Frederick County – News Flash – Page 7

Voters in Frederick County now have another option to return their vote-by-mail ballot applications to the Board of Elections for the November 3, 2020 Presidential General Election. Rather than make a trip to the post office, a voter can return their vote-by-mail application at the secure drop box at the Frederick County Board of Elections office, 340A Montevue Lane, Frederick. The box is to the right of the office’s front door, and is open 24/7. Election staff will retrieve applications on a daily basis for processing. The deadline to apply…

Community Glade Valley Government

Workforce, Affordable Senior Housing Opportunities Announced Along MD 26 and Ballenger Creek Pike

July 23, 2020July 27, 2020 Frederick County - News FlashFrederick County

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced an initiative to help meet the need for housing that is affordable to seniors and Frederick County’s workforce. A Request for Proposals has been issued to affordable housing developers seeking proposals for two County-owned properties. The effort supports the Executive’s vision of advancing fairness and equity in the community, and creating affordable housing. Issued this week, the Request for Proposals seeks ideas for a 10-acre parcel at Sebastian Boulevard and Md. Route 26 in Dearbought, and 4.5 acres on Alan Linton Boulevard East…

Government

County Executive to Create Chief Equity & Inclusion Officer

July 23, 2020July 27, 2020 Frederick County - News FlashFrederick County

Position Will Advance Vision for Fairness and Equity

Glade Valley Government Health

County Executive Announces Plans to Expand Mobile Crisis Services

July 14, 2020July 16, 2020 Frederick County - News FlashFrederick County

Community Partners Sheppard Pratt, Frederick Health Play Key Roles Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced she would be introducing a supplemental budget to fund the expansion of mobile crisis services in an effort to better serve people in the community who are facing crises. The program would provide round-the-clock integrated services through a collaboration with Sheppard Pratt and Frederick Health. Social workers, behavioral health staff, or other specialists would be available to respond to the scene to help a person in crisis, such as addiction, suicidal thoughts, or homelessness.…