CLPA Weekly Policy Recap and List of Upcoming DC Area Policy Meetings (October 4th - October 8th)

Here is CLPA’s weekly recap of important policy news you may have missed, as well as a list of upcoming meetings.

Statewide Updates

Virginia Governor Ralph Northam announced an allocation of more than $7.7 million in Growth and Opportunity for Virginia (GO Virginia) grants to advance community economic recovery efforts. This funding will support 14 projects focused on economic diversification, workforce development, talent pipelines, economic resiliency, and business-ready sites. To read the full announcement from Governor Northam, please visit here. October 4th - October 8th Meetings

Washington, DC

DC Council

• Legislative Meeting-Tuesday, October 5th at 12:00 pm

  1. Final Reading and Vote: Bill 24-143-Certified Midwife Credential Amendment Act of 2021

• Committee of the Whole Public Hearing-Wednesday, October 6th at 10:00 am

  1. Bill 24-286, August Wilson High School Designation Act of 2021

  2. Bill 24-339, John Lewis Elementary School Designation Act of 2021

• Government Operations & Facilities Public Hearing -Wednesday, October 6th at 1:00 pm

• Judiciary & Public Safety Public Hearing-Thursday, October 07

  1. B24-0338, THE “REDEFINITION OF CHILD AMENDMENT ACT OF 2021”

• Government Operations & Facilities Public Roundtable-Thursday, October 7th at 2:00 pm

  1. Topics:

     1. PR24-0310, the “Commission on Fashion Arts and Events Nick Elefante Confirmation Resolution of 2021”

     2. PR24-0311, the “Commission on Fashion Arts and Events Maude Okrah Confirmation Resolution of 2021”

• Housing & Executive Administration Public Roundtable-Thursday, October 7th at 11:00 am

  1. Topics

     1. PR24-0235 – Full-time Commissioner of Real Property Tax Appeals Commission Frank A. Sanders Confirmation Resolution of 2021

     2. PR24-0236 – Full-time Chairperson of Real Property Tax Appeals Commission Trent T. Williams Confirmation Resolution of 2021

DC Board of Education

• Working Session-Wednesday, October 6th at 5:00 pm

• Board Governance Committee Meeting-Friday, October 8

Maryland

Charles County

Board of Charles County Commissioners

• Charles County Commissioners' Meeting -Virtual (Legislative Day)-Tuesday, October 5th at 9:00 am

Board of Education

• No meetings this week

Montgomery County

Montgomery County Council

• Council Session-Tuesday, October 5thth at 9:00 am

  1. Bill 19-21, Finance - Reports on Settlements Agreements (McCartney-Green) GO Committee recommends enactment with amendments.

  2. Expedited Bill 30-21, Landlord-Tenant Relations - Restrictions During Emergencies - Extended Limitations Against Rent Increases and Late Fees (Wellons) PHED Committee recommends enactment with amendments.

  3. Expedited Bill 31-21, Property Tax Credits - Energy Conservation Devices and Energy Efficient Buildings - Amendments (Wellons) T&E/GO Committee recommends enactm

Prince George’s County

Prince George’s County Council

• County Council Meeting- Tuesday, October 5th at 10:00 am

  1. Topics of interest

     1. CB-058-2021,An act concerning Homestead Property Tax Credit AN ACT

     2. CR-081-2021,A resolution concerning Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Action Plan for Housing and Community Development

• Committee of the Whole- Thrusday, October 7th at 10:00 am

Board of Education

• Climate Change Action Plan Focus Work Group -October 6th at 3:30PM

Virginia

Alexandria City

Alexandria City Council

• Planning Commission-Tuesday, October 5th at 7:00 pm

Board of Education

• Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) Meeting-Monday, October 4th at 7:00 pm

Arlington County

Arlington County Board

• County Board Work Session - Rank Choice Voting-Monday, October 4th at 3:00 pm

Arlington County School Board

• Policy Subcommittee Meeting-Monday, October 4th at 3:00 pm

Fairfax County

Fairfax County Council

• Board of Supervisors Meeting-Tuesday, October 5th at 9:30 am

Fairfax County School Board

• School Board Work Session-Tuesday, October 5th at 9:30 am

• Regular Meeting-Thursday, October 7th at 7:00 pm