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July Update

7/27/2015

 
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It has been a busy summer, particularly this past week.  On Wednesday, I participated in the kick-off of the #PickthePike campaign.  The campaign is an effort to demonstrate to Marriott that the Pike District/White Flint is a great future home for the company.  Marriott has expressed its intent to move from its current Rock Spring location and we want to keep them in Montgomery County,  Here are some clips about the effort.
I also had the opportunity recently to testify before the Montgomery County Council about WMATA/Metro.  Here are some news stories about the hearing, as well as a column by the Post's Dr. Gridlock.

Finally, I was pleased to earn a 100% environmental rating on the League of Conservation Voters scorecard.
If you are interested in following my activities, you can follow @mkorman on Twitter or "Like" Marc Korman for Delegate on Facebook.

Legislative News

I am sorry to say that my aide Brian Kemmet is moving on to a job in Baltimore.  Brian was instrumental in getting my tenure as a legislator off on the right foot.  His knowledge of Annapolis and state government was not only helpful to me, but has been of great service to District 16 constituents.  Thanks to Brian for his hard work these past months.

Members of the General Assembly are given funds to award scholarships to residents of their districts for higher education.  I was pleased to split my allotment between ten District 16 students and the Universities at Shady Grove (which will award its share of the funds to other District 16 students).  If you are interested in a scholarship for the next academic year, please visit http://www.marckorman.com/scholarship.

Agency News

When the legislature is not in session, the Board of Public Works--made up of the Governor, Treasurer, and Comptroller--has far-reaching authority to reduce budget line items.  During the legislative session, I introduced a bill to require public notice of such reductions.  Frankly, when I introduced the bill my frustration was with the prior Administration's large budget cuts in January.  But before the last Board of Public Works meeting, the Administration proposed an unvetted public safety cut.  I have no informed view on whether the cut is a good idea or not, but I do believe that such cuts should be subject to public scrutiny.  I was pleased to see the Board defer a vote on the cut but believe it never should have been on the table without advance public notice.
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The Governor has appointed a Regulatory Reform Commission to review existing state regulations.  This type of review is typical of new Administrations (both Governor O'Malley and Governor Schaefer had similar commissions).  But I do find it unfortunate that the Commission is made up almost entirely of business people with no labor, public health, or environmental interests to offer their perspectives as well.

Community News
  • There is no formal event yet, but the Planning Board is kicking off a sector plan process for Rock Spring.  Please visit http://www.montgomeryplanning.org/community/rockspring/ for more information.
  • Bethesda Outdoor Movies are going on for a few more weeks this summer.  Visit http://www.bethesda.org/bethesda/bethesda-outdoor-movies for more information.
  • On Tuesday July 28th, Montgomery County Parks is holding a meeting about a proposed new connection between the Capital Crescent Trail and Little Falls Trail.  The meeting will take place at 7pm at the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Regional Services Center (7805 Edgemoor Lane).
  • On Monday, August 3rd the Bethesda Chevy Chase Democratic Breakfast Club will be hearing from Congresswoman Donna Edwards, candidate for the U.S. Senate.  The breakfast begins at 7:30am at the Original Pancake House in Bethesda.
  • On Saturday, August 29th there will be a free college planning event for students (and their families) in grades 8-12.  The event will be from 11am to 12:30pm at the Davis Library (6400 Democracy Boulevard).  Registration is required by clicking here.
  • The Westbard Sector Plan is currently under review at the Montgomery County Planning Board.  The public hearing will be held at the Planning Department Headquarters (8787 Georgia Avenue in Silver Spring) on September 24 at 6:30pm.
If you know of an upcoming community event, please email marc@marckorman.com

​District 16 Notes
  • Congratulations to Bethesda-based business Honest Tea on winning a Maryland Green Registry Leadership Award.
  • Congratulations to District 16 resident Adam Luecking of the Results Leadership Group on being named one of Maryland's most admired CEOs.
  • Many dedicated District 16 residents have been appointed to local boards and commissions over the summer:
    • Charter Review Commission: Wendy Cohen (One of District 16's Democratic Central Committeemembers)
    • Strathmore Hall Foundation Board of Directors: Barbara Goldberg Goldman and Dede Lang 
    • Commission on Aging:  Noureen Chohan, Helen Abrahams, and John Honig
    • Commission on Common Ownership Communities: Bruce Fonoroff
    • Commission on Juvenile Justice: Bonnie Dewitt, Barbara Holtz, Jessica Markham, and Dana Pisanelli
    • Ethics Commission: Barbara Fredericks
If you know of a District 16 resident who merits recognition or condolences, please email marc@marckorman.com.

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