Statement on County Council's Rejection of Council Member Benoit's Proposal for Path to 13th County High School

Henry Green, candidate for the Maryland General Assembly from District 33 (Crofton, Davidsonville, Severna Park & Cape St. Clair) issued the following reaction to  the Anne Arundel County Council rejection of a proposal by Council Member Jamie Benoit opening the way of a 13th high school in the County.

I am appalled at the failure of leadership by County Executive Laura Neuman who claims she supports building a 13th high school in the County, but opposes the way forward offered by Mr. Benoit’s proposal. And shame on the four council members who voted against Mr. Benoit’s proposal. Their votes effectively defer the needs and wishes of their constituency for yet another budget cycle. Government is supposed to be about addressing needs of citizens, not hewing to some dysfunctional viewpoint or posturing for political advantage.