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County Executive Gardner Signs Tax Credit into Law

September 7, 2015September 6, 2015 Frederick County - News FlashFrederick County

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner conducted her first public bill signing the morning of September 4, 2015, approving legislation that creates a commercial and industrial tax credit. The County Council voted September 1 to enact the credit. “This tax credit is good for business, good for jobs, and good for Frederick County,” Executive Gardner said. She initiated the measure, which Council President Bud Otis introduced on her behalf. “This legislation shows that my administration means business,” Gardner said. “I especially want to thank Council President Otis for the work he…

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A county first and a very serious PSA about drug addiction

September 5, 2015September 5, 2015 fclocalyokeldrugs, featured, Frederick County, Heroin, Uncategorized

I had a few extra moments this morning , so for the first time I was able to watch the county’s Public Information briefing broadcast on FCGTV. On this morning’s briefing there were two items to discuss. The first item was a county first! Jan and Bud held their first public bill signing. Congratulations Jan […]

How the Looming Government Shut-Down Will Impact You

September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 Caroline WisnerWalkersville High School

by Caroline Wisner The Congressional Budget Office has predicted the treasury department will run out of money sometime in mid-November to early December. This means that another government shutdown is a looming possibility. TheRead More

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Volunteer Opportunities for Frederick County Citizens

September 2, 2015September 2, 2015 Michael Kusteradult public guardianship, affordable housing, animal welfare, Boards, Commissions, containment laboratory, featured, Frederick County, human relations, mental health, Plumbing board, roads, social services, solid waste, substance abuse, sustainability, transportation services, volunteers, Women, workforce development

The Frederick County Executive is soliciting applications from interested persons to volunteer their time to serve on the following boards/commissions/committees: Adult Public Guardianship Review Board Meets quarterly (Mar., June, Sept., and Dec.) on the first Monday at 1:00 p.m. Seeking individuals to fill the following categories: general public; and a physician’s assistant, nurse practitioner, or a physician who is not a psychiatrist. Advisory Plumbing Board Daytime meetings are scheduled when necessary. Seeking the following: a general public representative; and a state or county licensed plumber. Affordable Housing Council Meets the second…

County and Towns Discuss Tax Equity

August 30, 2015 Michael KusterFrederick County, Jan Gardner, tax equity

County Executive Jan Gardner recently met with members of the Frederick County Chapter of the Maryland Municipal League to discuss the current tax equity program under which Frederick County Government reimburses the municipalities for some of the property tax revenue collected for roads, parks and recreation, planning and zoning, law enforcement and other services. She announced during her weekly public information briefing last week that she reviewed the program with the officials as required under a new state law and received favorable feedback about maintaining the current arrangement. Executive Gardner…