'I Question the Need for a Minister of Propaganda in Carroll County'

Readers took their opinions to the Carroll County Patch sites this week, flocking to stories about a new being advertised in Carroll County, an upcoming that is now sold out, whether Eldersburg should have its , and whether a should be placed in Sykesville.

“I question the need for a Minister of Propaganda in Carroll County. If our commissioners cannot or are unable to clearly state their beliefs and justifications for their waste of taxpayers money, they should be removed from office.” – Dennis, on a story about the controversial media consultant for the county, , who was hired recently on a three-month contract paying $6,000 per month. A call for bids for a Communications/Public Information Services job was posted on the Carroll County government website this week.

“Say what you want about Richard Rothschild but as I write this, I am looking at his campaign sign that he used when he ran...It says ‘Smaller Government and Private Property Rights!!!!’ He won by a landslide and is doing precisely what he promised he would do.” – JoAnn Nicholls on a story about how a will be made available after the event.

? “Why does Eldersburg need a Main Street and its own zip code? Doesn't make sense. In today's economy there are many more things we can do for the community rather than spend time and energy on a change of zip code.”- Barbara Mehrling on a should have a zip code distinct from Sykesville.

“It's a great idea to put a four-way stop there. It's really hard to see the cars when you're turning out of the park.” – Gabrielle Donnald on a story about a expected to be placed near the entrance of Freedom Park.