Bissett Offers Reward for Info on Sign Thefts

Annapolis, MD, Aug. 8, 2006 -- Phil Bissett announced today that his campaign would offer a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone caught stealing or vandalizing his campaign signs.

     The Republican candidate for county executive said his reward would be the equivalent of one month of the recipient's BGE bill, plus 72 percent. The figure represents the rate hike county residents are expected to ultimately bear to meet market rates as a result of the General Assembly's vote to deregulate the utility company in 1999.

     Two of Mr. Bissett's opponents in the county executive's race, Dels. John Leopold and David Boschert, voted for deregulation. They voted against Gov. Ehrlich's "better deal" solution during the 2006 legislative session. In the special session that followed, they flip-flopped, first voting for the Democrat-led final plan that hikes rates and imposes fees over a 10-year recovery period, then against it.

     Mr. Bissett estimates that twenty percent or more of his campaign signs have been stolen and have had to be replaced. Large campaign signs cost $75 to $90 each.

     "Replacing signs is a drain on the energy and financial resources of this campaign," Mr. Bissett said. "We intend to prosecute anyone who is caught stealing our campaign signs."

     For more information on Phil Bissett's campaign, visit his web site at www.PhilBissett.com.

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Authority: Committee to Elect Phil Bissett, Jennifer Erickson, Treasurer

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