Newsletter: 2009 Year in Review & 2010 Priorities

Councilmember Nancy Navarro:2009 Year in Review & 2010 Priorities:A Focus on Jobs and Investment forEast County ResidentsCongratulations to Leisure World: Councilmember Nancy Navarro presents a proclamation to Leisure World's outgoing Legislation & Taxation Committee President, Abbott Roseman, for his 65 years of public service. Leaders...

»»  read more

How to Report Potholes

For Immediate Release: February 25, 2010Online System Makes It Easy to Report Potholes in Montgomery County The aftermath of the recent record-breaking storms has produced more than mountains of snow. As anyone who has driven or ridden on area roads recently can attest -- pothole season is here. The conditions have been ideal for forming potholes – freezing temperatures at night, above freezing temperatures during the day and...

»»  read more

Let's Get It Started Youth Job Fair

...

»»  read more

Washington Gas Offering New Payment Method

Washington Gas ...

»»  read more

Crime Solvers of Montgomery County Elect New Officers and Board Members

Crime Solvers of Montgomery County ...

»»  read more

Councilmember Navarro Calls on the Parks Department to Revisit the Lake Frank Trail

Lake Frank Letter ...

»»  read more

Letter to Kaiser President: Please Reconsider Closing Kensington Urgent Care Facility

Kaiser Letter ...

»»  read more

Snow Removal Update: What to Expect This Weekend in Montgomery County

For Immediate Release: February 12, 2010 Snow Removal Update: What to Expect This Weekend in Montgomery County The two back-to-back blizzards in Montgomery County this week buried our area in more than three-and-one-half feet of snow, and the extreme wind conditions on Wednesday produced snow drifts of up to 16 feet in the upper part of the County. Montgomery County’s Department of Transportation (DOT) has responded to this record...

»»  read more

Councilmember Navarro Votes to Protect Ride On and Healthcare; Approves $70 million FY10 Savings Plan

During yesterday's Council session on the County Executive's proposed $70 million FY10 savings plan, I voted along with a majority of my colleagues to retain all Ride On service rather than make the reductions proposed by the Executive. Although I fully understand the seriousness of our current fiscal crisis, I believe that transit service must remain a top priority, especially in these economic conditions. Many of my constituents...

»»  read more

Storm Services Information Update

The Montgomery County Department of Transportation's Division of Highway Services is managing snow removal operations. Unfortunately, our office has been advised by the County Executivethat snow removal has been delayed and complicated by the extreme weight and volume of snow resulting from this weekend's storm. In some areas, crews are actually removing the snow rather than plowing it aside, because of space limitations.In addition,...

»»  read more

Winter Storm Update from Montgomery County (Courtesy of Alert Montgomery)

Since early Monday, all Montgomery County efforts have been fully focused on 4,128 miles of neighborhood roads – divided into 140 plow routes – with workers and machinery laboring around-the-clock to clear the snow as soon as possible. Thousands still remain without power and hundreds of trees are down. The County continues to work closely with PEPCO to provide them with the snowplows, tree crews, and other assistance they...

»»  read more

Councilmembers Navarro and Ervin Advocate for Biotech Jobs in the East County

MEMORANDUMJuly, 20, 2009TO: Royce Hanson, Chair, Montgomery County Planning BoardFROM: Councilmember Nancy Navarro, District 4Councilmember Valerie Ervin, District 5RE: Gaithersburg West Master PlanThe Planning Board and staff are working on the Gaithersburg West Master Plan, and we are aware of the creative thinking going into the proposal...

»»  read more

Leggett Seeks Applicants for East County Citizens Advisory Board

County Executive Isiah Leggett is seeking applicants to fill seven vacancies on the East County Citizens Advisory Board. The deadline for application is February 5, 2010. Please share this notice with anyone who may be interested. You may access vacancy announcements for boards, committees, and commissions by clicking hereThe 18-member Citizens...

»»  read more

Councilmember Navarro Advocates for Community Regarding Milestone Project

October 9, 2009The Honorable Isiah LeggettMontgomery County ExecutiveExecutive Office Building101 Monroe Street, 2nd FloorRockville, MD 20850Dear Mr. Leggett,Since taking office this June, I have been in discussions with numerous members of the community regarding the proposed relocation of the 3rd District Police station to Milestone Drive. While I support this move, I have several concerns and suggestions regarding this project...

»»  read more

Councilmember Navarro Requests Greater Forest Conservation for the Third District Police Station

January 29, 2010Royce Hanson, ChairmanMontgomery County Planning Board8787 Georgia AvenueSilver Spring, MD 20910Dear Chairman Hanson:I am writing to you regarding the plan for the Third District Police Station that was recently submitted to the Planning Board for mandatory referral. While I support relocation of the station, I have concerns...

»»  read more

Montgomery Council Unanimously Approves Bill Providing Equal Benefits to Same Sex Domestic Partners of Employees of County Contractors

ROCKVILLE, Md., February 2, 2010—The Montgomery County Council today unanimously approved an “equal benefits” bill that will extend to employees of many contractors and subcontractors performing work for the County a benefit already granted to County employees. District 4 Councilmember Nancy Navarro was the chief sponsor of Bill 37-09. The...

»»  read more