I hope that this newsletter finds you well and that you are finding ways to cool during these hot summer days.

There is a lot going on in the county, but one thing that I want to be sure to highlight is that yesterday County Executive Pittman launched an online survey through which community members can give input on how you want us to prioritize the fiscal recovery funds that the federal government has provided to Anne Arundel. This survey is part of County Executive Pittman’s ongoing commitment to transparency in the budgeting process and to always checking in with residents on what investments you want to see in your communities. The survey is only open for two weeks, so please be sure to take the time to provide us your feedback. More details can be found below.

County Executive Steuart Pittman announced the launch of a community survey to help guide the County’s use of federal Fiscal Recovery Funds stemming from the American Rescue Plan Act.

The survey will provide community guidance on how funds will create economic opportunities and promote health and wellness initiatives.

Click here to read the full press release.

Click here to access the survey.

County Executive Steuart Pittman and the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities are pleased to announce that all of the seven senior activity centers in the county will resume full operations on July 19, 2021. Senior activity centers will operate Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and senior nutrition services will be available at each center.

Click here to read the full press release.

The Delta variant is causing a growing proportion of new coronavirus cases across the U.S. People infected with the Delta variant are more likely to need hospitalization than those infected with earlier virus strains. Data show that the COVID19 vaccines effectively protect fully vaccinated people from catching and spreading COVID, including the Delta variant. But, it is important that you are fully vaccinated to be protected.

There are more than 50 vaccine clinics around the County. To get vaccinated by appointment or walk-ins, see the clinic schedule at aacounty.org/covidvax. More about the Delta variant: aahealth.org/delta-variant/

The Department of Aging and Disabilities would love to hear your thoughts and ideas for programs and services you would like to see at the Severn Intergenerational Center. The information collected in this poll will help to create a virtual vision board for the center.

Click here to take the survey.

Anne Arundel County will make several County facilities available to community members from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. through Saturday, July 17, 2021, in response to prolonged high temperatures and excessive humidity.

The following facilities will be available to provide temporary cooling relief:

Click here to read the full press release.

The County is now accepting applications for Committees for Regions 2, 4, and 7. If you’d like to apply to join one of these Committees, please:

Residents can view a calendar of upcoming 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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