 Greetings District 8 Neighbors!
Proposed Bill CB-48-2020 - Sign Up for July 21st Hearing
CB-48-2020, a charter amendment that may be on the November ballot that could INCREASE your property taxes.
Prince George's County NAACP invited Council Member Jolene Ivey (District 5), Council Member Tom Dernoga (District 1) and me to share our positions on why we voted against the bill at their July 16, 2020 General Membership Meeting. Our colleague, Council Member Derrick Davis (District 6), was also invited to represent why he voted affirmatively for the bill. Prince George's County NAACP will post the meeting and the question and answers on their website. We will share the links once they are posted. This is a very important charter amendment that could impact all Prince Georgians. County Executive Alsobrooks has also stated her opposition to the charter amendment.
People have asked what they can do and we advised them to contact their Council Member and let them know your position on the bill. Share this information with other Prince Georgians you know. You can also register to speak as a Person of Record at the Public Hearing, Tuesday, July 21, the eComment portal is available at 5:00 pm on Friday, 7/17/20 - 3:00 pm on Monday, 7/20/20. Interested to sign up to speak and view Public Hearing Notices, Click Here
Here are links with information about CB-48-2020
Town Hall Video: Here
https://bit.ly/CB482020_Town_Hall_Materials.
View My Remarks and Vote on June 23, 2020, Click HERE
Click here to Review the Bill and the Full Council Meeting:
https://princegeorgescountymd.legistar.com/LegislationDetai…|Text|Attachments|&Search=CB-48-202
Washington Post Article: Click Here
My "MOVING FORWARD" series is featuring a Youth Summit on Friday, July 17 - 6:00-8:00 pm on ZOOM. We partnered with BlackGirls4BlackLives and Prince Georges County Office of Community Relations for this must see event. This dynamic Youth Summit will feature regional Student Members of the Board of Education from Prince Georges, Anne Arundel, Montgomery and Howard Counties, NAACP Maryland Youth and College Leader, all who are high school and college students and Maryland residents. These phenomenal youth leaders, whom are positive collaborators, will have open and honest dialogue on racial equity and provide inspiring performances through spoken word and song. Our youth will educate and galvanize viewers on the power of voting and being counted in the Census2020. Join the first regional “MOVING FORWARD” Youth Summit with our leaders today! Register today – https://bit.ly/2Cf7lsu
 During this COVID-19 pandemic no one should be faced with deciding to pay their rent or purchasing their life saving medication. I know the concerns residents have with barriers and gaps for effective healthcare management, so I am happy to announce a Prescription Assistance Partnership I established. This initiative will offer lifesaving, low cost medicine to Prince Georgians while offering the peace of mind knowing they can take care of their living expenses and effectively manage their wellness and recovery. In this first of its kind partnership for District 8, Adventist HealthCare Fort Washington Medical Center, Greater Baden Medical Services, and two phenomenal minority owned District 8 pharmacies, Allentown Discount Pharmacy and MECMO Pharmacy are partnered to provide easily accessible, quality, and cost-resilient prescriptions now, and for the future. See this video for more information, Click Here
@PGCPS ended its current two-day meal distribution program Wednesday, June 17. Their annual Summer Food Service Program will begin Monday, June 29 and run through August 13. #PGCCOVID19
@PGCPS terminó su actual programa de distribución de comidas para dos días el miércoles, 17 de junio. Su programa anual de Servicio de Comidas del Verano comenzará el lunes, 29 de junio y continuará hasta el 13 de agosto.
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Stay Healthy, Stay Safe and Stay Informed!
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