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Amid the rise of antisemitism and attacks against Jews and Jewish organizations, he worked with the Jewish Community Relations Council of Greater Washington to shepherd $1.5 million through the Council to provide security grants for religious, cultural, and ethnic institutions. Councilmember Friedson was the lead sponsor of a zoning text amendment to allow Bikur Cholim of Greater Washington to build an industrial kosher kitchen within the Bernard Creeger Cholim House in Bethesda in order to offer healthy kosher meals for patients and their families. He has also helped to secure significant County significant support and expanded partnerships for numerous Jewish social service organizations. Councilmeber Friedson has been an effective leader in, from, and for the Jewish community.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Washington is working to strengthen the Jewish community in the District of Columbia, Suburban Maryland, and Northern Virginia. They mobilize community builders and organizations to identify and develop solutions to our community’s greatest needs and serve as a hub to guide the Jewish community to a vibrant future.
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 10, 2022—Montgomery County Councilmember Hans Riemer will join community leaders and the Department of Parks on Sunday, June 12 to announce renovation plans for Johnson’s Local Park, once Montgomery County’s thriving home field for Black Baseball sandlot teams and a center of community gathering in Emory Grove.
The announcement will be made on Sunday, June 12 at 1:45 p.m. prior to the 1st Annual Clarence ‘Pint’ Isreal Juneteenth Classic between the Bethesda Big Train and Gaithersburg Giants of the Cal Ripken Collegiate Baseball League, at Shirley Povich Field. Pint Isreal was a Negro League baseball player from Montgomery County who played at the sport’s highest levels. Isreal was recently selected by the Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame as a member of their 2022 Class of Inductees.
Montgomery County has released the third-quarter updates of its Fiscal Year 2022 Climate Work Plan that highlights the progress to implement actions in the County’s Climate Action Plan. The County has continued to make progress on more than 70 actions to help reach the goals of the plan.
The Climate Action Plan (CAP), unveiled in 2021, is a strategic plan to reduce community-wide greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 80 percent by 2027 and 100 percent by 2035. The plan also seeks to reduce climate-related risks to the County’s residents, businesses and the built and natural environment. The annual climate work plan describes the actions that the County is making progress on in the near term in support of the CAP.
Residents 18-and-older who are interested in electric scooter lessons will have the opportunity to attend free clinics on Saturdays, June 4 and 11, sponsored by the Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT). Participants can take a test ride, learn safety tips and get details on basic scooter laws.
Participants must have a valid driver’s license. No registration is required to attend a clinic and walk ups are welcome. The clinics generally will last about two hours and e-scooters will be available at each site.
The Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will meet on Monday, June 13, at 9:30 a.m. The Committee will review Bill 5-22, Economic Development Corporation – Board of Directors – Membership, which would alter and expand the membership of Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation’s Board of Directors.
In addition, the Committee will review Executive Regulation 2-22, Montgomery College Germantown Campus Regional Institution Strategic Enterprise Zone (MC GC RISE Zone), which establishes the procedures to administer the MC GC RISE Zone.
This is a free family-friendly event and all are encouraged to “share the event” on their social media pages. Please RSVP to receive a day of reminder email with the direct link to the event and any additional announcements. Although not necessary, we encourage you to RSVP for the total number of expected attendees.
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The Executive Office Building is located at 101 Monroe Street in Rockville. The job fair will be held on the lobby level.
At the job fair, attendees will meet knowledgeable staff who will answer questions, discuss CDL permit and license requirements and provide assistance in applying for available positions.
The bill approved by the Council calls for the County Executive to make nominations for the PAB and for the nominees to be confirmed by the County Council. Establishment of the PAB is in accordance with House Bill 670 approved by the Maryland General Assembly in 2021. The State law created a new uniform procedure for police accountability and discipline, including the establishment of a PAB in each County.
Nominated by County Executive Elrich for Montgomery’s PAB are: Bishop Paul Walker (nominated as chair), Alicia Hudson, Kenneth Kellner, George Lluberes, Rudy Logan, Katharine Manning, Alvin McCray, Thomas Williams Jr. and Christopher Zatratz.
The survey, which was drafted in collaboration with the County’s LGBTQ Advisory Board and launched by the Office of Community Partnerships, aims to gather data that will guide the future work of the County’s LGBTQ Liaison and LGBTQ Advisory Board.
“Montgomery County has made a commitment to ensuring that the LGBTQ+ community feels safe and welcome, said County Executive Marc Elrich. “This survey will provide important data to help us keep that commitment. Our LGBTQ+ community contributes to our history, economic vitality, and culture, building a brighter future for all.”
This year’s forum is a series of informative and fun live streamed sessions discussing ‘Staying Connected Safely.’ Each session includes active audience participation through music, yoga, meditation, and question and answer opportunities. Residents can participate in each session virtually, or at in-person viewing parties hosted at County senior centers.
“We want to make sure that we are a community where people of all ages can thrive and learn,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “We have a growing older adult population, and we are pleased to host our Senior Safety Forum to provide the tools residents need to stay safe,” “More than 3.5 million older adults are cheated out of more than $3 billion each year at an average loss of $34,200. This is unacceptable. I encourage older residents to attend the forum to help them learn to identify scams, protect their identity, and learn how to report this predatory behavior. Prevention is paramount when it comes to protecting the livelihood of our older adult residents.”