2023 Annual Report - Flipbook - Page 5
COMMISSIONER HIGHLIGHTS &
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Commissioner Accomplishments
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Approved the body worn cameras for Charles
County Sheriff's Office
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Approved the VanGO free fare
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Incorporated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
into their budget discussions to ensure funding decisions would create equitable opportunities, embrace diversity, and address
disparities
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Approved funding for the Charles County
Public Schools, which again exceeded maintenance of effort funding.
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Continued to grow our Career Emergency
Medical Services Division with funding for
new EMT positions.
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Continued the Commissioners Cares
Scholarship program for the College of
Southern Maryland
Board of Commissioners Sessions
44
Approved funding for a 24/7 library kiosk
with Wi-Fi at the Nanjemoy Community
Center for the Charles County Public Library
Public Hearings
32
Legislative Actions Passed
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Increased funding for the Charitable Trust to
distribute to local non-profits
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Approved funding for a feasibility study
to support phase two of the Climate
Action Plan
Commissioner Calendar Events
394
One-Way Engagement Sessions
Bills
10
Resolutions and Ordinances
18
Public Comments Sessions
231 Participants (In Person, Virtual, Written)
13
Recognition Presentations
Capital Improvement Program
Highlights
Construction of a new elementary school,
planning for a new middle school, and additions for full day kindergarten classrooms
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Open space enclosure funding for
Piccowaxen Middle School, Indian Head
Elementary School, and Dr. James Craik
Elementary School
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Planning for a new recreation center
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Phase III of the Western Parkway
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New parks in Waldorf and Popes Creek
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New VanGO maintenance facility
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Funding for structures to address homelessness within the county
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Water and sewer infrastructure improvement
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Stormwater infrastructure
64
Citation Presentations
Anniversaries (wedding, birthday, retirement, etc.)
96
Recognitions (individuals, groups, causes)
46
Condolences
44
Responding to
Resident Concerns
The county handles resident input, questions, and concerns through its Citizen Response Office. Residents
can contact the office for streamlined communication
and timely responses by calling 301-645-0699 or completing the online contact form at CharlesCountyMD.gov.
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Charles County Government Annual Report • 2023
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2023 County Seals
