[RP TownTalk] Fwd: County Council Member Eric Olson February Electronic Newsletter
Dannielle Glaros
dmglaros at gmail.com
Wed Feb 2 22:43:25 UTC 2011
Friends,
Occasionally there is an email or two about the Purple Line, so I
want to draw your attention to the upcoming PL meeting on February
12th. See right sidebar below. Also, if you want to subscribe
directly to this email, please email tsmayah at co.pg.md.us.
Dannielle
Dannielle Glaros
dmglaros at gmail.com
Begin forwarded message:
> From: "Mayah, Thomas S." <TSMayah at co.pg.md.us>
> Date: February 2, 2011 3:15:33 PM EST
> Subject: County Council Member Eric Olson February Electronic
> Newsletter
>
>
>

>
> February 2011
> Dear Friends,
>
> As you are aware, we had a difficult start to the year’s first two
> weeks with a spate of homicides. Our County leadership took the
> violence extremely seriously, and I had discussions with County
> Executive Rushern Baker, Acting Police Chief Mark Magaw, and
> Sheriff Melvin High after the first several homicides. They
> responded by working together and also bringing in federal law
> enforcement, which has helped to significantly increase the number
> of law enforcement officials tackling these issues. Police and
> Sheriff’s Deputies concentrated their efforts and served many open
> warrants concentrating on areas where these homicides occurred,
> making 167 arrests, including 50 felony arrests between January 14
> -17. Law enforcement recovered substantial amounts of guns and
> drugs and conducted interviews of those arrested to gain critical
> information. They have closed several homicide cases and continue
> to work diligently on closing more. I am grateful for the work of
> our law enforcement and for the stronger relationship with federal
> law enforcement agencies. However, these homicides are all
> tragedies that point to the larger issues that County government
> and our communities must address.
>
> As many of you know, I believe we must do more to reach our young
> people who are vulnerable to the influence of gangs, drugs and the
> pull of violence. Out of the Youth and Gang Violence Prevention
> Task Force that I chaired in the County, this year we are
> implementing the Task Force report’s recommendations. We are
> establishing a permanent task force of nonprofits, schools, Park
> and Planning, young people, law enforcement, and those in social
> services and others, who will convene regularly and focus on gang
> prevention efforts and coordination to reach young people. Last
> year, I was able to allocate $400,000 from the County budget into
> nonprofits doing gang prevention work, and I look to increase that
> this year. Each of our communities can play a part by reaching out
> to the youth in our neighborhoods. Please contact my office if we
> can help in this effort – there are several models in our
> neighborhoods that we would be happy to share.
> I also want to briefly mention a few other topics.
>
> County Council Retreat: Every year, the County Council has a
> retreat to hear from experts, go over topics likely to dominate the
> year, and help the group function better. In recent years, the
> retreat has been held at Park and Planning facilities within the
> County, which I believe is appropriate in order to save money and
> be close to home. This year, the retreat was held at a conference
> hotel in Cambridge, Maryland. I did not agree with holding the
> retreat there and was quoted to that effect in the Gazette prior to
> the retreat.
>
> Redistricting: Every ten years we are required by law to redistrict
> the Council to balance population within the nine Council districts
> (the state will also be redistricting General Assembly districts).
> We are required by the County Charter to appoint a Redistricting
> Committee of several residents to take testimony and recommend a
> new redistricting map for the next decade. I will be sending
> information about meetings of this group over the next months as
> the group convenes. One controversy that we could not avoid is
> that the group does not include any Republicans or members of other
> parties because we could not violate the Charter that states the
> Committee should be comprised of members appointed by parties that
> gained more than 15 percent of the vote in the prior Council
> election. The Republicans only tallied about 3 percent of the
> vote. While I am a registered Democrat, I believe it is critical
> to ensure fairness in our political process and I will be looking
> at the possibility of putting a measure on the ballot to change the
> Charter to ensure that no one party can have all the seats on a
> Redistricting Committee.
>
> Snow and Fire Protection: Please review the information below.
>
> Lastly, I am humbled that my colleagues instilled their trust in me
> to serve as Vice Chair of the County Council for 2011. I am again
> Chair of the Transportation, Housing and Environment Committee and
> serve on several other committees.
>
> Please let my office know what we can do to best serve you.
> Thank you,

> Eric Olson
> Council Member, District 3
> (301) 952-3060
>
> ITEMS OF INTEREST

> SNOW REMOVAL
> Please follow this link to find county policy information on snow
> removal in English & Spanish. I urge you to help by shoveling
> sidewalks when there is a snow event, and spread the word to
> neighbors.
>

>
> FIRE PREVENTION
> We have had several tragic house fires this year – please install
> smoke detectors (they are available free at our fire departments)
> and check them regularly. Generators should never be operated
> inside – we have had tragic deaths from carbon monoxide poisoning
> when generators have been operated inside homes when power is out.

