After taking a break for the summer recess, legislative bodies in the DC area are back in action. However, the DC Council won't be having a full Legislative meeting this week; they'll only be holding committee meetings. Plus, there won't be a public meeting of the DC State Board of Education.
Over in Maryland, the Board of Charles County Commissioners has a meeting planned for 9:00 am on September 12. They're also holding a public hearing at 6 pm on September 13 to talk about the 2024 State Legislative Proposal with members of the Charles County House and Senate delegation. On top of that, the Charles County Board of Education is meeting this week on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. They'll be discussing various topics, including updates on education-related matters.
In Montgomery County, the County Council will gather at 9 am on Tuesday. Among other things, there will be a public hearing on bills related to policing and emergency 911 calls. However, the Montgomery County Board of Education won't be having a public meeting this week.
Moving on to Prince George's County, the County Council will meet on Tuesday at 1:30 pm. During this meeting, they're going to give the third and final reading on a bill called CB-065-2023-Universal Design for Housing. This bill aims to make sure that all new homes built in the County are safe and welcoming for everyone, regardless of their physical abilities. Meanwhile, the Prince George's County Board of Education won't be holding a public meeting this week.
In Virginia, the Alexandria City Council is gearing up for a Legislative meeting on Thursday at 6:00 pm. In this session, they'll receive the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government's (COG) Regional Housing Equity Plan. This plan recognizes that where people live can have a big impact on their opportunities and quality of life. It's all about ensuring that people from different backgrounds, including those with disabilities and various protected classes, can find safe and affordable housing in different neighborhoods.
The plan comes with various regional recommendations, such as increasing the supply of affordable housing, changing zoning policies to promote fair housing, preserving affordable housing, and making public transit more accessible. There are also Alexandria-specific recommendations, like giving priority to public land for affordable housing and providing tax incentives for homeowners who rent to low- and moderate-income tenants. However, the Alexandria City School Board won't be holding a public meeting this week.
As for Arlington County, there won't be a full County Board meeting this week, and the Arlington County School Board won't have a public meeting either.
Finally, in Fairfax County, the Board of Supervisors has a public meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 am. Meanwhile, the Fairfax County School Board is set to hold a public meeting this Thursday at 7:30 pm.
District of Columbia
DC Council
The DC Council does not have a Legislative meeting this week ]
DC State Board of Education
There will be no public meeting of the DC State Board of Education this week.
Maryland
Maryland General Assembly:
Both the Maryland House of Delegates and the Maryland Senate are currently adjourned and not in session.
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Charles County
Board of Charles County Commissioners
The Board of Charles County Commissioners will meet at 9:00 am on September 12 at 9 am. They will also have a public hearing at 6 pm on September 13 to discuss the 2024 State Legislative Proposal with members of the Charles County House and Senate delegation.
Charles County Board of Education
There will be a meeting of the Charles County Board of Education this week on Tuesday at 1:00 pm. The meeting will include the Superintendent's report, updates from education associations and employee groups, and discussion on the county's policy on new construction and school naming
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Montgomery County
Montgomery County Council
The Montgomery County Council will meet at 9 am on Tuesday. Among other topics, there will be a public hearing on:
Montgomery County Board of Education
The Montgomery County Board of Education will not have a public meeting this week.
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Prince George's County
Prince George's County Council
The Prince George's County Council will have a meeting on Tuesday at 1:30 pm.
During this meeting the council will have the third and final reading on CB-065-2023-Universal Design for Housing. This bill aims to ensure that new homes built in the County are safe and welcoming for everyone, no matter their physical abilities.
Prince George's County Board of Education
The Prince George's County Board of Education will not have a public meeting this week.
Virginia
Virginia General Assembly:
Both the Virginia House of Delegates and the Virginia Senate are adjourned and not in session.
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Alexandria City:
Alexandria City Council:
The Alexandria City Council will have a Legislative meeting on Thursday at 6:00 pm. During this session the Council will receive the Metropolitan Washington Council of Government's (COG) Regional Housing Equity Plan.
Alexandria City Board of Education:
The Alexandria City School Board will not have a public meeting this week.
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Arlington County
Arlington County Board
There is no full Arlington County Board meeting this week
Arlington County School Board
The Arlington County School Board will not have a public meeting this week.
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Fairfax County
Fairfax County Board of Supervisors
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors will hold a public meeting on Tuesday at 9:30 am.
Fairfax County School Board
The Fairfax County School Board will hold a public meeting this Thursday at 7:30 pm.
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