County Executive Marc Elrich and Council Vice President Stewart will host a press conference on Wednesday, April 3 at 9:30am to address the efforts made to improve public safety in Downtown Silver Spring.
Per the news release: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and Council Vice President Kate Stewart will be joined by public officials and local business leaders for a press conference addressing efforts to combat crime and improve public safety in Downtown Silver Spring on Wednesday, April 3 at 9:30 a.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building.
Speakers will share how key safety improvement measures, including recent legislation, increased police presence, and the new Drone as First Responder (DFR) Program, have resulted in reductions in crime in the downtown area.
On Tuesday, April 2, the Council is expected to vote on Bill 3-24, the latest measure to address public safety in Silver Spring, which would set restrictions on the operating hours for certain late-night establishments and establish penalties for a violation.
County leaders share a commitment to addressing public safety needs and ensuring Silver Spring continues to be a place where young people, children, families and older adults feel safe and where businesses can thrive.
Who: County Executive Marc Elrich, Council Vice President Kate Stewart, Council President Andrew Friedson, Councilmember Evan Glass, Councilmember Natali Fani-González, Montgomery County Police Chief Marcus Jones, community and business representatives.
What: Press conference addressing efforts to improve public safety in Downtown Silver Spring.
When: Wednesday, April 3 at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Silver Spring Civic Building at Veterans Plaza (1 Veterans Pl, Silver Spring, MD 20910).
Parking: Available at Garage 61 across the street from the Civic Building. More Silver Spring parking information.
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