Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Your News & Updates from the Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services (CECS)
Dear Community Leaders and Members of District 5,

Happy Tuesday! I hope that you had a great weekend and that yesterday kicked your week off well.

Last week the County Executive was pleased to recognize a "few of the many" incredible African American history-makers in Anne Arundel County in honor of African American History Month. He spoke about how in our country and our county, African American history is in everything that we do, and he honored 22 local history-makers for all the work they've done to address inequalities in our communities. Thank you to our honorees for your commitment to truly making Anne Arundel County The Best Place - For All , and thank you to the Caucus of African American Leaders for partnering with us and making this celebration of living history possible.

Don't forget to come out to the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force public hearing tomorrow to share your thoughts with the County Executive on the recommendations the task force made in their preliminary report. Also, mark your calendars for our Forum on Hate Crimes and Bias on February 26th at the Community College.

All county offices will be closed for President's Day next Monday, February 17th. However, trash and recycling service will continue as normal.

Have a great week!

Best,

Reece Peak
Top: County Executive Pittman delivers welcome remarks to the honorees and attendees at the "Few of the Many" ceremony.

Bottom: County Executive Pittman presents Phil Ateto, one of 22 honorees, with an Executive Citation.
Recent News & Press Releases
Opportunities for Public Comment
Below is a list of the legislation receiving a public hearing at the next County Council meeting on Tuesday, February 18th. 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.
Upcoming Events
  • 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 11th
  • Mayo Elementary School; 1260 Mayo Ridge Rd, Edgewater

  • 6 p.m. Wednesday, February 12th
  • Anne Arundel Medial Center, Belcher Pavilion: 2000 Medical Parkway, Annapolis

  • 8:30 a.m. Friday, February 14th
  • Chesapeake Conference Room, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis (2nd Floor)

  • 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, February 19th
  • Chesapeake Conference Room, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis (2nd Floor)

  • 6 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 26th
  • Anne Arundel Community College, Pascal Center-Kauffman Theater; 101 College Parkway, Arnold

Upcoming Planning & Zoning Community Meetings in District 5

Pre-submittal modification to combine the Preliminary Plan review and Site Development Plan Review into one submittal.
  • February 13th, 7 p.m.
  • Property Address: 537 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd, Severna Park, MD 21146. Nearest intersection Baltimore Annapolis Blvd & Orthodontics Alley
  • Meeting Location: Severna Park Public Library, Conference Room, 45 W. McKinsey Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
For more information on these meetings and those occurring in other County Council districts please see THIS CALENDAR
Upcoming Administrative Hearings

All hearings are held at the Arundel Center (44 Calvert St, Annapolis). For more information on these hearings please see THIS CALENDAR.

For Board of Appeals hearings, please see THIS CALENDAR.
The County Executive in the Community
Left: County Executive Pittman and CAO Ben Birge visited Animal Care & Control for a tour after receiving dozens of funding requests from volunteers at the budget town halls.

Right: County Executive Pittman meeting one of the dogs at Anne Arundel County Animal Care & Control.

For media inquiries, please call Roz Hamlett at 410-222-1372 or 410-279-4748.  
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