The Anne Arundel County Council passed County Executive Steuart Pittman’s Fiscal Year 2022 budget in a 4-3 vote today, marking the end of a process that included a series of seven virtual town halls where residents offered input on the budget’s construction.

“This year’s budget puts us back on track, helping us achieve four basic goals for our residents: restore trust in government, create economic opportunity for all, implement smart growth policies, and promote health and wellness,” County Executive Steuart Pittman said. “Our path to this budget was thoughtful and deliberate. We listened carefully to residents, departments, and financial experts, and created a budget that is fiscally responsible and fair." 

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Our county's slogan is The Best Place - For All, and County Executive Pittman wants our LGBTQ+ residents to know that that includes them. Read our executive proclamation recognizing Pride Month by clicking here.

Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman announced the hiring of Richard H. “Pete” Hill as the County’s first Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI). Hill, a Glen Burnie resident who joins County government after serving in a variety of federal government roles, will be tasked with developing a county-wide EDI strategy that will be the roadmap for department and government-wide equity action plan implementation.

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Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman signed Bill 55-21 into law, providing restaurants continued outdoor dining privileges through Nov. 1, 2021, and then signed an executive order officially terminating the County’s State of Emergency regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. Both the bill and executive order went into effect upon signature.

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Help the Department of Recreation and Parks plan for the future of Anne Arundel County's parks and natural spaces. Use the buttons below to register for the upcoming virtual Town Hall in your district. If you missed last Thursday's Town Hall for District 1 with Council Member Sarah Lacey, please click here to view the recording.

The Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities Long-term Care Ombudsman Program is working to raise awareness about the serious problem of elder abuse. World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), commemorated annually on June 15, is an effort to unite communities across the world to voice our opposition to any form of abuse, neglect, and exploitation of elders. WEADD serves as a call-to-action for our communities to raise awareness about elder abuse, and reaffirm our county’s commitment to the principle of justice for all.

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The Governor’s Office of Crime Prevention, Youth, and Victim Services announced the FY21 awards and FY22 Notice of Funding Availability for the Protecting Against Hate Crimes Grant program to all nonprofit organizations in Maryland, including religious institutions, with membership and facilities that can be targeted for a hate crime.

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June 13 - 19 is Protect Week in Maryland. During this week, Marylanders will have an opportunity to learn about the many forms of abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation of older adults via the resources of more than a dozen local and national partners.

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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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