Saturday, May 4, 2024

Speak Up: Public hearing on school tax rate increase: May 7th at 7:00pm at Winchester Hall

 Don't miss your opportunity to voice your opinion

Public hearing on school tax rate increase:
May 7th at 7:00pm at Winchester Hall

The Frederick County Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed school tax rate increase to raise funds for school construction on May 7 at Winchester Hall.

CRG generally supports this initiative and recognizes it as a good starting point for the County's elected officials, but much more must be done to keep from falling further behind on school funding.

Only an all-hands-on-deck approach — leveraging all potential funding options and partnerships state-wide — can solve this crisis.

Whether you support or oppose this effort by the County Executive, we strongly encourage you to weigh in; here's how to do so:


Email the Council Members:
CouncilMembers@FrederickCountyMD.gov

Speak at the public hearing:
May 7th at 7:00pm at Winchester Hall
You can attend in person (first floor hearing room) or watch online at https://frederickcountymd.gov/1225/FCG-TV

You can speak in person or via phone.
To call in, follow these directions:
    1.    Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 8365, press 2 to record a voicemail message that will be transcribed and forwarded to the Council Members.
    2.    Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 8365, press 3 to be placed in a muted queue to speak during public comment.

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See the CRG blog at: responsiblegrowthfrederick.com

CRG is a grassroots coalition of Frederick residents who prioritize responsible growth, expanding infrastructure, and a functional natural environment. We advocate for development that accommodates projected population increases while fostering a strong and diverse community fabric and increasing economic opportunities. Our comprehensive approach emphasizes public safety, traffic mitigation, increasing school capacity, and housing for all members of our community.

Many Frederick residents want to know — but cannot find — information about how to participate in discussions of important local issues. The City and County generally hold meetings from 3–10 p.m., making it impossible for most of us to attend meetings or weigh in on issues of interest. Our mission with this monthly newsletter is to highlight City and County activities so you can learn more and, with your limited time, weigh in on areas of growth and development, City and County policies, and other local activities. Occasionally, opinions or longer stories will be offered by knowledgeable experts/readers. We welcome suggestions for articles focused on specific topics. Contact Kevin Sellner (kgsellner@gmail.com), Marge Rosensweig (marjorierosensweig@gmail.com), or Steve Jakubczyk (jakubczyksteven@gmail.com) for consideration of your issue.

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