Monday, January 6, 2020
Your News & Updates from the Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services (CECS)
Dear Community Leaders and Members of District 5,

Happy New Year! We hope that you had a very relaxing and joyful holiday season and that you are ready to hit the ground running in 2020. We definitely are!

On Friday, the County Executive spoke to the Chesapeake Bay Commission about Anne Arundel County's efforts to achieve a clean Chesapeake Bay. Later that same day the Director of the EPA's Chesapeake Bay Program made comments that served to undercut that mission. County Executive Pittman responded to this news by saying that "If the federal government won't lead this effort, then state and local governments must. I n Anne Arundel County, we are still in. And I invite the Chesapeake Bay governors and other local leaders to join us." You can read his full statement in the Recent News and Press Releases section of this e blast.

In the County Executive's Office, January will be very focused on getting public input for the next county budget. There are a couple of different ways that you can participate. First, you can spend time exploring the new and improved interactive budget tool. You can use this tool to add teachers and public safety officers, adjust revenue projections, and figure out how you would balance the budget. Second, we've scheduled seven budget town halls in January and we want you to show up and tell the County Executive how you want your tax dollars spent. I encourage you to put the budget town hall in your area on your calendar, to organize with your neighbors, and to show up and let your voice be heard. The County Executive takes these events very seriously and he will listen to what you have to say. I look forward to seeing you there!


Best,

Reece Peak
Top: County Executive Pittman joined Mayor Gavin Buckley and United States Naval Academy Superintendent Admiral Sean Buck for the Military Bowl parade

Bottom: County Executive Pittman speaking to the Chesapeake Bay Commission about the role of local governments in Bay restoration  
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 6th. 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
  • 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, January 7th
  • Lindale Middle School Auditorium; 415 Andover Rd, Linthicum Heights

  • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, January 9th
  • Annapolis Middle School Cafeteria; 1399 Forest Drive, Annapolis

  • 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
  • South 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
  • 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
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
The County Executive celebrated the new year with community members by attending the First Day Hike at Quiet Waters Park that was sponsored by the Department of Recreation and Parks

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