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TEEN CURFEW IMPLEMENTED TO ENHANCE PUBLIC SAFETY
 Council Chair Jolene Ivey (District 5), Council Member Edward Burroughs (District 8), At-Large Council Member Calvin Hawkins, and other top County leaders joined County Executive Angela Alsobrooks as she announced an executive order instating a juvenile weekend curfew at National Harbor. The curfew, which began on Friday, April 26th, is for unaccompanied minors 16 and younger and lasts from 5 p.m. to 6 a.m. on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The curfew comes after police reported hundreds of unaccompanied teens and children as young as 8-years-old at National Harbor the weekend prior, some of whom were involved in fighting and shoplifting. This curfew announced by the County Executive will be in effect while CB-29-2024, which would allow juvenile curfew zones to be created in commercial areas, is being considered by Council. The bill, sponsored by Council Member Burroughs, passed Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, April 23rd, and will be introduced on Tuesday, April 30th. “We thank the County Executive for putting this emergency measure in place as the Council’s curfew bill proceeds through the legislative process,” said Chair Ivey. “That legislation is not specific to National Harbor and will cover commercial areas in the County where a curfew is needed and approved by a council member and the police chief. We want to make sure we’re in partnership with the business community, law enforcement, and the residents of our County who have all been strong supporters of these measures.” For details on the County Executive’s curfew order, Click Here.
COUNCIL CONVENES TO ADDRESS MEASURES
 The County Council, convening on Tuesday, April 23rd, introduced several pivotal measures including CB-032-2024 legislation to include early childhood education programs and housing stability programs for older residents among the approved uses to receive appropriations from the Local Impact Grant funds; and CB-033-2024, the Underserved Youth Employment Act of 2024 which sets a baseline target to address employment issues that chronically plague low-income youth. Both measures are now moving through the legislative process.
COUNCIL CONDUCTS FY 2025 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING
County residents and stakeholders participated in the Council’s Budget Public Hearing on Tuesday, April 23rd, sharing their budget concerns and priorities. Tuesday’s Budget Public Hearing focused on the Proposed FY 2025 Annual Action Plan (Community Development Block Grant). The Council will hold its next Budget Public Hearing on Monday, April 29th, at 6:00 p.m. Residents and stakeholders are encouraged to participate.
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FY 2025 BUDGET WORKSESSIONS CONTINUE
 COUNCIL MEMBER WATSON HOSTS COMPOSTING WORKSHOP
Council Member Ingrid Watson (District 4), introduced residents to the basics of composting at her Green Hat Summit Workshop Series – Composting 101, a free workshop that welcomed residents of all ages. The event, which took place on April 24 at the Glenn Dale Fire Station Hall, featured Department of the Environment Director Andrea Crooms and Project Manager Randolph Wilson, as well as Ashleigh Diaz, City of Bowie LEED® Green Associate Sustainability Manager. Attendees learned about the importance of composting, different techniques, ways to kick-start a composting journey, use of BPI Certified bags, and the basics of using the county’s “Green Bin.” “Composting provides a wide range of environmental advantages and directly benefits County residents,” said Council Member Watson. “This workshop was designed to teach residents the basics of composting and presented an exciting hands-on learning opportunity for school-aged children. It was an informative evening with residents of all ages joining the fun.”
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VICE CHAIR SYDNEY HARRISON ATTENDS LIBRARY GRAND REOPENING
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Vice Chair Sydney Harrison and his District 9 team were excited to be a part of the grand reopening of the Surratts-Clinton Branch Library. This vital community institution has undergone a wonderful transformation, and the Vice Chair and his staff were honored to celebrate the momentous occasion. The library serves as a cornerstone for learning, exploration, and connection within our community. Council applauds the dedication and hard work that went into the renovations! |
COUNCIL MEMBER BLEGAY HOSTS TWO TOWN HALLS FOR RESIDENTS
Council Member Wala Blegay (District 6) hosted a Total Civil Project Town Hall Listening Session April 17 at Upper Marlboro Community Center. The event was in collaboration with Upper Marlboro Mayor Sarah Franklin to hear feedback from constituents about a proposed project expansion along Route 202. On April 18, Council Member Blegay hosted a Westphalia Town Hall at Arrowhead Elementary School. The town hall focused on future development in Westphalia as well as the development of Westphalia Regional Park with a presentation from Park and Planning. More than 100 community members attended, including the District 25 delegation.
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April 29 - County Council - 6:00 PM - DETAILS
April 30 - County Council - 9:30 AM - Agenda Briefing
April 30 - County Council - 10:00 AM - DETAILS
April 30 - Sitting as the District Council - 4:30 PM - DETAILS
April 30 - Sitting as the Committee of the Whole -11:00 AM - DETAILS
April 30 - County Council - 6:00 PM - DETAILS
May 2 - GOFP Committee - 10:00 AM
May 2 - HHSPS Committee - 1:30 PM - DETAILS
May 3 - Task Force Work Groups - 2:30 PM - DETAILS
Archived Meetings can be viewed on Council Livestream page.
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