Another chilly week in Annapolis has passed! Last Wednesday, January 16th, Governor Larry Hogan and Lt. Governor Boyd K. Rutherford took the oath of office in the Senate chamber for a second term. In his inauguration speech, Governor Hogan spoke about his commitment to bi-partisanship, as well as a vision of “unlimited potential and promise” for the state of Maryland. Click
here
to read the speech.
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- On January 15th, the Prince George’s County Council's General Assembly Committee voted unanimously to support MC/PG 104-19 Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission – Office of the Inspector General – Technical Changes. This WSSC supported Bill corrects references in our code from "Internal Audit” to “Inspector General”. In 2018, HB 419 (2018) created the Office of Inspector General at WSSC; in September 2018, Commissioners selected former EPA Inspector General, Arthur Elkins, Jr. for the role. The full council will take a position on this legislation on January 22nd, and the bill will be heard by the Montgomery County House Delegation's Metro Washington Area Committee on January 21st. WSSC supports this legislation.
- At their last meeting, WSSC Commissioners approved Resolution 2019-2210 which amends the 2018 WSSC Plumbing and Fuel Gas Code in part to support HB 218 (2018), which bans master meters for certain properties in Prince George's County. A copy of the updated regulations can be found here.
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WSSC is Winter Ready!
W
ith freezing temperatures comes breaking pipes, freezing meters and other cold weather related issues. Notify WSSC of any breaks or leaks 24/7 by calling our Emergency Call Center at
(301) 206-4002
or emailing them at
EmergencyCallCenter@wsscwater.com
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WSSC increases assistance to customers during the government shutdown.
In addition to already existing customer affordability programs, WSSC is suspending shut-offs, waiving late fees, and customizing payment plans.
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- January 21, 2019 - Montgomery County Delegation - Metro Washington Area Committee Hearing, 7 pm, Annapolis
- January 22, 2019 -
- Prince George's County Council - General Assembly Committee - 10 am, Upper Marlboro
- Bill Request Guarantee Date
- January 24, 2019 - Prince George's County Delegation - Bi-County Committee - 9 am, Annapolis
- January 28, 2019 -
- Montgomery County Council - State Legislation Hearing, 12:30 pm, Rockville
- Montgomery County Delegation - Metro Washington Area Committee Hearing, 7 pm, Annapolis
- February 4, 2019 - Senate Bill Introduction Date
- February 8, 2019 - House Bill Introduction Date
- March 18, 2019 - Crossover
- April 8, 2019 - Sine Die
For the full legislative calendar please click
here
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WSSC's Intergovernmental Relations Office (IRO) works to:
- Support administratively and fiscally responsible legislation that enhances WSSC operations and aligns with our mission, vision and values.
- Promote policy that benefits all water utilities throughout Maryland.
- Back increased statewide investment in water and wastewater infrastructure and industry-related initiatives.
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Karyn Riley, Esq. –
IRO Director
Guy Andes –
Government Relations Manager
Nicholle Vo –
Legislative Aide
Terry Walker-Morris –
Administrative Professional
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For 100 years, WSSC has proudly served the citizens of Prince George’s and Montgomery counties – providing drinking water that has always met strict Safe Drinking Water Act standards and protecting the environment through vital water resource recovery services. Our vision is to be THE world-class water utility, where excellent products and services are always on tap.
www.wsscwater.com
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