Wednesday, March 5th, 2025 | |
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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,
Thank you to everyone who joined us this past Monday to kick off Women’s History Month at our Michelle Obama Awards! We were proud to honor 14 incredible women who embody this year’s theme: “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.” Follow us on Facebook to be the first to see photos from this inspiring event when we post them.
Have you ever wondered where stormwater in Anne Arundel County goes and how it gets there? Join us on Wednesday, March 26, at noon for our next EngageArundel Webinar, Stormwater in Anne Arundel County, featuring experts from the Department of Public Works and Inspections & Permits.
We’re also making a small but important change—our newsletter will now be delivered bi-weekly instead of weekly. This allows us to bring you meaningful updates, insights, and key community news while giving you a little more breathing room between editions. Don’t worry—we’ll still keep you informed about the latest events, opportunities, and important updates!
As always, we appreciate your support and engagement and look forward to keeping you in the loop!
Vincent Moulden
Office of the County Executive
Director, CECS
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County Executive Pittman in the Community | |
1: LinkBank Ribbon Cutting | 2: 2025 Michelle Obama Awards | |
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Weather Alert from Anne Arundel County Office of Emergency Management | |
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We are expecting strong winds in Anne Arundel County today. Please secure loose outdoor items such as furniture, trampolines, and debris, as they can become hazardous if blown around.
High winds may cause power outages. Be prepared by gathering:
- A flashlight and extra batteries
- A battery- or solar-powered charger and radio
- Other essential supplies
If you experience a power outage, report it to BGE through one of the following methods:
Stay safe and stay informed. Register for emergency notifications on Alert Anne Arundel or follow OEM on Facebook for more updates.
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Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Partners with Baltimore Community Foundation (BCF) to Deploy Over $1.5 million in Grants to Businesses Severely Impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse | |
From County Executive Pittman: I will always remember the lives lost and offer continued support to everyone impacted by the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. It has been nearly a year since that tragedy, and our community has shown incredible resilience, emerging even stronger and more united.
The Key Bridge Small Business Direct Grant Program offers $10,000 to $50,000 to eligible businesses in Northern Anne Arundel County. Applications are open now and due by Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 11:59 pm. To learn more about the program and apply, visit here.
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County Executive Pittman Honors 14 Outstanding Women in Advocacy During Annual ‘Michelle Obama Awards’ | |
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Annapolis, MD (March 4, 2025) – During the 7th Annual Michelle Obama Awards, Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Caucus of African American Leaders honored 14 exceptional women leaders in Anne Arundel County. This year’s ceremony took place at Maryland Hall on March 3, 2025, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. The theme of this year’s program was “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating & Inspiring Generations.”
Read the full press release.
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In this episode, hear a compelling conversation with County Executive Pittman and Dr. Mark Bedell, the superintendent of Anne Arundel County Public Schools. As they delve into the real-life challenges and triumphs of managing a large educational institution, Dr. Bedell shares his remarkable journey from childhood adversity to becoming a leader in education. This episode explores how collaboration—between educators, the community, and local government—can drive educational success. It also addresses issues such as teacher recruitment and retention and legislative policies.
Listen to this and prior episodes at aacounty.org/pittmanandfriends.
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Why DEI?
Published: February 28, 2025
With an administration in Washington mistakenly believing that it has a mandate to join the world’s dictators in attacking our institutions, our security apparatus, our economy, and the values enshrined in the Constitution of the United States of America, we are called on to defend things that we don’t often think about.
Lately, I’ve had to explain why I believe democracy is better than authoritarianism, why we shouldn’t deport our essential, law-abiding workers when we have a labor shortage, and why we seek to build strong organizations and communities through proven management strategies like promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Read more...
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COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM TRAINING
Anne Arundel - Annapolis Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) has announced its Early Spring 2025 dates for its 21-hour in-person CERT Basic Training class. Volunteer to become a trained member of your community in emergency response. The training will be held on Saturday, March 15 from 9am-4pm, Sunday, March 16 from 9am-4pm, and Saturday, March 22 from 9am-4pm at the Fire Training Academy in Millersville. A disaster simulation will be held on Sunday, March 23 from 12pm-4:30pm at the same location. Everyone completing the course receives a nationally recognized certification and the opportunity to join Anne Arundel-Annapolis CERT as a member. This is also an opportunity to potentially volunteer to support the County Office of Emergency Management following a disaster. Visit aaacert.org/cert-basic-training for more information and for a registration link. The link also shows additional classes in late spring and early fall. For questions, contact training@aaacert.org.
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Opportunities for Public Comment | |
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Region 5 Planning Questionnaire
The region planning process is underway in Region 5. Region 5 includes the communities of Odenton, Piney Orchard, Gambrills, Woodwardville, Two Rivers, and Crofton. Click here to view an interactive map and learn if your address is included. Find out more about the region planning process at aacounty.org/Region5.
This is the first of a series of questionnaires to get community input on the draft strategies that will be included in the Region Plan. This questionnaire addresses natural environment and parks and recreation issues. Later in the planning process, you can review strategies related to economic development, housing, transportation, cultural resources, and land use. These topics are all interrelated, but we address them one at a time to help focus discussions.
This questionnaire closes at 11:59 pm on March 7, 2025. Please respond if you live, work, or play in Region 5! Limit to one submission per person. It takes an average of 5 minutes to complete all responses.
Submit your thoughts here.
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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. | |
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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.
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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. | |
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The countdown is on! Three days until NPC's conference! We hope to see you this Friday, March 7th at Chesapeake Arts Center! Register here!
If your nonprofit could benefit from financial assistance, we have two options:
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Apply for a scholarship. Please email kristen@cfaac.org to see if your organization is eligible.
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Use the 2 for 1 deal. This is the perfect opportunity to bring along a coworker or key volunteer. Or, boost your board engagement by bringing a member of your board for free!
This one-day event is designed specifically for small to mid-sized nonprofits. Focused on practicality, the main goal of our conference is to provide you with hands-on, take-home tools that you can implement right away.
We know you already have the motivation and skills to accomplish your mission. We want to be your pragmatic partner by sharing usable tools that can be applied to your daily work. Why create a document from scratch when a nonprofit neighbor or trusted consultant is willing to share their template! We want to make processes less of a challenge by providing free tools to you. You'll take home a Board Matrix template, Strategic Roadmap, Implementation Plan, infographic on collaboration, and more.
Want to know who will be giving the keynote address and leading the breakout sessions? Click the link to Meet the Speakers! See you this Friday the 7th at 8:30 am!
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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. | |
The Community Meeting Calendar system and associated forms are currently down due to the ongoing Cyber Incident. Please check back next week for an updated list of Community Meetings. | |
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. | | | | |
