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Rehrmann’s run for governor
THE SUN: 5/16/97
“Ms. Rehrmann, a two-time county executive intends to tell ‘the Harford
story’ to show off her strengths: a tough conservative fiscal manager; a decisive
leader; a supporter of improved education and public safety and a top economic-development
deal maker.
“Additionally, she will point to the governor’s perceived weaknesses – his
frequent bouts of indecision, his tendency to switch positions and legislators’ lack
of confidence in his leadership."
Rehrmann’s Business Plan: Let’s Go a Whole New Way
THE DAILY RECORD: 5/15/98
By Tom Johnson
“Democratic gubernatorial candidate Eileen M. Rehrmann yesterday promised a complete
overhaul of Maryland’ Department of Business and Economic Development (DBED).
“Rehrmann also is looking to duplicate Harford County’s successful ‘Fast
Track’ permitting process for business on a statewide level. The program, which has
been aggressively used during Rehrmann’s tenure, provides county officials the option
of accelerating the permitting process for certain economic development projects. Don’t
underrate this underdog
THE SUN: 5/1/97
By Barry Rascorvar
“Harford economic-development efforts are the envy of other counties. Its fast-track
permitting process is a model. Distribution industries have rushed into Harford, with
thousands of new jobs. Then there’s her no-nonsense approach. She is described as
tough, decisive, focused, crisp and knowledgeable in the archaic details of government.
Moreover, she is the only female candidate in the Democratic primary – a mother of
four, a grandmother and a graduate of Catholic schools. Next to the incumbent governor,
Mr. Rehrmann could look like a white knight to voters.”
Harford's Surplus
THE AEGIS 10/92
"County Executive Eileen Rehrmann and her staff should be commended for prudent
budgeting and wise spending...she's maintained a stable property tax rate, did not raise
the local income tax rate and not a single government worker has lost his or her
job."
Harford Does it Again
THE EVENING SUN 8/92
Cultivating jobs in this arid economy is extremely difficult. Coaxing manufacturing
jobs out of it is even harder. Those who say it can't be done need look no farther
than Harford County.
Harford's Financial Picture
THE EVENING SUN 10/93
Two major bond rating services upgraded the rating for Harford's bonds, while a third had
equally positive comments...Moody's Investors agency also praised the county's "fast
track" approval process for new business.
Harford's Ambassadors for Business
THE EVENING SUN 2/95
Harford County Executive Eileen M. Rehrmann's appeal to the private business community to
step up to the plate for economic development is a call worth heeding.
Stay the Course
THE AEGIS 12/95
From the time she took office in late 1990, Rehrmann has shown she understands the dynamic
relationships between the county's budget and Annapolis and the county's economy and what
she can afford to spend. She hasn't been wrong yet, and that's why Harford's
government is in better fiscal shape than that of any other county in the state.
The Right Course
THE AEGIS 10/96
Rehrmann has again brought the county's finances safely into port, meeting all current
obligations and finishing the year with a general operating surplus. Rehrmann has
been able to accommodate growth without raising local income tax rates or property tax
rates, something most other executives of suburban counties in Maryland have been unable
to avoid in recent years.
Harford's 'Fast Track'
Clorox bleach and Frito-Lay snacks are putting up manufacturing plants in the Aberdeen
area that will employ a total of 400 people. MCI communications Corp. recently
announced an $150 million expansion of its facility in Perryman. Pier 1 Imports,
Merry-Go-Round Enterprises, The Gap Inc. and General Electric Co. also built major
projects in Harford. |
