Dear Community Leaders and Members of Anne Arundel County,

Join County Executive Pittman and Senator Van Hollen TONIGHT at 6 p.m. to discuss the new federal COVID relief package. Have questions about the bill's impact on unemployment, small businesses, rent, and more? Submit your questions in advance to [email protected], and tune in tonight at 6 p.m. on facebook.com/aacoexec to watch live.

Best,

James Kitchin

Office of the County Executive

Director, CECS

Anne Arundel County follows guidance from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Maryland Department of Health (MDH) to prioritize our vaccine distribution. These priorities are discussed on the AA County Dept. of Health website HERE. Please visit the Health Department website for the most current information regarding the vaccine and its distribution HERE.

The Animal Matters Commission, formerly known as the Animal Control Commission, is seeking three members. One from District 1, 2, or 3, one from District 6 or 7, and an at-large member. Seeking at least one appointee with a background in law. Ideal candidates would be animal savvy and safety conscious and would need to be comfortable with using Zoom as this is the platform used for hearings during COVID or in person when in person hearings resume.

The seven-member Animal Matters Commission hears appeals of citations issued based on Affidavits of Complaint, suspension/denial or revocation of licenses and Administrative Orders by the Animal Care & Control Agency and submits written findings and recommendations to the Chief of Police or her designee. It can levy, modify or revoke fines and issue recommendations on Administrative orders. Members include representatives from the Police Department, Health Department, a veterinarian, and citizens.

The Animal Matters Commission typically meets the 1st Monday of each month during the day. Candidates may send their resume and letter of interest to [email protected].

The Community Action Agency received CARES funding from Anne Arundel County to offer energy assistance to households whose incomes are over the eligibility requirements for Community Action’s other energy programs. To qualify, applicants must be an Anne Arundel County resident, have experienced a decrease in household income due to the pandemic, and outstanding energy bills must be from no later than March 1, 2020. If you, or anyone you know, meet these criteria, please contact Community Action’s energy assistance hotline as soon as possible at 833.888.0401(TTY 711). The hotline is operated twenty-four hours a day, seven days per week.

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Residents can view a calendar of upcoming community 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 list of upcoming meetings below and click here for more details and to view the full calendar.

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