BALTIMORE COUNTY, Md. (WBFF) — As Governor Wes Moore prepares to deliver a Fourth of July address from the statehouse, some Maryland residents believe the governor’s speech should go far beyond patriotism.
In Dundalk, longtime residents said the state has ignored their pleas for help surrounding crime, drug activity and rising costs. They hoped the governor would center his Saturday address on community improvements.
“Governor Moore claims crime is down. Crime isn’t down,” GiGi Hall, who lives in the historic community, said.
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Other residents raise concerns over delays in rebuilding the Key Bridge.
“I think a lot of people need to speak up about the bridge. That’s a big factor. Where’s the bridge, where is he and where is the money?” Blanca Tapahuasco asked.
“I would like to hear from the governor, ‘how is patriotism related to bankrupting our state?’” Tapahuasco added.
“I believe in the spirit of patriotism, but Governor Moore needs to acknowledge that he hasn’t fixed our problems that we are still divisive and he’s attacking our president. He may not like the president, but he needs to respect the office,” Hall insisted.
Others said they are looking for honesty and tangible progress.
“I just want someone to tell the truth really that’s all I ask,” another resident said.
Residents were split on whether they plan to watch the governor’s address.
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“No absolutely not. I’d rather watch paint dry,” Tapahuasco insisted.
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