Maryland: Rick Weldon

Mon, 10/06/2008 - 16:42

Alderman pushes for Weldon to leave Frederick Co. chairmanship

Update

Less than a week after Del. Rick Weldon (I-Frederick) announced he would be leaving the Republican Party and registering as an independent, Alderman C. Paul Smith (R-Frederick) says he wants Weldon to step down as chair of the Frederick County legislative delegation.

Smith first made the call in a letter to the Frederick County Republican Central Committee, urging them to take a strong stance on the issue.

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Tue, 09/30/2008 - 15:41

Weldon leaves GOP, registers unaffiliated

Del. Rick Weldon of Frederick announced Tuesday he would be leaving the Republican Party and would register as an independent, according to The Frederick News-Post.

During a press conference at Frederick City Hall Tuesday afternoon, Weldon said he wanted to put policy in front of politics.

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