What an incredible way to continue celebrating America's 250th Birthday! The Republican Women of Baltimore County were proud to participate in the Towson Independence Day Parade, bringing America's founding history to life for thousands of spectators. Our beautifully decorated truck, patriotic music, and cast of America's Founding Fathers and Mothers created one of the most memorable entries in this year's celebration. Republican Women Baltimore County 250 Celebration Towson

Honoring America's 250th Anniversary and 60 Years of RWBC

Karen Tully, MFRW Americanism Chair July 2026 has been a remarkable month of celebration. The Republican Women of Baltimore County celebrated its 60th Anniversary with our founder, Ambassador Ellen Sauerbrey, while our nation continued commemorating America's 250th Anniversary. Every Fourth of July, Americans come together for parades, cookouts, patriotic music, and fireworks. These traditions remind us how blessed we are to live in the United States. As conservatives, we wor

A Foundation and Outlook for Us as American Citizens Our American Way of Life, in its founding and traditions, is one of Human Freedom fulfilled through Human Creativity. We as the people should embrace this vision and express Human Freedom and Human Creativity as a foremost and guiding ethic and outlook in our way of life. Forces hostile to this and to our nation and its way of life have been emerging at this moment within our nation – forces which are suppre

The Executive Officers of the Republican Women of Baltimore County commend the Baltimore County Republican Central Committee for conducting an open and transparent process to fill the vacant Baltimore County Council District 3 seat following the resignation of Wade Kach. As a long-standing Republican organization dedicated to advancing conservative principles, civic engagement, and strong leadership in Baltimore County, we believe the process of selecting an interim Council r

The Republican Women of Baltimore County welcomed immigration expert Art Arthur as guest speaker on May 16, 2026. Arthur was warmly received by the audience, many of whom remembered him from his years living in the Baltimore area and previous appearances before the club. Arthur focused much of his presentation on the ongoing controversy surrounding birthright citizenship and the broader immigration crisis facing the United States. Drawing upon his years as a former immigrat

By RWBC President Louise Baker On May 16 of this year, the 151st running of the Preakness Stakes took place. Once again, I was wowed by the parallels between thoroughbred horse racing and elections. There is so much preparation leading up to each and every thoroughbred race, and there are several behind-the-scenes soldiers. Groomsmen, trainers, outriders, racetrack officials, and jockeys are all essential. Election candidates likewise require campaign managers, social media p

By Sophia Montgomery 1st VP The Baltimore County Republican Central Committee has officially begun the process of filling the vacant Baltimore County Council District 3 seat following the resignation of longtime Councilman Wade Kach due to health concerns. Kach, a well-known figure in Baltimore County politics, served residents of District 3 for years and earned a reputation as a steady conservative voice on fiscal responsibility, public safety, and community issues. His resi

The Republican Women of Baltimore County (RWBC) were recognized with four prestigious awards from the Maryland Federation of Republican Women (MFRW), the statewide organization representing Republican women’s clubs across Maryland. Sophia Montgomery, First Vice President of RWBC, accepted the awards on behalf of the club during the MFRW Spring Board Meeting held Saturday, May 2, in Silver Spring, Maryland. Among the honors, RWBC received the Maryland Shield Award, the highest

Baltimore County, Maryland — Former Harford County Deputy Sheriff John A. Myrick emerged as the clear favorite in a Republican gubernatorial straw poll held during the Baltimore County Republican Clubs Governors Debate on Thursday evening, April 23, 2026. Four Baltimore County Republican clubs hosted the event, drawing more than 150 attendees. Of the nine Republican candidates currently running in the 2026 primary, five participated in the debate. At the conclusion of the eve

At a recent meeting of the Republican Women of Baltimore County, Maryland State Senator Johnny Ray Salling continued the ongoing discussion series, “What Did Annapolis Pass This Time?” —offering a candid breakdown of key legislation from the 2026 session in Annapolis. One of the most pressing issues, he noted, is the state budget—particularly the continued expansion of the Kirwan Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education plan. Senator Salling emphasized that the fi

By Lynne Denicolis RWBC Legislative Committee Do you have Republican candidates you are excited to support? Have you told them you’ll be voting for them? That’s great, but there’s a critical detail many voters in Maryland don’t realize: You cannot vote for Republican candidates in the Primary Election unless you are registered as a Republican. How Maryland’s Primary Works (And Why It Matters) Maryland has a closed primary system . That means: If you are registered Republican

The Republican Women of Baltimore County Caring for America Committee held its Spring Fundraiser on April 18, bringing together members and guests for an event centered on awareness, education, and community impact. This year’s fundraiser spotlighted the One Love Foundation, a national nonprofit dedicated to preventing relationship violence. The event featured a powerful and deeply personal presentation by guest speaker Sharon Love. Sharon Love shared the story behind the fou

At the Republican Women of Baltimore County’s recent Saturday meeting, Chris West delivered a timely and candid overview of the 2026 legislative session, framed by his theme: “What Did Annapolis Pass This Time?” Senator Chris reflected on his long relationship with the Republican Women of Baltimore County which has been critical in supporting all Republicans in this state. Chris West has worked with Ellen Sauerbrey since the early days as she was single handily responsible fo

If improvement is being measured through attendance, composite ratings, and early indicators—while half of students remain below proficiency—then we must ask: Are these BCPS measures capturing real academic growth or creating the appearance of progress?

On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Republican Women of Baltimore County welcomed Baltimore County Board of Education Member Maggie Domanowski for a candid and eye-opening discussion titled: “Silenced for Asking: What the School Budget Reveals About Baltimore County Public Education.” What began as a straightforward financial question at a Board of Education meeting quickly turned into a broader conversation about transparency, accountability, and the future of public educati

Presentation to Baltimore County Board of Education 2.24.26 By RWBC President Louise Baker Baltimore County Public Schools employs more than 20,000 people and serves approximately 111,000 students. Yet fewer than half of those employees are classroom teachers roughly 9,000 to 9,500. At the same time, academic outcomes remain deeply concerning. Grade 3 math proficiency is 39%. That means 60% of our third graders are not proficient in math. Grade 7 English language arts profici

Reprinted with permission of Mild-Mannered Communications Inc. As appeared in the Villager October 2025 Issue By Michael Ruby The traditional three R's of education are being shoved aside while Baltimore County public school administrators urgently focus on a new set of three R's that may dictate the size and composition of the local school board. That’s a big deal because the board members ultimately determine how —and if — reading and writing are taught in classrooms and w

When a California high school girl confided to her teacher that she believed she was a boy, the teacher reported the comment to a school counselor. Instead of providing support or involving the parent constructively, the school confronted the girl’s mother—demanding she affirm her daughter’s sudden gender confusion. Faced with an impossible choice, the mother refused to confirm the lie. The result was devastating: the state removed her child from her custody. That is when the

Author: Nicholas Softy, FAIR Field Outreach Manager Maryland has transformed into a haven for illegal aliens, prioritizing their accommodation over the safety and fiscal well-being of its law-abiding residents. Through expansive sanctuary policies, the state has systematically undermined federal immigration enforcement, disregarded federal immigration law, flouted the Supremacy Clause of the U.S. Constitution, and dismissed Supreme Court precedents like Arizona v. United St