LA PLATA, Md. – On Tuesday, Feb. 1, the Charles County Redistricting Board representatives provided the Board of County Commissioners with a presentation and submission of the final redistricting plan for Charles County. For more information about the new Commissioner district boundary lines, visit our website.
Economic Development Department; Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism; Department of Public Works; and Department of Planning and Growth Management staff provided County Commissioners with an update on Goal 1: Economic Development and Supportive Services of the Commissioners’ Goals and Objectives. The presentation highlighted new business support services, COVID-19 response and loan disbursements, disparity study, international market and business development, business attraction projects, and industry diversification; tourism campaigns and initiatives; infrastructure services such as broadband access and water and sewer infrastructure; and transportation updates.
- Charles County Health Officer Dr. Dianna E. Abney and Department of Emergency Services Director Michelle Lilly provided an update on COVID-19 in Charles County.
- There are a variety of vaccination clinics in the community, which include mobile pop-up clinics, schools, congregate living facilities, churches, and vaccines for the homebound. Residents can make their own vaccination appointments and walk-ins are accepted. For a list of county vaccination clinics and testing sites, visit the Department of Health’s website.
- There is now a COVID-19 testing site at the Regency Furniture Stadium (11765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf) daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For a list of pharmacies and other vaccination clinics and testing sites available, visit the State of Maryland’s website.
- University of Maryland Charles Regional Medical Center Vice President of Ancillary Services Bill Grimes provided an update on declaration of state of emergency for the hospital, current COVID-19 hospitalizations and staff COVID-19 testing and vaccinations. Residents are reminded to only go to the hospital for emergencies and to visit their primary physician or urgent care facilities for minor illness, such as coughs, colds, and low-grade fevers.
- Charles County Public Schools Director of School Safety and Security Jason Stoddard provided an update on the schools’ COVID-19 contact tracing process and case statistics.
Commissioners also approved:
- Authorizing Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins, II, Esq. to sign on behalf of the County Commissioners, the Maryland State-Subdivision Agreement between the State of Maryland and local government on proceeds relating to the partial settlement of the national opioid litigation.
Legislative Update
Associate County Attorney II Danielle Mitchell provided an update on the 2022 Maryland General Assembly Session. Updates were provided on Senate Bill 35, Senate Bill 56, Senate Bill 76, Senate Bill 89, Senate Bill 96, Senate Bill 108, Senate Bill 136, Senate Bill 378, Senate Bill 85, Senate Bill 122, Senate Bill 160, and House Bill 177. County Commissioners approved sending a letter of support for Senate Bill 378.
Proclamations
Next Commissioners Session: Feb. 8 and 9, 2022
Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at 711, or Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258.