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Council Appoints Planning Veteran to Planning Board
The County Council appointed Carol Rubin, who recently retired as a special project manager for the county’s Planning Department, yesterday to the Planning Board.
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County Executive Recommends $1 Standard Fare for Ride On
County Executive Marc Elrich is recommending that standard Ride On fares be set at $1 and the continuation of fare-free programs such as Kids Ride Free and Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Ride Free.
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Council Overrides County Executive Veto of Silver Spring BID, Then Supports Changes to State BID Law
The County Council yesterday overrode by a vote of 8-1 the county executive’s veto of a bill that would establish a business improvement district in downtown Silver Spring; Councilmember Will Jawando (D-At Large) was the sole “no” vote.
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Council Approves Resolution Extending Ride On Fare Holiday to 2022
The County Council yesterday voted unanimously to approve a resolution calling for the Ride On fare holiday to be extended through Jan. 1, 2022. “Free and reliable public transportation is an equity issue,” said Councilmember Evan Glass (D-At-Large).
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County Council to Vote on Extending Ride On Fare Holiday
The County Council plans to vote on a resolution to extend the Ride On system’s fare holiday to Jan. 1, 2022. The resolution will be introduced today (Sept. 28) at 1:30 p.m., and a public hearing will follow, prior to the vote.
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Fenton Village Inc. Board Calls for Council to Allow BID Veto to Stand
The board of directors of Fenton Village Inc. has called for the County Council to allow the veto of legislation establishing a Business Improvement District to stand pending possible changes to state law.
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District 20 Proposes Changes to State BID Law, Asks for Council Support
The members of the District 20 state delegation in Silver Spring have sent a letter to the County Council asking for its support for proposed changes to the state law allowing the establishment of Business Improvement Districts in the county.
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County Executive Vetoes Silver Spring BID Legislation; Council Vows to Override
As promised, County Executive Marc Elrich yesterday vetoed a bill that would establish a business improvement district in Silver Spring. In response, seven County Council members vowed to override the veto when the council returned in September.
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County Council Votes to Reinstate Indoor Mask Mandate
The County Council, sitting as the Board of Health, yesterday voted unanimously to reinstate a mandate requiring all residents, regardless of vaccination status to wear masks indoors. The vote followed recommendations from County Executive Marc Elrich and County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles to take the action.