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Part three of an ongoing series of BMORENEWS.com election season political events occurred last night at Eden’s Lounge (www.EdensLounge.com).

According to Hassan Giordano, a regular attendee and founder of ReportersRoundtable.com, “It was an interesting evening.”

He added, “Poli10 is a highly anticipated series of events in this 2010 election season. These events are setting a precedent.”

To the City’s credit, many people have worked long and hard to help shovel Baltimore out of the Blizzard of the Century. At the same time, many citizens share a frustration beyond recompense. Many people I’ve talked to feel a certain insensitivity coming out of City Hall.

I’m curious to know how all this will play out – especially given that this is a statewide election year where there are still rumblings of a Wayne Curry (D) and Robert Ehrlich (R) challenge against incumbent Gov. Martin O’Malley. I’m particularly wondering how the new Baltimore City Council President, Bernard “Jack” Young, and the new Mayor, Stephanie Rawlings-Blake, will get along.
 

What happens if Baltimore City Mayor Sheila Dixon is convicted? Who will, God forbid an indictment should happen, appoint her replacement?

Personally, I think it is a valid question. And while issues of race and party affiliation have been raised this week, this question deserves an appropriately intelligent response.

Background: A rumor had been put out there on Frank Conaway’s WOLB News Talk Radio Show that suggested that two people not of the majority community were being considered by Gov. Martin O’Malley to replace Mayor Sheila Dixon if she were convicted. Former Baltimore City Solicitor Neal Janey was asked about the procedure for succeeding a convicted mayor in office in Baltimore City.

Doni Morton Glover, www.bmorenews.com

Gambling in Maryland is not a new phenomenon. However, when it promises to do certain things for the locals – like build new schools – one has to ask whether the good outweighs the bad.

In the City of Baltimore, for all intents and purposes, slots are on the way. Once again, like the initial pitches made in favor of the Maryland State Lottery, public education is a ‘cause’ that’s touted like the coming of Jesus. Additionally, Baltimore is to have proceeds from slots go towards property tax reduction. And, if one lives in Baltimore or at least is aware of the high taxes locals already face, slots become a viable option. Read more.