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PRINCE GEORGEâS COUNTY EDITION
Volume 127 No. 41
MAY 19, 2018 - MAY 25, 2018
Will Ervin Take Up the Mantle of the Kamenetz Campaign?
By Hamil R. Harris Special to the AFRO
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In the wake of the death of Maryland gubernatorial candidate Kevin Kamenetz, his running mate, Valerie Ervin, is being urged to take his place on the ballot and according to state law she only has until May 17 to make a decision. Former Rep. Donna Edwards (D-Md.) wants Ervin to enter Marylandâs June 26 Democratic primary that already has six contenders- that include former NAACP President Ben Jealous, and Prince Georgeâs County Executive Rushern Baker. Edwards is among three Democratic candidates running for Bakerâs job. âLast week, our stateâs leadership suffered a terrible blow in the losing Kevin Kamenetz. His decades of faithful public service has had an indelible impact on the State of Maryland, and thousands of Baltimore County residents have benefitted from his great acts of service, â Edwards said in a statement. âNow, the time has come for a decision, and I couldnât be more proud to urge my childhood friend and political sister, Valerie Ervin, to pick up where he left off and run for the Maryland governorship.â
A photo featured on Valerie Ervinâs Twitter featuring she and former Congresswoman Donna Edwards.
Both of their fathers served together in the Air Force. âFrom her time as an active parent in the community to her leadership on the Board of Education in Montgomery County to her leadership as President of the Montgomery County Council, Valerie is ready to lead our state. Sheâs fought tooth and nail for working families in the labor movement, and as a national leader building coalitions.â While Edwards said there is âno one better to carry on Kevinâs legacy,â Baker also issued a statement highlighting his commonality with Kamenetz and praising the Baltimore County Executive on May 10, the morning after all the candidates appeared on a gubernatorial forum at Bowie State University. âI had just watched hours earlier Kevin passionately and eloquently share his goals, vision, and ideas for the State of Maryland,â Baker said. âOver the past seven years, we worked together on critical pieces of legislation and shared goals for improving the education of Maryland children, achieving quality health care for all the stateâs residents, and creating jobs and opportunity for our constituents.â
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The University of Maryland released a report from its diversity campus climate survey earlier this month. It included feedback such as racial and ethnic differences related to âbelongingness, feeling welcomed and satisfaction with the decision to attend or work at UMD.â Latinx and Black participants indicated less attachment to the university compared to their White and Asian counterparts. Also, people of color, women and gender nonbinary individuals reported greater concerns about personal Continued on A3
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Valerie Ervin is facing the decision of whether to run for governor following the death of her running mate, Kevin Kamenetz.
Who is Valerie Ervin? By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com
Howell Wants to Be Next Clerk of Prince Georgeâs Courts
As Valerie Ervin is being encouraged by Prince Georgeâs County leaders to run for governor, others are wondering who she is. Ervin, a former Montgomery County Council member, was running with Kevin Kamenetz as his lieutenant governorâs pick for the June 26 Democratic Party primary. Kamenetz died unexpectedly of cardiac arrest on May 10. He was 60. As a result of Kamenetzâs death, some believe that Ervin Continued on A3
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Lee Seeks Fourth Term as Prince Georgeâs Register of Wills
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Cereta Lee is the first African American to be Registrar of Wills in Prince Georgeâs County. By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com One of the most obscure elected positions in Prince Georgeâs County is also one of the most important. Cereta Lee, the Register of Wills, wants to make sure residents understand that.
âPeople work hard to leave a legacy to their heirs and I want to make sure that they do that.â
By James Wright Special to the AFRO jwright@afro.com One of the most important jobs in Prince Georgeâs County government is also considered one of the least glamorous, but that is fine with Adrion Howell. Howell, a resident of Glenn Dale, is a candidate for clerk of the county court. Howell told the AFRO he is committed to making sure the clerkâs office is the best it can be for county residents.
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Adrion Howell has worked for the White House and members of the U.S. Congress. He is seeking the office of clerk of the county court.
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That is one of the reasons she is seeking a fourth term in the position. âI am running for reelection because I want to continue reaching out to the community and educating residents on the importance of having a will,â Lee told the Continued on A2