MCASA in the News: Washington County official faces scrutiny over comments, Facebook posting
MCASA in the News: Washington County official faces scrutiny over comments, Facebook posting
Jan 21st, 2016
An appointee to the Washington County Board of Commissioners is being criticized for his conduct, including derogatory comments about women and racist postings to social media. The appointment of Vincent "Woody" Spong is subject to state Senate confirmation, and a number of parties have come forward expressing concern and encouraging the Senate to reject the nomination.
The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault has sent a letter opposing the nomination, and this letter has been mentioned in articles in theBaltimore Sun and the Herald-Mail Media.
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