Board of Ed Meetings On Credit Cards Will Be Closed – In the wake of the credit card scandal involving Board of Education member Chris Barclay, a school board committee will examine practices involving school system-provided credit cards. But at least some of those meetings will be closed to the public and at least one member of County Council is questioning why. [Washington Post]
Watch For Sample Ballots – The Montgomery County Board of Elections recently mailed out sample ballots to all registered voters ahead of the June 24 gubernatorial primary. If your legislative district has changed, the new information will be printed on the sample ballot. Early voting starts June 12 and for the first time will include an early voting center in Chevy Chase, at the Jane E. Lawton Community Recreation Center (4301 Willow Lane). [Montgomery County Board of Elections]
Frosh Wins O’Malley Endorsement – Gov. Martin O’Malley on Thursday made public his backing of District 16 State Sen. Brian Frosh in Frosh’s bid for attorney general. O’Malley spoke in support of Frosh at a rally in Greenbelt. Del. Jon Cardin, who’s leading Frosh in the polls, will counter with his uncle, U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin, who’s expected to appear on Monday in Annapolis. Many observers attribute Cardin’s advantage over Frosh in the polls to his uncle’s popularity. [Baltimore Sun]
National Doughnut Day Deals – National Doughnut Day is Friday. Dunkin’ Donuts is offering a free doughnut to customers who purchase a drink at participating locations (4905 Cordell Ave. and the Bethesda Metro bus bay). Bold Bite (4901 Fairmont Ave.) is offering a buy one, get one free doughnut promotion while supplies last. Flavors include Samoa, Boston Creme and Vanilla Butter Glaze.
