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I am honored to represent District 3 on the Montgomery County Council. I serve as Chair of the Public Safety Committee and as a member of the Government Operations Committee.
Council News
- Yesterday, the Council voted unanimously to approve the $5.8 billion FY20 operating budget, amendments to the FY20 capital budget and the FY19-24 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). For the press release and a summary of the budget, please click here.
- To read my statement on the FY20 budget, please click here.
- Below are two infographics that will give you a great summary of the FY20 budget.
Katz in the Community
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I had a fantastic evening with colleagues at the Montgomery County Council of Parent-Teacher Association's (MCCPTA) Annual Special Education Awards at Rockville High School. Congratulations to all who were honored.
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Congratulations to Brown Station Elementary School on their 50th Anniversary! Thank you for inviting me Principal Mary Jo Powell. |
While I was at the 50th anniversary celebration of Brown Station Elementary School, I met representatives from Conexion Escolar. This organization connects parents, families, college students and community workers across cultures to share information using digital media about schools and education in Montgomery County. They welcome volunteers for translations, outreach, and information collection. For more information, go to http://conexionescolar.org/ |
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I was honored and humbled to receive the Barbara Harrison Award at the 5th Annual Comfort Cases Gala - presented by Barbara Harrison herself! Thank you, Rob Scheer, founder of Comfort Cases, for all that you do to bring dignity and a sense of belonging to children entering foster care.
It was my pleasure to introduce my friend, the prize-winning journalist Bob Levey, at the 10th Annual Gaithersburg Book Festival.
Things To Do in District 3
Saturday, May 25 and Sunday May 26, from 12 p.m. until 8 p.m., at the Rockville Town Center. Join the City of Rockville for its Hometown Holidays Music Festival over the Memorial Day weekend. There will be four stages of entertainment with more than 25 performances. The event offers kid's amusements and entertainment, the Rockville "beach" and the Taste of Rockville. The event benefits Community Reach of Montgomery County (formerly Community Ministries of Rockville) and Rockville Chamber of Commerce. For more information - Hometown Holidays Music Festival
Saturday, May 25, starting at 11 a.m., at Bohrer Park, located at 512 South Frederick Avenue, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Join Flags For Our Heroes in celebration of the heroes, living and deceased, in a touching tribute to the people who mean the most to us. Each Memorial Day weekend since 2014, Gaithersburg's Bohrer Park is transformed into a Field of Honor where 750 eight-foot high American flags are flown to celebrate our heroes. Each flag honors a person who has made a difference in someone's life. The flags will be removed at the closing ceremony on Monday, May 27, at 4 p.m. More information - Flags For Our Heroes
Monday, May 27, from 9 a.m. until 1:00 p.m., at the Rockville Town Center. Join the City of Rockville for its Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. A musical tribute to America by the Rockville Concert Band and Chorus will start at 9 a.m., the Memorial Day Ceremony will start at 9:30 a.m. and the 75th Annual Memorial Day Parade will begin at 10:30 a.m. More information - Memorial Day Ceremony and Parade. If you would like to march with me in this parade, please email Councilmember.Katz@montgomerycountymd.gov
Wednesday, May 29, from 7 p.m. until 8:30 p.m., at the Nancy H. Dacek North Potomac Community Recreation Center, located at 13850 Travilah Road, Rockville, MD 20850. Join me and representatives from the Montgomery County Police Department for a public safety community conversation. This is a great opportunity to discuss issues brought to our attention by the local community. RSVP welcome but not required, please email laurie.edberg@montgomerycountymd.gov
Thursday, May 30, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., at the Christman Park, located at 304 West Deer Park Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20877. Join Gaithersburg City in honoring all who have given their lives in military service at its Memorial Day Observance. The ceremony will include speeches and music to commemorate the occasion, followed by a solemn wreath-laying ceremony. The Cadet Color Guard of Gaithersburg High School will present the colors, Young Artist Award 2nd place vocal winner Maren Lewis will perform the national anthem, and “Taps” will be played by Gaithersburg High School student Mark Pera. At the event, guests will be invited to fill out a card and provide a 4x6 photograph for a Book of Tribute, honoring friends and family members who serve. More information - Memorial Day Observance
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County Executive Marc Elrich and Council Vice President Sidney Katz are embarking on a multi-pronged joint initiative: 4Business – Benchmarking to Be the Best for Business. The objective is to engage the local business community in a grassroots campaign to assist businesses to locate, grow and prosper in Montgomery County.
Listening sessions have been scheduled across the County to receive input from businesses about what they need to succeed, and to give them an opportunity to share their experiences in locating and growing their businesses in Montgomery County. The County is seeking feedback on what will help businesses to be more successful. The first phase of 4Business is focused on the regulatory climate, including codes, the permitting process, licensing, inspections, and other issues.
The County has received good feedback at the first five listening sessions. The last listening session will be held on Monday, June 10, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at the Upcounty Regional Services Center, located at 12900 Middlebrook Road, Germantown, MD 20874.
For those who cannot attend the hearings, please email comments and feedback to 4Business@montgomerycountymd.gov.
More information - 4Business
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