IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

June 9, 2011

CONTACT: Thomas 1. Peddicord, Jr.

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COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS ENCOURAGE RESIDENTS

TO SIGN PETITION
Baltimore County Council members Almond, Huff, Marks, Bevins and Olszewski today joined the County Commissioners ofFrederick and Carroll Counties

in urging citizens to sign a petition to overturn legislation that gives in-state college
Tom Quirk
FIRST DISTRICT

tuition benefits to illegal aliens. If sufficient signatures are obtained on the petition, the law (S.B. 167) will be referred to the voters ofMaryland at the 2012 election. "A majority of the Council sees this issue in terms of its cost to Baltimore County citizens during very challenging economic times," said John Olszewski, Sr., Chairman ofthe County Council. "This law is just unfair to the hardworking citizens of the Seventh District whom I represent." "Unless it is rejected by the voters, this law may well increase the cost of a college education for Baltimore County families who obey the law and follow appropriate procedures," said Todd Huff, Councilman for the Third District. "At the

Vicki Almond
SECOND DISTRICT

Todd Huff
THIRD DISTRICT

Kenneth N. Oliver
FOURTH DISTRlCT

David Marks
FIFTH DISTRICT

same time, it will reward illegal behavior and provide an incentive to attract more illegal immigration."

Cathy Bevins
SIXTH DISTRICT

"This'is an issue that has resonated with the public, particularly in Baltimore County, which is leading the state in petition signatures. The support for a

John Olszewski, Sr.

SEVENTH DISTRICT

referendum on this law transcends party and social lines," said David Marks, Councilman for the Fifth District.

Thomas J. Peddicord, Jr.

LEGISLATIVE COLi\iSEL SECRETARY

"Although S.B. 167 is a state issue, this law involves an important and emotionally charged subject for Baltimore County residents, who will bear the cost of in-state tuition subsidies," said Sixth District Councilwoman Cathy Bevins. "I believe it would be appropriate to let the voters make the ultimate decision."

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