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As we ring in the new year, I’m optimistic about the upcoming months and all that we will achieve together in 2024. It has been a privilege to represent Montgomery County for the last five years and I look forward to leading the Council through challenges and new opportunities in the year ahead.
Happy New Year!
Join us today, Jan. 8 at 3 p.m. for a forum on senior fraud prevention. The online seminar will cover safety strategies you can use to prevent being a victim of fraud and feature presentations from the Office of Consumer Protections and the State’s Attorney for Montgomery County. The forum is free and open to the public. Join the forum using this Zoom link or call in at +1 301-715-8592 to listen live.
Join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at Strathmore’s tribute event honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the heroes of The Civil Rights Movement. The event will be held on Jan. 15 at 4 p.m. Get your free tickets today.
I’m proud to be part of a community that takes seriously the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Individually and collectively, through our words and actions, we can make Montgomery County more equitable and welcoming for all our neighbors, and a beacon of light and hope for everyone in our community.
The Council will hold a public hearing on the Takoma Park Minor Master Plan Amendment on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 p.m. at Takoma Park Middle School. The plan makes recommendations to improve quality of life, guide future development and encourage improvements to the natural and built environments within the plan area. This plan amendment would update portions of the 2000 Takoma Park Master Plan and reexamine certain elements to address changes that were not anticipated at the time the master plan was approved. Sign up to testify by Jan. 24 at 5 p.m. on the Council’s website or by calling 240-777-7803.
I was thrilled to join Governor Wes Moore, Comptroller Brooke Lierman, members of the Moore administration and state and County leaders at the ribbon cutting for the new Choice Hotels International corporate headquarters at Pike and Rose in North Bethesda. The brand new headquarters will provide a workplace for 400 employees. We’re grateful that Choice Hotels will continue to grow with its home base here in Montgomery County.
I recently joined with County Executive Elrich to meet with a delegation from our sister city of Xi'an, China, to discuss economic, educational, and cultural exchanges and collaboration. I welcome the opportunity to expand and strengthen partnerships both at home and abroad that will help the County innovate and prosper.
Summer camp registration begins Tuesday, Jan. 16! Check out the Summer Guide and get a head start on planning your summer today. Plus, stay active year-round with Montgomery County Recreation’s free fitness passes for Montgomery County residents. The free RecFit pass provides access to fully equipped fitness rooms, gym activities and game rooms at any community recreation center. If you signed up for a free pass in 2023, your pass will remain valid in 2024. To apply for a fitness pass, visit your local recreation center and bring a photo ID for proof of residency.
 Credit: Montgomery County Recreation.
I encourage residents to continue to engage with my office on issues of importance to our community. We appreciate your patience and understanding as our small but mighty team works to respond to your inquiries. Please continue to engage with us by email, visiting our website, Facebook, and Twitter pages, and subscribing to our newsletter.
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