About this episode

Mason Carter discusses the pressing issues facing Frederick County, particularly the need to widen Route 15 and the implications of data center development.

On the Morning News Express , Bob Miller was joined by Mason Carter , Frederick County Council Member for District 5, for a discussion on the issues shaping the county's future. While data centers continue to dominate much of the public conversation, Bob pressed Carter on what he believes is the single biggest issue facing Frederick County . Carter didn't hesitate, pointing to Route 15 and the need to widen the heavily congested corridor. He agreed that many state leaders in Annapolis don't experience the daily traffic frustrations that local residents do, making it difficult for them to fully understand the urgency of the problem. The conversation also touched on the ongoing debate surrounding data centers , with Carter sharing his perspective on the opportunities and concerns tied to future development in the county. 🎧 Missed the interview? Catch the full conversation anytime on the Morning News Express podcast feed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Bob Miller

Guest: Mason Carter

Topics covered

• Frederick County
• Route 15
• data centers
• traffic congestion
• local government

Keywords

• Mason Carter
• Bob Miller
• Frederick County
• Route 15
• data centers
• traffic congestion

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Frederick County Council

Places: Frederick County, Route 15, Annapolis

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