Monday, January 13, 2020
Your News & Updates from the Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services (CECS)
Dear Community Leaders and Members of District 5,

Happy Monday. I hope that you had a great weekend and that the first full week of 2020 treated you well.

Last Friday, County Executive Steuart Pittman announced new guidance for the development and construction review and inspection process that will provide greater transparency to developers and members of the general public. The enhanced policy is aimed at preserving forests through the recently revised forest conservation ordinance and reducing runoff from construction sites. Read more about it in the recent news and press releases section.

Thank you to all of those who made it out to the first two budget town halls. We appreciate your time and involvement in the civic process. There are five more to go, so if you haven't attended one already be sure to read the schedule in the upcoming events section and find one that works with your schedule. Showing up and making your budget requests in person really has an impact when the County Executive and the Council are making the tough decisions about the budget, so show up to have your voice heard.

Best,

Reece Peak
Top: County Executive Pittman and Councilwoman Rodvien at the District 6 Budget Town Hall.

Bottom: Residents listen as community members give public comment at the District 6 Budget Town Hall.
Recent News & Press Releases


















Opportunities for Public Comment
Be sure to attend the Budget Town Hall in your area and tell the County Executive what YOU want funded in this year's budget. Prepare for the budget town halls ahead of time by exploring the interactive budget tool. You can put together and submit your own county budget!

Below is a list of the legislation receiving a public hearing at the next County Council meeting on January 21st. 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
  • 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15th
  • Chesapeake Conference Room, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis (2nd Floor)

  • 6:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, January 15th
  • The Arundel Center 3rd Floor Conference Room; 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis

  • 6 p.m. Thursday, January 16th
  • Old Mill High School Media Center; 600 Patriot Lane, Millersville

  • 6-8 p.m. Thursday, January 16th
  • Chesapeake Conference Room, 2664 Riva Road, Annapolis (2nd Floor)

  • 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 22nd
  • Northeast High School Auditorium; 1121 Duvall Highway, Pasadena

  • 6 p.m. Thursday, January 23rd
  • Arundel High School Cafeteria; 1001 Annapolis Rd, Gambrills

  • 6 p.m. Tuesday, January 28th
  • Southern High School Auditorium; 4400 Solomons Island Rd, Harwood

  • 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, January 29th
  • Severna Park Middle School Cafeteria; 450 Jumpers Hole Rd, Severna Park
Upcoming Planning & Zoning Community Meetings in District 5

Presubmittal - Modification for disturbance to the 25' buffer to steep slopes. Addition & Alterations to single family residence
  • January 15th, 6:15 p.m.
  • Property address: 505 Broadwater Rd., Arnold, MD 21012. Approximately 335 ft from nearest intersection Willys Dr & Broadwater Rd
  • Meeting location: Severna Park Library, Conference Room, 45 W. McKinsey Rd. Severna Park, MD 21146

Presubmittal - Required community mtg for a modification request for steep slope disturbance requirements
  • January 30th, 6 p.m.
  • Property address: 1917 Hidden Point Road, Annapolis Md, 21409. Hidden Point Rd & Pleasant Plains Rd
  • Meeting location: Broadneck Community Library, 1275 Green Holly Drive, Annapolis, MD 21409
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 Dr. Arlotto read to Park Elementary School students at the Brooklyn Park library as the library system announces they are eliminating all fines on children and teen materials.

Right: The County Executive spoke at the Anne Arundel County Chamber of Commerce 2020 Legislative Breakfast to share his legislative priorities for the year 

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