|
An Update from the Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services (CECS)
View as Webpage
If someone forwarded this newsletter to you or you're viewing it online,
you can subscribe here.
| | |
Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2025 Community Association Summit! We welcomed community leaders from across the county for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration. From engaging with county government to navigating reserve studies and stormwater management, each session offered practical tools to strengthen our neighborhoods. If you missed a session or want to revisit the insights shared, presentations and video recordings are now available at aacounty.org/casummit.
Anne Arundel County is continuing its investigation into the February 22 cyber incident affecting certain systems within the County’s computer network. While the investigation into the full scope of the incident is still ongoing, there is no continued disruption to County services. Today the county provided notice of an event impacting the confidentiality of information related to certain individuals who received treatment and related services at the Department of Health. The County is working with technical consultants to undertake a comprehensive review to determine the information that may have been present in the potentially impacted files and to whom the information relates. There is no indication at this time that financial information was impacted. The County will directly contact potentially affected individuals identified through the review process. You can read more information about the notice and the incident by visiting aacounty.org/cyber-incident.
Vincent Moulden
Office of the County Executive
Director, CECS
| | County Executive Pittman in the Community | | |
1: 12th Annual Samaritan House Benefit Breakfast | 2. African Diaspora Festival Parade |
3. May Mental Health Fun Day
| | Follow the County Executive on social media: | | | Anne Arundel County Provides Notice of Data Privacy Event | |
Anne Arundel County Government and the Anne Arundel County Department of Health is providing notice of a recent event that may impact the confidentiality of information related to certain individuals who received treatment and related services at the Department of Health.
On February 22, 2025, the county became aware of suspicious activity affecting certain systems within the county’s computer network. The county immediately launched an investigation to confirm the full nature and scope of the activity with the assistance of industry-leading cybersecurity specialists, law enforcement partners, and relevant state agencies.
The ongoing investigation determined that the incident originated externally from a threat actor and was a ransomware attack. Further investigation confirmed that there was unauthorized access to a limited subset of the county’s network between January 28, 2025 and February 22, 2025, and that certain files within the network were accessed or downloaded without authorization during that time.
Read the full press release.
| | Anne Arundel County to Host Bike to Work Event at City Dock on May 16 | |
The Anne Arundel County Office of Transportation, City of Annapolis, and Bicycle Advocates for Annapolis & Anne Arundel County (“BikeAAA”) will host the 28th Annual Bike to Work Day event from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Friday, May 16, 2025 at Susan Campbell Park on City Dock in downtown Annapolis. The event is free and open to the public.
Read more.
| | Anne Arundel County Launches Automated Red Light Traffic Enforcement Program to Enhance Traffic Safety | | |
The Anne Arundel County Police Department announced the launch of the Automated Red Light Traffic Enforcement Program. The program will utilize fixed red light camera units to maintain automated traffic signal enforcement, with the goal of improving safety on county roadways.
Two camera units will go live on May 7, 2025, at Arundel Mills Boulevard (westbound) at Arundel Mills Circle and George Clauss Boulevard (northbound) at Quarterfield Park Drive. The Anne Arundel County Police Department uses crash data and safety assessments to determine suitable camera locations.
Read more.
| | |
STATE HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION BEGINS SUMMER US 50 RAMP MANAGEMENT SCHEDULE IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY
Temporary On-Ramp Closures at Oceanic Drive Begins Friday, May 16
| | |
The Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration will implement periodic, temporary closures of the on-ramp from Oceanic Drive (Exit 32) to eastbound US 50/US 301 (John Hanson Highway) approaching the Chesapeake Bay Bridge beginning Friday, May 16, as part of its continuing efforts to improve traffic flow and safety during peak summer travel times in the Broadneck Peninsula in Anne Arundel County.
Read more.
| | Catch Up With Pittman and His Friends! | | | | |
In this revealing conversation with County Executive Steuart Pittman, Chief Awad opens up about the extraordinary path that led her to law enforcement leadership.