> FREE FLU SHOTS
> Historically, influenza virus activity peaks during the months of
> January and February in Prince George’s County. Free vaccination
> clinics are being provided by the Prince George’s County Health
> Department. For more information on locations and times, please
> visit this website.
>
> PARENTING WORKSHOP: CARING FOR YOUR CHALLENGING CHILD
> Learn how to be a better parent. Join other parents in learning
> techniques and skills to assist you in caring for your child. The
> 10-session workshop costs a total of $50, whereas the usual cost is
> $750. Offering the class at this price is contingent on enrollment.
> Final registration is due February 15th, 2011. Registration
> materials can be found here: [http://www.secacpg.org/]. Sponsored
> by: SECAC-PG, The Arc of Prince George's County, The Maryland
> Developmental Disabilities Council, the PGCPS Partners for Success
> Parent Center, and Bowie Childcare. Please contact Sarah Wayland
> with questions and to RSVP in advance at sarah.wayland at gmail.com.
>
>
>

>
> 3RD ANNUAL HOSPITALITY CAREER FAIR
> Prince George’s Community College will host its 3rd Annual
> Hospitality Career Fair on February 16, 2011 from 12:00noon-2:00pm
> in Kent Hall, Room 236 (301 Largo Road in Largo). Job seekers must
> call to RSVP at (301) 322-0109 prior to the event. Click here for
> more details on the event and employers attending.
>

>
> TEEN DATING/ DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SUMMIT
> The Teenage Dating/Domestic Violence Summit will be held on
> Saturday, February 19, 2011, from 9:00am -2:00pm, at Charles H.
> Flowers High School, located at 10001 Ardwick-Ardmore Road,
> Springdale, MD 20774. The purpose of the event is to deal with the
> increased number of cases involving violence in teenage dating
> relationships. This event is being sponsored by Judge Herman C.
> Dawson, Seventh Judicial Court of Maryland.
>

> BUILDING INNOVATIVE GREEN COMMUNITIES FORUM
> The Prince George’s Green Power Coalition will host a community
> forum on February 22, 2011 from 7:00pm-9:00pm at the Green
> Community Center, 2nd Floor Multipurpose Room (15 Crescent Road in
> Greenbelt). The purpose of this meeting is to provide practical
> solutions for creating sustainable neighborhoods. Speakers include
> Dennis Chestnut, Executive Director of Groundwork Anacostia, Adam
> Ortiz, Mayor of Edmonston, and Lore Rosenthal of the Greenbelt
> Climate Action Network. Please call (301) 642-3135 for more
> information.
>

> FORECLOSURE ASSISTANCE
> Are you facing foreclosure? The Maryland Department of Housing
> provides Foreclosure Prevention Services to all Marylanders. For a
> free legal consultation with an attorney, or to get information on
> stopping foreclosure please call 1-800-396-1274 or visit
> www.mdhope.org.
>
> 
> COMMUNITY LEGAL SERVICES FORECLOSURE PREVENTION PROJECT
> Since 2008, Community Legal Services of Prince George’s County,
> Inc. (CLS) has administered the Foreclosure Prevention Project to
> provide low to moderate income homeowners with legal advice and
> referrals to volunteer attorneys who negotiate repayment,
> forbearances, loan modifications, short sales and cash for keys.
> CLS has also provided tenants living in properties facing
> foreclosure with information about their rights. For more
> information, please call CLS at (301) 864-8186.
> 
> CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH with
> THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
> The Department of Parks & Recreation is hosting a number of events
> during the month of February in celebration of Black History
> Month. Click here to find event, time & locations.
>

