Keeping Up with Christiana!
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Welcome to our February Newsletter! As we celebrate Black History Month, I hope you will take some time to attend some of the county events honoring and recognizing the many contributions of African-Americans in the United States (see our listed community events below for details!).
I also want to recognize the Howard County Board of Education members who voted to support "Black Lives Matter at School" Week of Action at their meeting on January 24. At a time when Howard County schools continue to become more segregated, supporting children of color in our public schools remains a critical responsibility in Howard County.
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With several weeks of harsh weather ahead, if you are experiencing any issues in your community or would just like to get in touch to say hello, please don't hesitate to contact our office! We are here to help with your concerns and listen to your feedback. Wishing you a safe and healthy February!
Yours in service,
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Christiana Mercer Rigby
Councilwoman, District 3
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The County Council held its Public Hearing on legislation on January 22, followed by a Work Session on CR3-2019, CB3-2019, and CB4-2019 on January 28.
On Monday, February 4, the Council voted on legislation introduced in January. The Council voted to pass CR3, table CB3, and pass CB4 with amendments.
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The Council also held its first Joint Meeting with the Board of Education on January 28! The two bodies discussed school construction projects, sidewalks, and opportunity gaps.
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February 19, 7:00pm, Public Hearing
February 25, 10:00am, Monthly Meeting
February 25, 1:30pm, Public Safety Issue Briefing
March 4, 7:00pm, Legislative Session
March 11, 2:00pm, Monthly Meeting
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Upcoming Community Events
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If there are any community events that you would like us to include in upcoming newsletters, please email ffacchine@howardcountymd.gov with the event information.
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Upcoming District 3 Pre-submission Meetings
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Name: Magnolia Manor East
Address: 9033 Old Scaggsville Road
Mtg Date: February 13, 2019 at 6:00pm
Mtg Location: Savage Branch Library
Units: 4
Name: Douse Property
Address: 9454 Vollmerhausen Drive
Mtg Date: February 28, 2019 at 6:00pm
Mtg Location: East Columbia Library
Units: 8
Name: Glen Oaks Place
Address: 9594, 9590, 9570, 9580 Glen Oaks Ln
Mtg Date: March 4, 2019 at 6:00pm
Mtg Location: Hammond High School
Units: 18
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Education & Job Opportunities
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- The Carlessia Hussein Minority Scholarship is accepting applications through March 8, 2019. The scholarship is available to African American, Latino or Native American males who are enrolled in a Howard County public middle school. You can find more information here.
- Leadership Howard County is offering their Leadership University program to students entering their Junior year of high school. Applications are due March 14, and you can find out more about the program here.
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Christiana's Elevate MD Episode!
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On February 5, Christiana joined hosts Candace Dodson-Reed and Tom Coale for an episode of their podcast, Elevate Maryland!
They discussed equitable housing issues in Howard County, Black Lives Matter in School Week of Action, Christiana's thoughts on the 2020 Presidential Election, and more!
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Christiana Mercer Rigby
Councilwoman, District 3
crigby@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-2001
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Colette Gelwicks
Special Assistant
cgelwicks@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-2421
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Felix Facchine
District Aide
ffacchine@howardcountymd.gov
410-313-3108
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Please feel free to contact us by email or phone. Plus, you can stay up-to-date with Christiana by following us on social media, where we post daily updates on events, county news, legislative priorities, and Christiana's activity! Don't miss out on any District 3 news!
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