Legislative Advocacy - 2019
Legislative Priorities for the 2019 Session of the General Assembly include:
- Support for Redevelopment of New Hampshire Avenue (MD 650)
- Bond bill funding for the expansion and renovation of the Takoma Park Maryland Library
- Legislation prohibiting the Maryland Department of Transportation from spending any funds for the construction of Maryland Route 410 through the City of Takoma Park that would involve the addition of a new through lane for motor vehicles
- Protection of small businesses and housing affordability during and after Purple Line construction
- Legislation mandating coordination and cooperation between utilities, the State Highway Administration, and municipalities in order to minimize impacts on residents and businesses resulting from infrastructure construction and repairs
- Support for expanded opportunities for municipalities to raise revenues without increasing dependence on property taxes
- Support for building community resiliency and mitigating the impacts of climate change
- Montgomery County Public School construction funding
Legislative Advocate’s 2019 End of Session Report
2019 Legislative Highlights
Legislative Advocacy Sections
