FREDERICK COUNTY, Md. (WUSA9) -- Frederick County Council members are expected to hear arguments Tuesday night on a bill that those trying to repeal it say sends a message of intolerance.
The public hearing is scheduled for 7 p.m. at Winchester Hall in Downtown Frederick. It is on a bill that has been introduced to repeal a current, three-year-old ordinance that establishes English as the main language in Frederick County.
Before the public hearing, Democratic Councilmembers M.C. Keegan-Ayer and Jessica Fitzwater spoke about their co-sponsored repeal bill. The two said what sparked this were complaints, especially from major biotech and life science employers in the area.
"…that it was becoming increasingly harder to attract businesses and employees when we have this perception that we're not welcoming," said Fitzwater.