Victoria Maas, Author at Conduit Street

Carroll County Commissioners Elect Officers

On January 26, during Open Session, the recently sworn-in 62nd Carroll County Board of Commissioners (BOC) elected new officers for a term of one year. Effective immediately, the officers are: President - Commissioner Edward C. Rothstein, District 5 Vice President - Commissioner Kenneth A. Kiler, District 2 The BOC also voted to hold officer elections each year in December. Open Session meetings are available for viewing on the county meeting portal and the county YouTube channel. In addition, all meetings…

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January 30, 2023

County News / Employee Benefits and Relations

Frederick Unveils Next Steps Toward More Inclusive Work Environment

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater today announced a series of actions designed to make Frederick County Government a welcoming place where all employees feel valued and have the opportunity to reach their full potential. The actions are in response to a 2022 survey, which gauged employees’ experiences related to diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Survey results identified a need for training and for updated policies and procedures. “My top priority is to ensure that everyone…

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January 25, 2023

County News / Education

Prince George’s Provides Free Books for Children Under Five

Children under the age of five can receive a free book every month until their fifth birthday through the Prince George's County Memorial Library System. Prince George's Libraries is sponsoring Books From Birth with support from County Executive and MACo Board Member Angela Alsobrooks. The program is designed to get books into the homes and hands of every young child in Prince George’s County. If you are a resident of Prince George's County, complete the…

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January 24, 2023

County News / Economic Development

Montgomery County Council Establishes Economic Development Committee

The Montgomery County Council has established a new committee on economic development. Montgomery's new Economic Development Committee is chaired by Natali Fani-González and has four members. According to the county council's website, its jurisdiction includes Alcohol Beverage Services, Agritourism, Conference and Visitors Bureau, Economic Development, Incubator Programs, MCEDC, Permitting Services, Revenue Authority, Small Business Advancement Team, Telecommunications and Technology (Office of Broadband Programs, Digital Equity, FiberNet programs), Urban Districts/BIDs, and Worksource. Economic Development Committee (ECON)…

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January 24, 2023

Environment

Two Environmental Grant Opportunities with Millions in Funding Available

Please note that April 10, 2023, is the application deadline for these grants. Environmental Justice Government-to-Government The Environmental Justice Government-to-Government (EJG2G) Program EJG2G Program (formerly known as the State Environmental Justice Cooperative Agreement program) will provide an estimated total of $70 million in funding. Of this, $20 million will be for State governments to be used in conjunction with CBO partners, $20 million will be for local governments with CBO partners, $20 million will be…

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January 23, 2023

Cyber / Elections / NACo and Federal Issues

Cyberattack Simulation for Election Disruption: A NACo Training

Presented by the NACo County Tech Xchange and Professional Development Academy, join a cyberattack simulation to prepare your county's response. In response to the growing threat landscape and complexity of the interdependent and networked business of counties, the National Association of Counties (NACo) is partnering with the Professional Development Academy and their community of CISOs, CIOS, risk managers and cyber leaders to launch cyberattack simulation training. When: February 27, 2023, at 1:00 PM to March 3,…

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January 23, 2023

Agriculture / Economic Development / Health and Human Services / NACo and Federal Issues

Why the U.S. Farm Bill Matters to Counties – A NACo Guide

The 2023 U.S. Farm Bill reauthorization process can be complicated, but the National Association of Counties has a primer to walk county governments through the process and what to expect. The National Association of Counties (NACo) has provided a primer on the 2023 Farm Bill to break down its importance for county governments and step readers through the reauthorization process in an easy-to-read way. Resources in the primer include highlights of programs of interest, a…

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January 23, 2023

Courts / NACo and Federal Issues / Public Safety and Corrections

NACo Tackles Reducing Jail Populations

Join NACo for a webinar on reducing jail populations on February 2, 2023, 2:00 - 3:00 P.M. Reducing the number of people in jail for technical violations can help decrease jail populations and improve outcomes and compliance with supervision conditions. Counties can reduce this kind of incarceration by reducing case processing times and implementing specialized caseloads. In October 2022, NACo released its County Guide to Reducing Jail Populations and Costs, a web-based toolkit with key policies,…

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January 19, 2023

County News / NACo and Federal Issues

Don’t Forget! Apply for 2023 NACo Achievement Awards

The National Association of Counties invites counties, parishes and boroughs to share innovative programs through the 2023 NACo Achievement Awards. The Achievement Awards program is a non-competitive awards program recognizing innovative county government programs. One outstanding program from each category will be selected as the “Best of Category.” Below, find resources to help you begin your application and explore past winners. WHAT IS REQUIRED TO APPLY? For each program nominated, general information, program summaries and…

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January 19, 2023

Feature / General Assembly News

Bookmark This Cheat Sheet for Submitting 2023 General Assembly Testimony

The House and the Senate are using a hybrid system this session accepting virtual and in-person oral testimony, but both houses have stressed that witnesses are strongly encouraged to be in-person as not all virtual witnesses will be called for testimony. This post serves as an easy index for everything you need to submit testimony in 2023. The information covered in this post is subject to change at any time. We’ll update it to the…

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January 19, 2023

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