At just nine years old, following her father's departure, Awad became a co-parent to her six siblings, navigating life in economically challenged neighborhoods while watching her mother struggle to provide. This firsthand experience with adversity shaped her understanding of community needs and cultivated leadership skills that would define her career. Two high school teachers recognized her potential, investing in her development and igniting a passion for public service that eventually led her to a 23-year career with Prince George's County Police before taking the helm in Anne Arundel.
| | | | Peek behind the curtain of local government finance with County Executive Steuart Pittman and Budget Officer Chris Trumbauer as they reveal how Anne Arundel County achieves fiscal resilience while expanding essential services. | | |
Planning for Success and
Confronting Threats
Published: May 9, 2025
We’ve got some stuff to celebrate, and some stuff to fear. My obligation is to share both.
Last Wednesday evening, I moderated an online panel discussion about the county’s Plan2040 Annual Implementation Report that covered progress during 2024.
Sounds dull, I know. But to me, it’s something to celebrate. Our county’s general development plans used to be viewed as nothing more than a big thorn in the side of land speculators and developers. They were ok with plans that promoted smart growth, environmental protection, and equity, as long as they didn't interfere with what they saw as their right to develop land to its “highest and best” or “most profitable” use.
Read more...
| | |
Anne Arundel County will host four River Days Festivals this summer! These events provide families with an opportunity to get out on the water, fall in love with the place they live, and inspire our residents to become stewards who will protect the health of our local waterways.
Each festival is free and will feature fun activities for all ages, including boat rides, water activities, environmental educators, live music, games, crafts, food trucks, and more.
To learn more, visit AACounty.Org/RiverDays.
| | May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Visit Healthy Anne Arundel's landing page to find events happening near you. Follow @HealthyAAC on Facebook for daily suggestions to Activate Your Mental Health. | | Opportunities for Public Comment | | Featured Programs and Resources | | Anne Arundel County utilizes an emergency notification system, CivicReady©, capable of contacting citizens and businesses quickly in case of an emergency. CivicReady© alerts the public of emergencies and disasters, safety measures to be taken, and information pertaining to government operations. | | |
County Council Meeting
Below is a list of legislation receiving a public hearing at the upcoming County Council meeting. Let your voice be heard during the public comment period for each of these! For meeting schedules, legislation links, and other relevant information about the Council please click here.
| | Please note: the legislation scheduled to be heard at the next County Council meeting is subject to change. Click here for an up-to-date list and to see other legislation that has been introduced but is not scheduled for a hearing at the next meeting. | | Nonprofit Center @ 41 Community Place | | The Nonprofit Center is a county initiative that supports nonprofit organizations to advance the health and well-being of our residents. | | Subdivision Application Meetings | | Residents can view a calendar of upcoming meetings in their area, review site plans and other documents, attend virtual meetings, watch previously recorded meetings, and provide public comments directly to the Office of Planning and Zoning - all through the new Community Meetings website. See a partial list of upcoming meetings below and click here for more details and to view the full calendar. | | |
Aerotropolis Lots 6 & 7
Property Location 7100 & 7150 Corporate Center Drive, Hanover, MD
Meeting Date: 2025-05-15
Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM
| | |
Cole - 291 Cape Saint John Rd, Annapolis, MD
Property Location 291 Cape Saint John Rd., Annapolis, MD 21401
Meeting Date: 2025-05-15
Virtual | Time: 7:00 PM
| | |
Laurel Park
Property Location 3600 Laurel Ft Meade Rd, Laurel, MD 20724, Whisky Bottom X Laurel Race Track Road
Meeting Date: 2025-05-19
Hybrid | Time: 6:00 PM
| | |
Lots 17c and 23c, Greenspring
Property Location 1614 & 1622 Carnoustie Drive, Pasadena, MD 21122
Meeting Date: 2025-05-19
Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM
| | |
7600 and 7601 Buckingham Blvd
Property Location 7600 and 7601 Buckingham Blvd. Hanover, MD 21076
Meeting Date: 2025-05-20
In-Person | Time: 6:00 PM
| | |
1468 Shot Town Road
Property Location 1468 Shot Town Road, Annapolis, MD
Meeting Date: 2025-05-20
Virtual | Time: 6:00 PM
| | Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Anne Arundel County Government is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Each county sponsored event includes information about how to request an ADA Accommodation. This E-Blast is available in an alternate format upon request. | | | | |
