An Update from the Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services (CECS)
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Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,
Good afternoon. I hope everyone is doing well and is having a good week so far.
Several of County Executive Pittman’s priorities were approved by the County Council this past Monday with 7-0 bipartisan votes.
First, the Green Infrastructure Master Plan was approved. This plan maps out a path forward toward County Executive Pittman’s goal of making sure that 30% of the county’s landmass is preserved and protected from development by 2030.
Second, same-sex spouses of public safety workers - who selected their pension beneficiaries before same-sex marriage was legal in our state - can now amend their pension selections to allow their spouses to receive the same spousal benefits as other spouses.
Third, the Council signed off on County Executive Pittman’s proposal to reclassify the positions of our 9/11 call-takers, our first, first-responders. This reclassification recognizes the training and the skills that our 9/11 operators have and allows them to be paid more for their work. More competitive pay should help with retention and recruitment for these critical positions.
Fourth, we released funds from the Tax Incremental Finance District in Odenton to begin the construction of a parking garage next to the MARC station. This will be a huge economic driver to the region, and along with the investments we are making in the new Odenton Community Park, and sidewalks in the area is a great example of smart growth and transit-oriented development.
These four measures show that County Executive Pittman is committed to preserving our environment, increasing public safety, furthering equality, and promoting smart growth. We appreciate the County Council’s unanimous support of each of these initiatives.
There’s also a lot more community news in this newsletter, so check it all out!
Sincerely,
James Kitchin
Office of the County Executive
Director, CECS
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County Executive Pittman in the Community |
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1. The Friends Crownsville Patient Cemetery at the Maryland State Archives |
2. Pasadena Baseball Club | 3. The signing of Bill 25-22, ensuring that residents with limited English proficiency have equal access to our county programs and services
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Environmental Challenges and Solutions in
Anne Arundel County
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In commemoration of Earth Day 2022, the LWVAAC invites members and friends to learn about Environmental Challenges and Solutions in Anne Arundel County on Thursday, April 21, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. Join us as we hear presentations from three prominent County environmental leaders.
Presentations will include:
- Climate Crisis: The Overarching Environmental Challenge by Matt Johnston, Director of Environmental Policy
- Household Waste: Curbside to County by Rich Bowen, Recycling Program Manager
- Community Solutions: Master Garden Outreach by Nancy Allred, Interim Master Gardener Coordinator
The presentations are a unique opportunity for the public to learn about the environmental challenges in AAC and the roles of communities and individuals in creating solutions.
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County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Department of Aging and Disabilities announced a new grant program available for family caregivers.
Funding through Administration for Community Living’s American Rescue Plan Act will allow Anne Arundel County family caregivers to enroll their loved one in either Woods Adult Day Care Center or Active Day Annapolis for 12 visits. The caregiver will have the ability to choose the number of weekly sessions that work best for themselves and for the care recipient.
To learn more information about this grant opportunity and how to apply, please call (410) 222-4339 or (410) 222-4375. TTY users, please call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1. All materials are available in alternate formats upon request.
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African American Heritage Preservation Program |
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Application deadline: July 1, 2022, at 11:59 p.m.
The African American Heritage Preservation Program (AAHPP) provides grants to assist in the preservation of buildings, sites, or communities of historical and cultural importance to the African American experience in Maryland. The AAHPP is administered as a partnership between the Maryland Historical Trust (MHT) and the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture (MCAAHC). Grants range from $10,000 to a maximum of $100,000.
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Opportunities for Public Comment |
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Upcoming County Council Meeting - April 18, 2022 |
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Below is a list of the legislation receiving a public hearing at the upcoming County Council meeting. Come and let your voice be heard during the public comment period for each of these! 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 isn't scheduled for a hearing at the next meeting.
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Walk & Roll Anne Arundel! |
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Comment period extended to May 27
Walk & Roll Anne Arundel! will encompass the entire County and support the objectives of the approved Move Anne Arundel! transportation functional master plan. Move Anne Arundel! calls for safe, accessible and equitable mobility alternatives to motor vehicles in order to relieve traffic congestion, protect the environment, improve health and create a more attractive place to live, work, learn and play.
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Deadline for feedback: June 9, 2022
The Office of Planning and Zoning (OPZ) has created interactive online Feedback Maps for Regions 2, 4, and 7. For more information on the Region Plan process or to access the maps, visit: aacounty.org/regionplans or visit any public library in Regions 2, 4, or 7 to participate in person. |
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Subdivision Application Meetings |
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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. |
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Tommy Car Wash - Edgewater MD
Property Location 2972 Solomons Island Rd, Edgewater, MD 21037 @ Intersection with Virginia Avenue
Meeting Date: 2022-04-05
Time: 6:00 PM
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Ferndale Farms re-subdivison of Lot 39
Property Location Wicklow Road at the corner of Gordon Lane Glen Burnie, MD. .21061
Meeting Date: 2022-04-06
Time: 6:00 PM
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8115 Elizabeth Road
Property Location 8115 Elizabeth Road, Pasadena, MD 21122. 8115 Elizabeth Road and Hog Neck Road
Meeting Date: 2022-04-11
Time: 6:00 PM
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Homestead Gardens Outfall & Stream Restoration
Property Location Central Avenue & Castle Way Cul-de-sac
Meeting Date: 2022-04-11
Time: 6:00 PM
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Cedar Winds Farm,
Lot 6
Property Location 7170 Forest Avenue Northwest side of Forest Avenue, 0-feet North from intersection with Maple Avenue, Tax Map 7, Block 12, Parcel 132
Meeting Date: 2022-04-13
Time: 6:00 PM
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Badro Veterans Hwy.
Property Location 8561 & 8601 Veterans Highway Millersville, MD 21108 Benfield Boulevard
Meeting Date: 2022-04-14
Time: 6:00 PM
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County COVID-19 Data Dashboard |
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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. |
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