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Getting Started - Week 2 Update

1/15/2019

 
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A week ago I was sworn in for my second term and it has been non-stop since then as that Appropriations Committee begins briefings, the Montgomery County Delegation begins working, and I work on my legislative agenda.

​Later today, the Governor and Lieutenant Governor will be inaugurated for a second term and their budget proposal is due at the end of the week.  We are just a few days in and the 90 day legislative session is already humming along.
On a less pleasant note, the federal government shutdown continues with no apparent end.  The shutdown is particularly challenging for our area where there are numerous federal employees and contractors, many of which are furloughed or working without pay.  Moreover, the failure of the government to function affects services for those in need and many sectors of our economy that rely on government action.  The state Comptroller recently issued a report on the impact of the shutdown on our state.  If you are a federal employee, one option is lunch at the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) headquarters at 10000 New Hampshire Avenue.  They begin serving at noon and will offer meals at least until Friday, January 18th.  Read more about it here.

The County has helpfully created a portal for those affected by the shutdown to learn about available services, which includes information about emergency assistance such as food or help with utilities.  You can access it at https://montgomerycountymd.gov/mcg/fed_employee-furlough.html.

As always, you can keep up with what I am doing by following me at@mkorman on Twitter or by clicking "Like" on Delegate Marc Korman on Facebook.

Legislative News

As chair of the Montgomery County Delegation (the 24 Delegates who represent Montgomery County), one of the items of business I pledged to accomplish was to web stream our weekly Friday meetings, something my colleagues enthusiastically supported.  To learn how to watch our meetings visit www.montgomerycountydelegation.com and scroll down.  It is a work in progress and we need to improve the sound, but it is also an important step forward for transparency.
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During the legislative session, interested members will once again meet to provide oversight of Metro (also known as WMATA).  I have been privileged to co-chair the WMATA-Metro Work Group since being elected.  Here is the planned meeting schedule for the year:
Friday, January 18th: Metro 101
Friday, February 1st: WMATA Capital Program
Friday, February 15th: WMATA Inspector General
Friday, March 1st: WMATA Stakeholder Roundtable

The meetings take place after the House floor session in Room 170.

Administration News

Last week I shared the Administration's "pre-solicitation report" for the proposed public private partnership to widen I-270 and I-495.  Since that time, the Department of Legislative Services (DLS) has submitted a letter with its views on the report.  You can read the entire letter online.

The major takeaway from the DLS letter is that the Hogan Administration should withdraw the report until the environmental review and alternatives analysis (known as an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) review) is complete.  I have participated in two briefings regarding the proposal and you can read what I told Maryland Matters here.

Community Events and News
  • Beginning on January 20th, there will be overnight lane closures on River Road between Landy Lane and Dorset Avenue for gas line work.
  • On Thursday, January 24th Councilman Andrew Friedson will be hosting a "Community Conversation" at 6:30pm at Burning Tree Elementary School, 7900 Beech Tree Road in Bethesda.
  • The District 16 Democratic Club "send-off" was rescheduled because of weather to Saturday, January 26th from 3pm to 5pm.  The event will be held at Lucy Freeman's home, 4708 Dorset Avenue in the Town of Somerset.
  • County Executive Marc Elrich will host a budget forum on Monday, February 4th from 4pm to 7pm at Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, 4301 East West Highway in Bethesda.
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​If you know of a District 16 resident who merits recognition or condolences or an upcoming event, please email marc@marckorman.com.

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