

Editor:

Contrary to her political opponent's allegations, incumbent 9B Delegate Susan Krebs has one of the most consistently conservative voting records among members of the Carroll County delegation.

The Maryland Accountability Project, a non-profit watchdog group, rates all the legislators from both the House and the Senate based on their voting records. Their Web site explains their mission as follows: "While MAP does not take positions on these bills, MAP uses the conservative position on these issues as the basis to determine each legislator's voting pattern, whether it be conservative or liberal."

Krebs' most recent rating is higher than Del. Tanya Shewell, Sen. Larry Haines and significantly higher than Sen. Allan Kittleman. Her rating is the same as Del. Nancy Stocksdale. In the prior year, Krebs' rating was the same as former Del. Carmen Amedori and higher than Stocksdale's.

The record also shows that Krebs is a firm supporter of the conservative principle of local control and accountability. Her votes reflect her belief that it is destructive to have the state legislature meddling in local county affairs.

I urge all residents of South Carroll to look beyond the rhetoric and look at Krebs' voting record. You will see that she is representing our interests well.

Remember to vote in the primary on Sept. 12.

Cathy Naused

Eldersburg