Here is CLPA’s weekly recap of important policy news you may have missed, as well as a list of upcoming meetings. The majority of Washington Metropolitan Area City and County Council have returned from their August recess, as such a number of bills we have been following are being heard in committee.
Statewide Updates
District of Columbia
Mayor Muriel Bowser responded to the decision of four Councilmembers to sign a resolution that stops, for 45 days, the process for approving the three emergency District health plan contracts that authorize the coordination and management of health care services for District residents.
Read the full statement from Mayor Bowser here
Maryland
Today, Governor Larry Hogan announced more than $12 million in federal highway safety grants as part of a statewide focus to prevent motor vehicle crashes and eliminate roadway fatalities The funds will be dispersed Oct. 1 by the Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration’s Highway Safety Office to more than 90 organizations and law enforcement agencies.
Read the full story from WBFF 45 here
Virginia
Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam ordered the statue’s removal last summer amid the nationwide protest movement that erupted after the murder of George Floyd by a police officer in Minneapolis. But litigation tied up his plans until the state Supreme Court cleared the way last week.
Read the full story from the AP here
September 13th - September 18th Meetings
Washington, DC
DC Council
DC Board of Education
Student Advisory Committee- Monday, September 13thfrom 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Teacher Practice Committee Meeting-Tuesday, September 14, 2021 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Assessment and Accountability Committee Meeting-Thursday, September 16th from 4:30pm to 6:00pm
Advocacy and Outreach Committee Meeting-Friday, September 17th from 10:00am to 12:00pm
Maryland
Charles County
Board of Charles County Commissioners
Charles County Commissioners Meeting-Tuesday, September 14, 2021 9:00 am
Public Hearings:
Legislative Proposals for 2022 Maryland General Assembly- September 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Charles County Commissioners' 2022 Preliminary Legislative Package- September 14, 2021 at 6:00 p.m.
Board of Education
Executive Session-Tuesday, September 14th (Regular session open to public at at 1:00 pm)
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council
Council Session-Tuesday, September 14, 2021
Bill on the agenda include:
Expedited Bill 30-21- Landlord-Tenant Relations - Restrictions During Emergencies - Extended Limitations Against Rent Increases and Late Fees
Bill 32-21 - Personnel - Employee Settlement Agreements with No-Rehire Clause - Prohibited
Prince George’s County
Prince George’s County Council
Joint County Council Meeting-Wednesday,September 13th at 5:00 am
Joint Public Hearing with the Prince George’s CountyPlanning Board of The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning in order to receive public testimony concerning the CMA. The CMA consists of all propertieswithin the County except for properties located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Laurel
County Council Meeting- Tuesday September 14, 2021 at 10:00 am
Bill on the agenda include
CB-070-2021-An emergency Act Concerning Extending Current Current Limitations Against Rent Increases, Late Fees & Penalties for One Year After the COVID-19 Public Health Crises Ends
CB-067-2021- An Ordinance Concerning Appeals and Variances-Authority od Board of Appeals
CR-081-2021- A Resolution Concerning Fiscal Year ("FY") 2022 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development
CB-064-2021- An Act Concerning Solid Waste Stream Analysis
Board of Education
School to Prison Pipeline Focus Work Group Meeting- September 13, 2021 at 5:00 pm
Policy & Governance Committee Meeting-September 14 at 5:00 pm
Climate Change Action Plan Focus Work Group- September 15, 2021 at 3:30PM
Operations, Budget & Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting- September 15, 2021 at 5PM
Virginia
Alexandria City
Alexandria City Council
City Council First Legislative Meeting- Tuesday, September 14th from 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Board of Education
No meetings
Arlington County
Arlington County Board
Joint County Board and Panning Commission Work Session-CPHD/Planning Work Plan-Tuesday, September 14th at 3:00 pm
County Board Regular Meeting- Saturday, September 18th at 8:30 am
Arlington County School Board
Fairfax County
Fairfax County Council
Board of Supervisors Meeting-September 14th at 9:30 am
2021 Redistricting Advisory Committee Meeting-Monday September 13th at 8:30 pm
Confederate Names Task Force- Monday, September 13th at7:00 pm
Fairfax County School Board
Public Engagement Committee-Tuesday, September 14 from 11:00 am-1:00 pm
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