Greetings District 8 Neighbors,
Today, the Prince George’s County Council convened virtually for its final session of Legislative Year 2020. I was delighted to support and vote along with my council colleagues for The Prince George’s County Healthy Kids’ Meals Bill (CB-071)
This unanimously approved legislation will make it easier for families and their children to choose healthier food and drink options, when ordering kids’ meals at county restaurants. For details of our last session, Click Here
The Council will meet on December 1, 2020, for the Exchange of the Gavel, and schedule a December date to convene in response to COVID-19.
With Thanksgiving approaching next week, I am grateful to share that Delegate Jay Walker and I will provide Thanksgiving Basket giveaways in our Districts on November 21-22. We extend our sincere gratitude to our community partners for their support in this effort and throughout the pandemic in providing healthy food to our communities.
We know this year has been difficult and many of us are disappointed of not being able to have the traditional Thanksgiving gathering with lots of family and friends. You can still connect with your loved ones by ZOOM, FaceTime, or phone call to let them know you love them. Delegate Walker and I hope that we can provide some joy to you, for we are grateful for sharing the same community with you. Let's all commit to keeping everyone, including ourselves, safe this holiday, so that we can all physically be present together for the next holiday season. Remember We Are ALL In This Together, having to make the exact same sacrifices with every one around the globe. This sacrifice can be lifesaving!
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I am pleased to announce that our continuous efforts and numerous meetings held stating the dire need of water main replacement is being addressed. A company has been retained by Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) to design the water main replacement for the Sero Estates Drive project. More information to come. Here is a picture of the area for this project.
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Governor Larry Hogan announced restrictions and instructions aimed at fighting the spread of COVID-19 at a November 17th Press Conference. Measures previously announced by the County Executive remain in place for Prince George’s County. However, on Friday, November 20 at 5:00 PM, restaurants and food service establishments must start closing dine-in service at 10:00 PM. Also, hospital visitation has been limited statewide and hospitals should avoid elective procedures unless it is a life-saving procedure. #PGCCOVID19
El gobernador Hogan anunció nuevas medidas para detener la propagación de COVID-19. Las medidas anunciadas anteriormente por la Ejecutiva del Condado siguen vigentes para el Condado de Prince George. Sin embargo, el viernes 20 de noviembre a las 5:00 PM, los restaurantes y establecimientos de servicio de alimentos deben comenzar a cerrar el servicio de cena a las 10:00 PM. Además, las visitas al hospital se han limitado en todo el estado y los hospitales deben evitar procedimientos electivos a menos que sea un procedimiento que salve vidas. #PGCCOVID19
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– Ordering hospitals to restrict hospital visitation statewide, with some exemptions.
– Warning hospitals to avoid elective procedures that aren’t urgent or life-saving.
– Hospitals nearing capacity, or full, may transfer patients to other hospitals that are able to provide care.
– Limited visitation at Maryland nursing homes, with proof of negative test within 72 hours of visit.
– Mandatory, twice-weekly testing for staff at Maryland nursing homes, and mandatory weekly testing for nursing home residents.
– Starting Friday at 5 p.m. bars, restaurants and places where food and alcohol are served must close by 10 p.m. and can’t reopen until 6 a.m. Takeout and delivery may continue after that time.
– Stage 2, 50% capacity restrictions for retail businesses and religious institutions, effective 5 p.m. Friday.
– No fans allowed at pro or collegiate stadiums or racetracks as of 5 p.m. Friday.
Emergency Order 11/17/20: Read HERE
Press Release 11/17/20: Read HERE
WATCH Press Conference 11/17/20 HERE
Press Conference Presentation Slides 11/17/20 HERE
IMPORTANT! If you have not contacted your utility companies, make that call TODAY to see if they will arrange a payment plan for you. The moratorium was lifted Sunday and companies can start shutting off utilities this week.
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The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development will be accepting Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program applications for Program Year (PY) 47, covering July 1, 2021 to June 30, 2022. The application submission deadline is Monday, November 23, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. to CDBGCPD@co.pg.md.us.
For full details, click Here
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The COVID-19 Restaurant Resiliency Fund provides grants up to $25,000 for County restaurants and food service establishments to support COVID-related costs such as PPE, winterization for outdoor seating, and more. Applications open November 13 and will be reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis. Learn more and apply at: https://www.pgcedc.com/restaurantfund
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El Fondo de Resiliencia de Restaurantes COVID-19 proporciona subvenciones de hasta $25,000 para restaurantes y establecimientos de servicio de alimentos del Condado para respaldar los costos relacionados con COVID, como PPE, preparación para el invierno para asientos al aire libre y más. Las solicitudes se abren el 13 de noviembre y se revisarán por orden de llegada. Obtenga más información y presente su solicitud en: https://www.pgcedc.com/restaurantfund
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The COVID-19 Hourly Employee Relief Fund is now distributing $300 visa cash cards to County residents whose employment has been impacted by COVID-19. Residents who previously received a cash card but remain unemployed can now apply again. Apply online today at: https://employpgedge.com/
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El Fondo de Ayuda para Empleados por Hora COVID-19 ahora está distribuyendo tarjetas de efectivo de visa de $300 a los residentes del condado cuyo empleo ha sido afectado por COVID-19. Los residentes que anteriormente recibieron una tarjeta, pero siguen desempleados ahora pueden solicitarla nuevamente. Solicite en línea hoy en: https://employpgedge.com/
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Businesses that hire County residents are able to receive grants through the new Rapid Re-Employment Grant program. Businesses are eligible for up to $50,000 in grants to cover salaries for new employees. Learn more and apply at: http://www.employpg.org/covid-19-workforce-development-recovery-program/
The Maryland Department of Health has launched MD COVID Alert, a program that allows Maryland residents to receive COVID-19 exposure notifications on their smartphones. Learn more about this program, how it protects your privacy, and how to set it up on your smartphone by visiting: https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/mdcovidalert/
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Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks announced today that her office is now accepting applications for the FY 2021 Community Partnership Grants (CPG) Program. Approximately $1.6 million in funding is available to eligible non-profits through the CPG program. Local non-profit organizations that provide community-based program initiatives to help foster the growth and development of people and communities in the County are encouraged to apply.
The deadline for application submission is Monday, November 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, applications are only being accepted via email. Completed applications should be emailed to PGCNonprofits@co.pg.md.us. Organizations can only submit one application for one program per fiscal year. To learn more about the CPG program and access the application, visit the CPG website. Questions concerning CPG program applications should be sent to PGCNonprofits@co.pg.md.us.
Applications submitted after the deadline of November 30, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. will be disqualified from competitive review.
Stay Healthy, Safe and Informed. Do your best to recall daily what you have to be grateful for and remember that We are Moving Forward Together! We are still here!
In Service,
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