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A county first and a very serious PSA about drug addiction

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 […]

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Volunteer Opportunities for Frederick County Citizens

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…

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County and Towns Discuss 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…

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County Re-Organization Continues

As part of her implementation of the Transition Team recommendations, County Executive Jan Gardner announced the following promotions and organizational transitions: Workforce Services has been moved organizationally from the Citizens Services Division to come under the Office of Economic Development within the Office of the County Executive. “I’ve made economic development and job creation among my top priorities, and this change will bring together these complimentary services,” Executive Gardner said. Michelle Day has been named as director of Workforce Services, after serving as acting director since the retirement of Laurie…

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