Residents Can Cool Down at Libraries, Senior Centers
Residents Can Cool Down at Libraries, Senior Centers
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County Community Development Division Renamed
Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner has renamed the county’s Community Development Division to the Planning and Permitting Division in an effort to provide a more recognizable way for citizens seeking assistance with planning, permits and development review issues to navigate within the Frederick County Government organizational structure. The renamed division will be comprised of three departments: the Planning Department, the Permits & Inspections Department and the Development Review Department. In addition, the Office of Sustainability and Environmental Resources will remain under the Planning Department.
Read MoreCommercial and Industrial Business Tax Credit
In addition to cabinet appointments, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner announced that she will propose legislation to the County Council for a Frederick County Commercial and Industrial Business Tax Credit to support and incentivize new and expanding businesses to invest in Frederick County and create jobs with a focus on manufacturing, fabricating and assembly. “This tax credit will help us to be more competitive with our surrounding jurisdictions in attracting new businesses and jobs, add another tool to our economic development tool box and allow us greater flexibility to negotiate an incentive package with…
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Gardner Forms Business and Industry Cabinet
On Thursday, Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today announced economic development and business initiatives that aim to create jobs, support and further the success of existing businesses and take advantage of opportunities to ensure Frederick County’s long-term economic prosperity. During her weekly public information briefing, Executive Gardner commented, “I am pleased to announce the formation of a Business and Industry Cabinet with an impressive team of professionals from a wide diversity of backgrounds. I wanted to let the business community know it has my support and provide the members with better access to the county…
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Ethics Board Changes in Walkersville
During the July 8, 2015 meeting of the Town of Walkersville’s Burgess and Commissioners, the Ethics Board received a lot of attention. One member, Tarolyn Thrasher, stepped down from the Ethics Board. She no longer lives in Walkersville. Burgess Ralph Whitmore nominated Ron Layman, a longtime resident who operated a painting business in town. The Commissioners unanimously approved of the appointment. After the appointment was approved, Burgess Whitmore asked that the Town’s attorney spend time with the Ethics Board for training. He stated that the board “does not know what they…
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