Tag: Frederick County

Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner invites residents to meet with her during two public outreach sessions on Thursday, Oct. 5, at Winchester Hall. From 6 to 7 p.m., she will hold an informal community meeting called the “Talk of the Town.” This open-door session allows residents to stop by and ask questions about county government, discuss their ideas for the future, and express any concerns. At 7 p.m., Executive Gardner will begin a Town Hall to gather input from residents and community members on issues and concerns that could be considered in the county…

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Frederick County Executive Jan Gardner today unveiled her plan to establish a Commission on Veterans Affairs, which would provide a forum for the county’s 17,000 veterans to voice issues and ideas and serve as a conduit to connect veterans to resources and information. “I firmly believe we need to do our utmost to ensure that our veterans are fully supported and are connected to the resources they need,” Executive Gardner said. “These men and women defended our freedoms at great sacrifice to themselves and their families. It is our duty to ensure they have access to…

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County Executive Jan Gardner today provided hope in the heroin and opioid crisis by announcing new actions, expanded services and resources available in Frederick County. “Our community cares deeply and is working hard to make a difference,” commented Executive Gardner. “In the midst of this crisis, people need to know that there is help and there is hope.” Executive Gardner highlighted the following information discussed at a recent meeting of the Heroin Consortium, which she established in 2015 so that those who work on this issue can communicate and share…

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