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County Executive to Eliminate Jazz Festival, Consider Smaller Events
County Executive Marc Elrich will eliminate the Silver Spring Jazz Festival and consider repurposing that funding to a series of smaller events, according to a presentation from Silver Spring Regional […]
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County Establishes Initiative Designed to Assist Local Businesses
County Executive Marc Elrich and Council Vice President Sidney Katz (D-District 3) are kicking off an initiative this week designed to gather information about how assist county businesses. 4Business–Benchmarking to […]
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Jawando, Council Urge Public Involvement in Search for New Chief
Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At Large) has sent a letter to County Executive Marc Elrich asking him to seek community involvement in the search for a new police chief. The letter, […]
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Council Bans Smoking in Some Outdoor Seating Areas
The County Council has unanimously passed a bill to outlaw smoking in some outdoor seating areas where food is served. Bill 35-18, Health and Sanitation – Smoking- Outdoor Serving Areas, […]
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Northwood Students’ Suicide Prevention PSAs to Air in Local Theaters
Two suicide prevention public service announcements produced by three Northwood High School students were selected to air in local theaters beginning this month. The top two PSAs were “Get Help,” […]
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County Personnel Moves This Week as Administration Transition Continues
Several high-level personnel moves took place in the county this week as the transition to County Executive Marc Elrich’s administration continues. First, Police Chief J. Thomas Manger announced that he […]
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Elrich Names Department Heads; Navarro Elected Council President
County Executive Marc Elrich has nominated three people to serve in his administration and will keep eight department heads from the Leggett administration, according to announcements from his office. As […]
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Elrich Transition Underway, Focus is on Outcomes, Personnel
The transition to County Executive-elect Marc Elrich’s administration is well underway, as his team focuses on seven broad “priority outcomes” and potential candidates for government positions. While Elrich has announced […]
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Local Author Writes Book on Changing Government Budgets
A local author and municipal budgeting expert has written a book about the principles and practices that can change how governments create and manage budgets.