COUNTY COUNCIL TO HOLD FINAL VIRTUAL FY21 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING – MONDAY, MAY 11TH

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Camp Springs Civic Association

 

COUNTY COUNCIL TO HOLD FINAL VIRTUAL FY21 BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING – MONDAY, MAY 11TH

Residents Encouraged to Participate; Use Council’s eComment Portal to Speak

The Prince George’s County Council, using technology, will convene virtually on Monday, May 11TH , at 5:00 p.m., for its final FY 21 Budget public hearing.

Residents are strongly encouraged to participate and share their budget priorities during the May 11th budget public hearing. Closed-captioning and Spanish-language translation will be provided. Also, to facilitate public comment during virtual Council public hearings, the Council has established an eComment portal. Residents and stakeholders can register electronically to speak, or to submit a comment or letter into the official public record, in lieu of verbal testimony.

The virtual public hearing will address the Prince George’s County Proposed FY 2021 Operating Budget Six-Year Capital Program and the Prince George’s County Board of Education portion of the County FY 2021 Operating Budget, Proposed Budget of the Redevelopment Authority and Revenue Authority of Prince George’s County, and the Constant Yield Tax Rate.

Written testimony or comment will be accepted in electronic format, rather than by U.S. mail. For those unable to use the portal, comment/written correspondence may be emailed to: clerkofthecouncil@co.pg.md.us or faxed to (301) 952-5178. All testimony and comment received by the deadline will become part of the testimony. Comment will not be accepted via social media or by telephone/voice mail message.

To review scheduled public hearings, including the May 11th budget public hearing, or to register to speak, https://pgccouncil.us/SPEAK To view the public hearing, click HERE.

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Resources for Parents and Students

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Camp Springs Civic Association

A MESSAGE FROM CONGRESSMAN STENY H. HOYER    

I hope you and your family are staying healthy and safe during this trying time. Maryland State Superintendent of Schools Karen Salmon announced that schools in our state will be closed for the remainder of the academic year. Students will still complete their coursework virtually, and online instruction will continue. I know this news presents challenges to many families in the Fifth District, but it’s important to listen to our public health officials and take every necessary precaution to keep our children, our families, and our communities safe and healthy.

Despite schools being physically closed, meals are still available to students. Click here to find a meal distribution site near you. Parents and guardians are able to pick up student meals without the student present.

Additional information is available from each of the five school districts in the Fifth District:

I know that distance learning can be challenging for parents and students alike. The Smithsonian Learning Lab has many great resources for teachers and parents, including lesson plans and activities and access to millions of digital resources. Click here to explore the Smithsonian Learning Lab.

Additionally, the Library of Congress has extensive online resources for teachers. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET, Library of Congress education specialists are available to answer questions and discuss lesson topics. Click here for more information.

My staff and I are working around the clock to assist Fifth District residents during this public health crisis. If you need assistance, please visit my website at https://hoyer.house.gov/ or call one of my district offices. If you live in Prince George’s, Anne Arundel, or Calvert Counties, please call (301) 474-0119. If you live in Charles or St. Mary’s Counties, please call (301) 843-1577.

As always, I encourage all Fifth District residents to continue to share their concerns and insights with me by contacting my office or connecting with me on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Sincerely Yours,

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Steny H. Hoyer

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State of the Census: A Virtual Town Hall Conversation with Congressman Anthony Brown

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Camp Springs Civic Association

Good afternoon,

Please join Congressman Anthony G. Brown, Prince George’s County Chairman Elizabeth M. Hewlett and Anne Arundel County Chairman Harry E. Freeman for a town hall conversation about the state of the Census in Congressional District 4.  The town hall will also include special guests such as the U.S. Census Bureau, Common Cause, United Way, and Casa De Maryland.

Participants must register first in order to receive the Zoom access code, which will be shared the day of the event.

Please see the attached flyer to help us promote!

When: Monday, May 18, 2020 at 6PM

Where: Via Zoom Video and Audio Conferencing Application

How: Register at https://tinyurl.com/ycvpp3l8 to receive participant Zoom access video link or dial in number day of the event.

See flyer attached for more details

We hope to see you there!

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