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Local activist, political newcomer enters race for Frederick County Council District 3 seat
Local political activist Christian Benford is running for a seat on the Frederick County Council, hoping to keep residents at the heart of decision making.
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287(g) in Maryland can start and end in Frederick County
We must stop using local law enforcement resources and taxpayer dollars for President Donald Trump’s violent mass deportation agenda. Sheriff deputies shouldn’t work on ICE’s behalf. Local jails shouldn't be an extension of ICE facilities.
287(g) agreements don't make communities safer. Just the opposite.
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Free Buses Can Be a Reality — Just Look at Maryland
Christian Benford, a candidate for Frederick County Council, told Truthout, “It is fantastic to have a program that provides alternative travel, reduces carbon emissions, and is at no-cost to residents. (…) Frederick, as a whole, is not very walkable. So, while there are stops at key locations, it still requires crossing dangerous intersections or moving on uneven or poorly maintained public infrastructure.”
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Frederick County residents want immigration policy change
Christian Benford (…) argues there’s no room for compromise on a policy that can tear families apart. “Frederick prides itself on its diversity and its care for its marginalized communities,” Benford explained. “Supporting a bill that bans 287G completely would help solidify that.”
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Some residents urge county to push for state-level ban of local ICE program
Benford, along with several other residents, called on the county to advocate for a ban on 287(g) agreements in Maryland.
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Citizens Speak Out Against 287g During Legislative Town Hall
Christian Benford advocates against 287G bill during a legislative town hall meeting.
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Frederick residents identify housing, transportation as priorities in city survey
Christian Benford (…) said the city should advocate for state legislation to end the option for law enforcement agencies to participate in the 287(g) program.
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Local officials outline legislative priorities ahead of General Assembly session
Christian Benford, who has filed to run for a County Council seat in District 3, said that as the son of an immigrant, he opposes the 287(g) program.
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Public weighs in on allowing data centers in city of Frederick
Christian Benford, a Democratic candidate for County Council District 3, said people are trying to make their voices heard as early in the city’s decision-making process as possible.
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Montgomery County officials pitch rent stabilization in Frederick
Benford has explicitly said he supports rent stabilization measures, and on Friday, he reiterated that.
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Diaz proposes legislation to limit Frederick's interaction, cooperation with ICE
Christian Benford, who is running for County Council District 3 as a Democrat, said during Thursday's meeting that he supports the ordinance. He suggested that Díaz add provisions prohibiting the usage of things like traffic cameras made by companies that are known to pass on data to immigration enforcement.es here
I’m running to make Frederick a more affordable, accountable, and equitable place to live and raise a family.
