The Katz Update: Celebrate Earth Day!!

Montgomery County Maryland sent this bulletin at 04/23/2021 12:00 PM EDT
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April 23, 2021
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Friends,

I hope in honor of Earth Day (which occurs annually on April 22nd) you and your family have a chance to head outdoors for some fresh air while exploring our local parks and green spaces!!

The photo to the right was taken at College Gardens Park in Rockville. This park is one of the many great parks located in District 3.

COUNCIL NEWS

At the County Council this week -

  • The Council presented three proclamations to recognize: Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Arab American Heritage Month and Chesapeake Bay Week. View proclamations.

  • The Council Council unanimously approved Bill 49-20, the “Housing Justice Act” which will strengthen protections against housing discrimination in the County and help to advance racial equity and social justice. I am a proud lead sponsor of this legislation along with Councilmember Evan Glass.
    • This legislation limits inquiries into certain types of arrests and convictions in rental housing applications and requires increased transparency during the criminal background and credit check process. 
  • I was pleased to introduce, along with my colleagues Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmembers Nancy Navarro,

    Expedited Bill 14-21, Finance – Working Families Income Supplement. This bill would alter certain requirements for residents to qualify for the Working Families Income Supplement (WFIS). I believe that this bill will be very helpful to so many families struggling from the impacts of COVID-19.

  • The Council passed a resolution to adopt a fourth amended Board of Health regulation to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the County. This regulation provides guidance for high school graduations in the County. The amended Board of Health regulation and the Council staff report can be viewed here.

COVID-19 UPDATE

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COVID-19 Vaccine: By the Numbers 

As of Tuesday, April 20, 493,178 Montgomery County residents (46.9%) received their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, and 306,377 residents (29.2%) are fully vaccinated.

COVID-19 is still circulating in the community. The most common strain in circulation is the variant, B-X-X, otherwise known as the British variant. See the Montgomery County COVID-19 Data Dashboard for key indicators and more details.
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DISTRICT 3 HISTORICAL NOTE

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Rose Hill Farm Barn & Milk House

127 Bullard Circle, Rockville, MD 20850

The Rose Hill Barn and Milk House is a good example of a small-scale 20th-century agricultural barn and dairy. New discoveries in public health in the late 19th century led to requirements for the sanitary collection and storage of fresh milk in a separate building, distinct from the barn. This agricultural set is associated with the adjacent estate home of the Bullard family known as Rose Hill Mansion. The Barn and Milk House was built in 1900 by a previous owner, but Dr. Ernest Bullard assembled a large farm property that included this property, Rose Hill Mansion and Chestnut Lodge Sanatorium.

THINGS TO ZOOM!!

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Contemporary Conversations with Michelle Singletary : Five Steps to Thrive During a Financial Crisis and Beyond- Virtual

Saturday, April 24, from 7:00-9:00 pm

Michelle Singletary from The Washington Post will provide an entertaining and informative presentation about how to understand personal finances from budgeting to becoming an informed investor and inspire participants to learn more about money management!

Google Drive Basics - Virtual

Tuesday, April 27, from 1:00-2:00 pm

Join MCPL and lean how to use the cloud-based storage system, Google Drive in an informal, friendly relaxed setting.

Budgeting/Money Management - Virtual

Tuesday, April 27, from 2:00-3:00 pm

Join this seminar to understand the importance of saving and how to get help from local resources. Attendees will learn to develop a spending plan and exercise wise spending habits. Presented by the Latino Economic Development  Center.

Yoga - Virtual

Tuesday, April 27, from 4:30-5:30 pm

In this Vinyasa-style class you will flow from pose to pose connecting movement with breath. This practice is designed to build flexibility and strength while maintaining good alignment and a safe foundation. 

Bone Builders Virtual Exercise Class - Ages 55+

Wednesday, April 28, from 3:30-4:30 pm

Get moving again! Bone Builders is a twice weekly, 1-hour class for seniors 55+ that includes a warm up, balance exercise, arm & leg strengthening exercises, and a cool down.
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Email: Councilmember.Katz@montgomerycountymd.gov 

 

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