> SCHOLARSHIPS
> The Maryland Delegates and Senators have funds set aside to assist
> young people. Many of their scholarship dates are approaching
> rapidly. If you or someone you know is in need of a scholarship,
> please call the offices listed below or visit their website to find
> out more information.
>
> Legislative 21 (College Park)
> Senator Jim Rosapepe: (301) 858-3141
> Delegate Ben Barnes: (301) 858-3046
> Delegate Barbara Frush: (301) 858-3114
> Delegate Joseline Pena-Melnyk: (301) 858-3502
>
> Legislative 22 (Berwyn Heights, University Park, Riverdale Park,
> Riverdale area, Woodlawn, New Carrollton, Lanham)
>
> Senator Paul Pinsky: (301) 858-3155
> Delegate Tawanna Gaines: (301) 858-3058
> Delegate Anne Healey: (301) 858-3961
> Delegate Justin Ross: (301) 858-3652
>
> Legislative 23 (Glenn Dale, Seabrook, Woodstream, Glenwood Park,
> Glenn Estates)
>
> Senator Douglas Peters: (301) 858-3631
> Delegate James Hubbard: (301) 858-3103
> Delegate Geraldine Valentino-Smith: (301) 858-3101
>
> Legislative 47 (Landover Hills, Bellmead, West Lanham Hills, West
> Lanham Estates, Finns Lane, Frenchman’s Creek)
>
> Senator Victor Ramirez: (301) 858-3745
> Delegate Jolene Ivey: (301) 858-3478
> Delegate Doyle Niemann: (301) 858-3326
> Delegate Michael Summers: (301) 858-3340

> RIVERSDALE HOUSE MUSEUM EVENTS
> Riversdale is hosting several events in February in addition to
> regular admission including a Black History Month Program presented
> by Ann Wass, and a dance concert presented by the Goucher College
> Dance History Ensemble. Ann Wass will speak on February 8, 2011 at
> 7:30pm and the Goucher College Dance Ensemble performance will be
> held on February 19, 2011 at 2:00pm. Fee and registration
> required. For more information please visit them here.
>
>

>
> WOMEN IN ENGINEERING (WIE) DREAM CONFERENCE
> The 3rd annual Women in Engineering Dream Conference will be held
> on Saturday, February 26, 2011 at the Adele H. Stamp Student Union,
> University of Maryland, College Park from 9:00am-4:00pm. WIE was
> created with the goal of rectifying gender diversity issues
> experiences in the field of engineering, utilizing a variety of
> initiatives to increase enrollment from 16.5% to more than 20%.
> The conference is free and includes lunch. Participants must
> register here.
>

>
> FREE STUFF @ MARYLAND
> The University of Maryland hosts a number of free events each month
> ranging from dance festivals, movie screenings, musical recital and
> more. Please find a list of events on this website.
>

> PROGRAMS & SERVICES
> The Take Charge Program is a community based non-profit
> organization, which provides services to at risk youth. Take Charge
> is headquartered in Forestville, MD. This group provides several
> programs for youth and parents. For more information please visit
> this website.
>

>
> Hearings/Community Meetings
>
> WSSC Public Hearing
> A public hearing on the FY ’12 Preliminary Proposed Capital &
> Operating Budget for WSSC will be held on Wednesday, February 2,
> 2011 at 7:30pm-9:00pm in the RMS Building Room 308 (1400 McCormick
> Drive in Largo). For more details, including a copy of the budget,
> please click here.
>
> Public Hearing on County Budget
> County Executive Rushern Baker will host a public hearing on his
> proposed FY ’12 Budget. This event will be held on Thursday,
> February 3, 2011 at Prince George’s Community College, Rennie
> Forum Room (301 Largo Road in Largo). Doors open at 7:00pm.
>
> Board of Education Public Hearings
> The BOE encourages county residents to participate in this year’s
> budgetary process. There will be a number of Budget Work Sessions
> & additional Public Hearings this month. Find out more information
> on the budgethere. The Sasser Administration Building is located
> at 14201 School Lane in Upper Marlboro.
>
> Purple Line Community Meeting
> The Maryland Transit Administration is reaching out to communities
> along the Purple Line route to discuss their plans in detail for
> the preferred alignment. A community meeting on the proposed
> Riverdale section of the Purple Line (Kenilworth Avenue a proposed
> station at Kenilworth Ave./Rt. 410) will be held on Saturday,
> February 12, 2011 from 10:00am-12:00noon at St. Bernard’s Parish
> Emerald Room (5700 St. Bernard Drive in Riverdale). For more
> information, please visitwww.purplemd.com or call (410) 767-3694.
> These periodic email updates are sent to public officials, town
> managers, civic associations leaders, and residents upon request.
> If you are interested in receiving this update, please email Thomas
> Mayah at tmayah at co.pg.md.us.
>
> 14741 Governor Oden Bowie Drive Second Floor | Upper Marlboro,
> Maryland 20772
> Phone: 301952-3060 |
>
>
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