News from the Charles County Commissioners and Charles County Government
Dec. 15, 2014
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Charles County Leaders Take
Oath of Office

 

On Tuesday, Dec. 2, the Charles County Commissioners and six other county officials began their four-year terms in office. The 11 leaders took an oath of office in a ceremony held in the Commissioner's meeting room at the County Government Building in La Plata.

 

Charles County Administrative Judge Amy J. Bragunier and Clerk of the Circuit Court Sharon L. Hancock administered the oath of office to Commissioner President Peter Murphy, Commissioner Ken Robinson (District 1), Commissioner Debra M. Davis, Esq. (District 2) Commissioner Amanda M. Stewart, M.Ed. (District 3), and Commissioner Bobby Rucci (District 4). Commissioners Robinson, Davis, and Rucci are serving their second consecutive terms in office.

 

Bragunier and Hancock also administered the oath of office to: Orphans' Court judges J. Lorraine Berry, Frank H. Lancaster, and Darlene Breck; Register of Wills Loraine D. Hennessy; and Sheriff Troy D. Berry.

 

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For more information, contact the Public Information Office at 301-885-2779 or PressRoom@CharlesCountyMD.gov. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

County Seeks Community Input on
Cable-related Needs 

 

Comcast is seeking renewal of its current 15 year cable television franchise, which expires in 2017. Charles County Government is seeking input from residents, businesses, nonprofits and educators in order to assess  the "cable television related needs and interests" of the community. 

 

Charles County Government is conducting a comprehensive needs assessment. This assessment will be facilitated through public meetings and mailed surveys. The county encourages citizens who live and work in Charles County and have a perspective on cable television to participate in this need assessment. You do not need to be a current subscriber to participate.

 

Community involvement in this assessment will allow the county to better represent your needs and interests to Comcast. Periodic updates on the needs assessment process will be available at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov, www.Facebook.com/CharlesCounty, and Twitter.com/CharlesCoMD .

                                                                                

For more information, contact Mary Goddard at 301-396-5837 or email. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.

Animal Shelter Reduces Adoption Fees for the Holidays  

 

During the month of December, the Tri-County Animal Shelter will run a holiday promotion to place loving animals into a new home for the holidays. The adoption fee will be reduced to $10 for kittens and $5 for cats. Dog adoptions will be reduced to $100. 

 

All cats and dogs will have their first vaccine and micro-chip, as well as be spayed or neutered.  Animals will also be examined by a veterinarian, and cats tested for feline leukemia.

 

Adoption hours are Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

 

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Already have enough cats and dogs in your home? Remember the shelter also gets in rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, pot belly pigs, turtles, lizards and even livestock such as horses. Call the shelter for adoption pricing.

 

The Tri-County Animal Shelter is located at 6707 Animal Shelter Road in Hughesville. Shelter staff can be reached at 301-932-1713 or 800-903-1992. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD at 866-269-9006.

Commissioners Proclaim December Impaired Driving Prevention Month 

 


 

On Tuesday, Dec. 9, the Charles County Board of Commissioners proclaimed December 2014 as Impaired Driving Prevention Month. Impaired driving impacts the entire United States, causing at least one alcohol-related fatality every 51 minutes. Preventing impaired driving can save and enhance the safety of citizens throughout the country.


In Maryland, approximately 32 percent of traffic fatalities are caused by alcohol or drug impaired drivers. Impaired driving leads to injury and property damage, as well as physical, emotional and economic hardship for thousands of people annually.

 

The Charles County Commissioners recognize the importance of preventing impaired driving and encourage residents to drive responsibly this holiday season. In effort to prevent impaired driving, the Commissioners also encourage citizens to designate a sober driver or make alternative transportation arrangements when needed.

Charles County 2014 Annual Report
Now Available

 

The Charles County Commissioners are pleased to announce the 2014 Annual Report to the Citizens of Charles County is available online and in print. 
 
The 2014 Annual Report highlights the County Commissioners' legislative actions during fiscal 2014, budget allocations, county government projects and initiatives, and important messages from the Commissioners.

 
New this year is an online 2014 Annual Report companion video that provides a summary snapshot of fiscal 2014 accomplishments included in the printed report. 


Printed copies of the 2014 Annual Report are available on request. If you would like to receive a printed copy of the report via U.S. mail, contact Ms. Donna Fuqua by email or by calling 301-885-2779. Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.
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