Greetings District 8 Neighbors!
This week, I will be attending the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Summer Conference Meeting, August 18-21, 2021, in Ocean City. This year's conference theme is "Resilient, Responsive....Ready." The MACo conference attendees are local, state and federal government officials, who will network and attend educational sessions with public and private sector speakers, state agency briefings, and regional and committee meetings.
Included in this "Orange Alert" issue, you will find the following information:
- Meet District 8 New Team Members
- #CrushCovid
- Climate Action Plan
- WSSC
- ERAP
- Drivers Educational Scholarship
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In last week's Orange Alert, we shared that two District 8 Team Members, Demetrius Keller and Marise Awai-Bourne, were moving on with new ventures!
Demetrius Keller served as D-8 Constituent Service Program Manager. Demetrius earned his MSW-Social Work and has started a new position with at risk youth.
Marise Awai-Bourne served as D-8 Legislative Aide and Scheduler to Councilwoman Anderson-Walker. Marise last day was August 13, 2021, and she will be focusing on her DMV Cake Art business.
Once again, we thank Marise and Demetrius for their service and wish them all the best!
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We ended one of our transitional team meetings with lunch, and of course, District 8's own, Hovermale's ice cream.
Left to Right: Carla Cash, Marise Awai-Bourne, Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker, Clairee Britt-Cockrum, Gina Anderson-Ford, Hugo Cantu
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Center, Left to Right: Demetrius Keller, Clairee Britt-Cockrum (new), Marise Awai-Bourne, Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker, Gina Anderson-Ford, Telicia Farmer (new)
Meet Your New District 8 Team Members!
Effective August 16, 2021
Clairee Britt-Cockrum
Clairee Britt-Cockrum, District 8's new Legislative Aide/Scheduler, has served in leadership roles on State boards and committees, analyzing issues strategically, increasing awareness of State/Federal legislation and developed viable solutions to advance new legislation. Clairee has a Bachelor of Science, Government & Politics, University of Maryland, 1995.
Telicia Farmer
Telicia Farmer, District 8's new Legislative and Constituents Administrator, is a recent graduate from Bowie State University– May 2021, Bachelor of Science, History & Government and the Head Captain of the Bowie State Cross Country, Track and Field Team. Telicia has served as an intern in the Maryland Senate, Maryland House of Delegates, and in the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Clairee and Telicia are innovative, critical thinkers with research and collaborative team skills. We are excited to welcome Clairee and Telicia to our District 8 Team!
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DISTRICT 8 TEAM MEMBERS
Here are the District 8 Team Members with their contact information, for your convenience.
Phone Number for the District 8 Office: 301.952.3860
Council Member Monique Anderson-Walker
E-mail: CouncilDistrict8@co.pg.md.us
Gina Anderson-Ford
Public Relations
Email: rmaford@co.pg.md.us
Claire Britt-Cockrum
Legislative Aide
E-mail: cpbritt-cockrum@co.pg.md.us
Hugo Cantu
Policy Analyst
E-mail: hecantu@co.pg.md.us
Carla Cash
Constituent Services Director
E-mail: cycash@co.pg.md.us
Telicia Farmer
Legislative/Constituent Services Administrator
E-mail: tmfarmer@co.pg.md.us
Our team members are here to serve you!
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With the numbers of COVID-19 escalating, vaccination sites are still available for youth,12 years old and up and adults. This D-8 site is available on Friday, August 20, 2021 - 2:00-6:00 pm. Let's #CrushCovid
To REGISTER for the August 19th meeting, Click Here
Commercial and Government Account Turnoffs Start August 1
Residential Account Turnoffs Start September 13
Commissioners Approve Plan to Further Enhance Financial Assistance Efforts
Contact: Chuck Brown Charles.Brown@wsscwater.com 301-206-8100 Laurel, Md.
July 21, 2021 – WSSC Water is urging customers who are behind on their water and sewer bills to establish convenient payment plans before water service turnoffs resume. Turnoffs for delinquent commercial and government accounts will resume on August 1; residential accounts on September 13.
Click Here for more information
The Prince George's County 2021 Emergency Rental and Utilities Assistance Program (ERAP) helps eligible households who have been financially impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic. The program provides payment assistance for renters who need help with rent and utilities.
Applications will be accepted until funds are no longer available.
Click Here for more information and apply
St. Stephen Baptist Church, M.E.R.C.Y. House (Mountain Top Emergency Resource Center for You), Scholarship & Youth Ministries are hosting a donation drive.
Work Where You Play! Fitness Instructors Job Fair
The M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation is hosting a job fair for talented fitness instructors. Come prepared to meet our facility managers, interview for an immediate job opportunity and complete instructor, trainer demo and skills assessment! The job fair will be held from 10 am to 2 pm on Tuesday, August 17 and Thursday, August 19 at Prince George’s Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785. Learn more at https://pgparks.com
Movie Night for First Responders
To show appreciation for first responders, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation is partnering with Amerigroup to offer a free, park-in movie night on August 20 at Prince George’s Stadium, home of the Bowie Baysox. Join us for a showing of Greenland. Parking lot opens at 7:30 pm. Showtime is 8:30 pm. Tickets are available at https://pgparks.com
Fall Guide: Get Outside. It’s Only Natural.
Before the weather nudges us indoors, M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation wants you to be sure to carve out time to get outside and play. Enjoy our countywide, local and regional parks. Participate in sports activities such as golf, soccer, tennis and more. Walk or bike along our trails. Fish, canoe, or kayak along the Anacostia River and Patuxent River. Enjoy wellness activities with our fitness in the parks and yoga in the parks programs. To learn more, visit https://pgparks.com
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