December 20, 2019

Put Your County’s Best Practices Onto The National Stage!

The National Association of Counties (NACo) is now accepting submissions for the 2020 County Achievement Awards. NACo’s Achievement Awards Program is a non-competitive awards program that seeks to recognize innovative county government programs. Last year, NACo recognized 616 award entries from 32 states. This year they’re celebrating a milestone – 50 years of County Innovations! Applications can be submitted via their website.

Conduit Street Coverage: NACo Seeks Nominations

Tilburg to Lead Medical Cannabis Commission Skilled Labor Shortage in MD Costing Millions Cardin, Van Hollen Announce Over $4 Million for Eastern Shore Airports

US House Committee Advances Legislation to Suspend SALT Cap New Report Details Local Government Finances in Maryland Cecil Leads Mideast in Economic Growth for Medium-Sized Counties

EPA Issues Review of State Watershed Cleanup Plans Study May Provide Direction to Forest Conservation Debate Howard County Appoints New Director of Planning and Zoning

Carroll Unveils EV Charging Station at County Office Building Wicomico Council Elects New President Worcester Consolidates Departments, Aims to Streamline Operations

Pending Court Cases Could Impact Education Possible Change in Allegany School Board Replacement Process Continuing Kirwan Coverage

2020 MD General Assembly Session Dates of Interest Interested in Speaking at 2020 Summer #MACoCon? Submit Your Proposal Early Volunteer Maryland Partners with Rural Maryland Council for Free Info Sessions

FCC Begins Rulemaking on 988 Mental Health Emergency Hotline Federal Grants to Help Baltimore Region Fight Crime New Report on Transportation and Health Equity Frederick Appoints Kay as Director of Citizens Services Division

No Extension for Phosphorus Management Deadline  New Jersey to Have Adult Use Marijuana on State’s 2020 Ballot Charles County Appoints New Director of Planning and Growth Management

Conduit Street Podcast Corner:

Conduit Street Podcast – Special Edition: Live from Charm City

On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Michael Sanderson and Kevin Kinnally join Maryland Senator Cory McCray for a live recording in Baltimore City. We talk with leaders of three of Baltimore’s anchor institutions, and discuss their visions for success. Special guests include Baltimore City Community College (BCCC) President Debra McCurdy, Baltimore City Schools CEO Sonja Santelises, and Baltimore City Police Commissioner Michael Harrison.

Listen to any MACo Podcast Episode: www.mdcounties.org/Podcast

Counties In Action

Cecil Cecil County Employees Contribute Gifts to Angel Tree

Dorchester Dorchester County Prepares New Time Capsule for the Year 2069

Howard St. Mary's County Commissioners Host Holiday Open House

Corporate Partner Corner

Potomac Edison Has the Holiday Safety Tips You Need with the 12 Dangers of Christmas MACo's Bronze Corporate Partner Potomac Edison wants you to be safe this holiday season! To help you avoid the 12 Dangers of Christmas, they've shared this handy guide from Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFi). For more helpful electrical safety and energy saving tips, visit Potomac Edison's website .

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