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Friends,
The Council passed Thrive Montgomery 2050 ("Thrive") this week. Thrive provides a framework for Montgomery County’s future growth and encompasses broad, countywide policy recommendations for land use, zoning, housing, the economy, equity, transportation, parks and open space, the environment and historic resources. Initially, I disagreed with some elements of the plan and was concerned that opponents felt ignored. However, while Thrive remains far from perfect, I believe the Council and its staff has resolved many of its problems. In many ways, this document is the beginning, not the end. The goals are what we need, and we must pledge that on an individual basis for each area and each neighborhood, that we will work together to make certain that each neighborhood’s quality of life is enhanced and all are listened to.
You can view the Thrive Montgomery 2050 resolution here and the Council Draft of Thrive Montgomery 2050 here. Additional information can be found on the Thrive Montgomery 2050 resource page.
COUNCIL NEWS
At the County Council this week:
PUBLIC SAFETY AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEES
I am proud to be the Chair of the Public Safety (PS) Committee and a member of the Government Operations (GO) Committee.
- The GO committee met jointly with the Audit Committee to receive updates from the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) and the Office of Internal Audit (MCIA) about their ongoing activities and reports.
KATZ IN THE COMMUNITY
I was honored to receive a lifetime achievement award from The Montgomery County Victims’ Rights Foundation. The nonprofit organization (which celebrated 26 years of service) performs volunteer support services on behalf of victims of violent crimes and attacks. I am pictured here with my good friend and founder, Greg Wims. Fun Fact: Greg and I have been friends since third grade!
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I had the pleasure of joining the Jubilee Association of Maryland to view the completion of the Parkside Landing Apartments Project. Parkside Landing has a total of 236 garden-style, one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment units. The City of Rockville’s public housing agency, Rockville Housing Enterprises, Inc., acquired the apartment property in 2012 to preserve the affordable rental community and recently completed a full renovation.
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DISTRICT 3 HISTORIC NOTE
Galilean Temple
By 1910, North Washington Street was a vital center of the African-American community in Rockville, with both sides of the street filled with African-American residences and businesses. It was the center of African-American cultural life and the Eureka Tabernacle Number 29 of the Order of the Galilean Fisherman was one of the most important sites.
Chartered in 1912, the Order of the Galilean Fishermen allowed Rockville's African-American residents to work together to meet community needs. This benevolent society furnished health benefits and burial costs at a time when such insurance was commercially unavailable to African-Americans. Rockville's chapter featured some of the most prominent names in the Rockville's African-American community as officers and members.
The temple was a center of African-American social life for decades, where dances, concerts, lectures and plays were hosted by Rockville's many African-American social organizations. They provided the community with land for publican housing and schools. In 1917, they bought a lot in Lincoln Park and established a cemetery, which is now owned and managed by the Mount Calvary Baptist Church.
Resource: https://www.hmdb.org/m.asp?m=193744
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COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS!!
Zombie Ball (in- person)
Friday, October 28, from 6:30 to 9:30 pm
Old Town Plaza: 1 South Summit Ave, Gaithersburg
Bring your best Monster MOVES to the first Zombie Ball in Olde Towne Plaza. You will THRILL to the tunes of the best Halloween dance music. Free.
Gaithersburg Cluster and Community Festival (in- person)
Saturday, October 29, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
506 South Frederick Ave, Gaithersburg
Gaithersburg Cluster Schools, the City of Gaithersburg, and community partners invite students and families of all ages to attend this fun-filled event! Free.
Energy Action Month Lighten Up Event (in- person)
Saturday, October 29, from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Quince Orchard Library: 15831 Quince Orchard Rd, Gaithersburg
During the month of October, Montgomery Energy Connection is celebrating Energy Action Month by focusing on energy efficiency. Free.
Rhythmaya Dance (in- person)
Saturday, October 29, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm
Rockville Memorial Library: 21 Maryland Ave, Rockville
Rhythmaya offers a wonderful program that educates all ages about a rich culture that incorporates traditional & modern elements of India. Free.
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