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Hurricane and Upcoming Events: September Updates

9/11/2018

 
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Please be prepared for Hurricane Florence.  Here are some phone numbers and websites you may need.

​I am looking forward to two exciting events coming up this fall.  On October 9, the Maryland League of Conservation Voters is awarding me their Legislator of the Year Award.  During the last legislative session, we passed and the Governor signed bills I sponsored related to our regional cap and trade program for power plants and our pension fund's handling of climate change risks.  You can learn more about the event here.
On September 27, a fundraiser to support my General Election campaign will be held.  Click here to RSVP and contribute to the event if you are interested.

As always, you can always 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

There has been a big change in my legislative office. My aide of two years, Sean Emerson, has moved on to bigger and better things at the Montgomery County Council. Sean volunteered for the WMATA-Metro Work Group in 2016 and was critical to our efforts throughout 2017 and 2018 for dedicated funding and reform once he joined my office. But that was just the big headline. Sean was also a key part of all the other legislative efforts over the past two years, countless constituent services and communications, and generally keeping me on track. Thanks Sean.

But the silver lining is that succeeding Sean is Joe Swit. Joe interned in my Annapolis office in 2017 and helped run my primary campaign this past year. He has already hit the ground running.

For constituents, nothing has changed. Just email Marc.Korman@house.state.md.us or call 301-858-3649 with any questions or concerns for my legislative office. Or you can always reach me at marc@marckorman.com or my cell phone: 240-447-1175.
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School safety was a major issue during the 2018 legislative session, partly because of the school shootings in Parkland, Florida and in St. Mary's County. In the budget, the Appropriations and Budget & Taxation Committees asked the Administration for a report on school safety funding and programs.  You can read the report here.  $40 million is available in the current budget year and what it is being used for is discussed in the linked letter. We also passed bipartisan legislation on this issue.

Administration News

The Maryland Department of Transportation has released the draft Consolidated Transportation Plan for Fiscal Year 2019-2014, available here. The six year plan determines where our transportation trust fund dollars (your gas taxes, titling taxes, and other sources) go in Maryland's multi-modal transportation system.

Here are some highlights:
  • The plan includes "scores" for projects, something the Administration hysterically claimed would make the sky fall. As with the stormwater management fee, the legislature did some nipping and tucking while maintaining the program and it survives intact. You can see how various Montgomery County submissions scored.
  • The I-270 and I-495 project to add lanes has an estimated cost of $139.6 million so far for planning. The Governor has said this project would not cost the taxpayers anything, and this has once again proven false.
  • The Corridor Cities Transitway has been zeroed out after current year planning funds are expended.
  • As required by the legislature, dedicated funding for Metro/WMATA is included. The program is named the "Governor's Capital Dedicated Funding" which is a funny line item name for a program, but at least the dollars are there.
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The Comptroller's office has issued the Fiscal Year 2018 close-out report for Maryland, available here.

The short story is that the state budgeted for a $200 million balance at the end of the year and it came in at around $500 million, largely because of revenue growth. Revenues were 4% above fiscal year 2017 and and 2% above projections. That appears largely driven by capital gains, which can be volatile and were the subject of reforms coming online soon to reduce the effect of that volatility.

The rainy day fund has $856 million in it.

Community News
  • Condolences to the family of Ronald Glanz, a District 16 resident active in the political and Jewish communities.  You can read more about Ron's life and legacy here: https://www.americanbanker.com/news/ronald-glancz-remembered-for-banking-acumen-mentoring-next-gen-lawyers
  • Congratulations to several District 16 residents who are being honored by the Greater Washington Jewish Community Center this fall:
    • ​High School Athletes: Amanda Levy, Matthew Gunty; Robert Schain
    • Greater Washington Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Inductees: Bram Weinstein; Ben Stern
  • Two District 16 residents are being confirmed by the Montgomery County Council to new terms on local boards:
    • Deborah Michaels: Bethesda Urban Partnership Board of Directors
    • Carmen Larsen: Montgomery County Economic Development Board of Directors
  • The Bethesda Metro Area Village has welcomed four new board members: Bob Metzler, Alice Padwe, Jane Boynton, and Tom Henteleff.  Sylvia Winik is stepping down from the Board.
  • Congratulations to District 16's Amy Ginsburg, Executive Director of Friends of White Flint, on the publication of her children's book.  You can read about it online.
  • Congratulations to former Whitman High School Principal Alan Goodwin, who will receive the Wayne Fenton Memorial Award at the annual NAMI Montgomery County Heroes Dinner.  Learn about the event here.
  • District 16 resident Gavin Ross will appear in the national finals of the American Ninja Warrior competition.  You can read more about it at Bethesda Beat.

Community Events
  • On Saturday, September 15 from 3pm to 5pm, please attend the Blue Wave Kickoff Rally at Rockville High School (2100 Baltimore Road in Rockville).  RSVP here.
  • Join me on Tuesday, September 25 at a fundraiser to support Attorney General (and former District 16 Delegate and Senator) Brian Frosh at an event in Bethesda.  Click here for more details and to RSVP.
  • The Bethesda Chevy Chase Rescue Squad Alumni Association will host an All-You-Can-Eat Crab Feast Fundraiser on Sunday, September 30th at 1pm.  Tickets are $50 and reservations can be made by calling 240-876-1532.
  • On Thursday, October 11, the Maryland Department of Transportation will present its Consolidated Transportation Program.  The event begins at 7pm at the Montgomery County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville.
  • The Montgomery County House and Senate Delegations will host the annual Joint Priorities Hearing on Wednesday, November 14 at 7pm.  The hearing will be held at the Montgomery County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville.
  • On Monday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 5, the Montgomery County House Delegation will hold hearings on local bills starting at 7pm at the Montgomery County Council Office Building, 100 Maryland Avenue in Rockville.
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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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