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NOTICE OF COMMUNITY FORUM – DHCD ANNUAL ACTION PLAN FY 2019
The Prince George’s County Department of Housing and Community Development is developing the County Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development and hereby solicits public comments from residents of the County.
The Annual Action Plan (“AAP”) for Housing and Community Development is a comprehensive strategy that describes actions, activities, and programs that will take place during FY 2019 to address priority needs and specific objectives identified in the FY 2016-2020 Consolidated Plan. The AAP also serves as an application for Federal funds: Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), Emergency Solution Grants (ESG), and the HOME Investment Partnerships (HOME).
The purpose of the Forum is to give citizens an opportunity to address housing and community development needs, the development process for proposed activities, and program performances.
Community Forum
Date and Time: Tuesday, January 30, 2018 (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Inclement Weather Date and Time: Thursday, February 1, 2018 (6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.)
Location: Prince George’s County Sports and Learning Complex, 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785
Sign Language for the hearing impaired and interpretive services can be made available. To request these services, contact the Department of Housing and Community Development at (301)883-5540 or TTY (301) 669-2544.
Written comments may also be sent to the Department of Housing and Community Development at 9200 Basil Court Largo, Maryland 20774. For more information please contact Shirley E. Grant, CPD Administrator at (301) 883-5428.
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Rushern Baker, Prince George’s County school leaders face tough questioning from Maryland lawmakers
A confrontation played out in Annapolis between Prince George’s County leaders over the school system and how it is being run.
On Tuesday, Prince George’s County Executive Rushern Baker, Prince George’s County Public Schools CEO Dr. Kevin Maxwell and School Board chair Dr. Segun Eubanks faced tough questions from Prince George’s County state lawmakers who are considering changing the structure of the school system after a host of problems.
Several years ago, lawmakers voted to allow Baker extraordinary control over the school system after a high turnover of superintendents. It allowed Baker to select the superintendent as well as part of the school board. In most districts, an all-elected board chooses the superintendent.
Maryland State Del. Jay Walker (D-Prince George’s), the co-chair of the Prince George’s County House Delegation, asked about accountability.
“Who do we hold accountable for fraudulent graduation rates? Walker asked. “Who do we hold accountable for nepotism in the school system? Who do we hold accountable for graduates crying on their graduation day? Who do we held accountable for sexual predators taking advantage of our kids in our school system?”
Read more: www.fox5dc.com
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