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FEBRUARY Wildfires are among the many Maryland’s Foreclosure Process potential emergencies a municipality dialogues might face. For tips on ensuring that ThaT Build inclusive coMMuniTies your municipality is prepared see pages 12-13.
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4 Generating Dialogues That Build Inclusive Communities 4
Maryland’s Foreclosure Process 6
Tomorrow’s Disaster Requires Action Today 10
Montgomery Chapter Legislative Dinner 14
MML & Annapolis Legislative Reception 16
10 Meetings & Upcoming Events 18
Vol. 47 | No. 6 | February 2017 Municipal Maryland THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION of MARYLAND MUNICIPAL LEAGUE
Scott A. Hancock Publisher Karen A. Bohlen Editor-in-Chief Paula Chase Hyman Contributing Editor Thomas C. Reynolds Contributing Editor Sharon P. Easton Circulation Municipal Maryland (USPS 331-980), a publication for and about Maryland's cities and towns, is published nine times a year (monthly November through April and combined May/June, July/August and September/October issues) by the Maryland Municipal League, 1212 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401. The Maryland Municipal League is a non-profit, non-partisan association of Maryland's cities and towns. Information in Municipal Maryland does not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Maryland Municipal League. Postmaster: Send address changes to Municipal Maryland, 1212 West Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Second-class postage paid at Annapolis, Maryland 21401 For advertising rates contact: Whitfield Whylie, Allegra Marketing+Print+Web, 103 Gibralter Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 Telephone: 410-267-1200, Fax: 410-267-1992, [email protected] Subscription rate: $40/year Telephone: 410-268-5514 Toll-Free: 800-492-7121 Fax: 410-268-7004 Web: www.mdmunicipal.org Email: [email protected]
Municipal Maryland | February 2017 | 3 Generating Dialogues That Build INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES By Tom Reynolds, Director, Education Services
At a point when our nation seems more divided than it’s been in decades, MML President Tracy Gant’s focus on inclusivity and her Time to Talk MD initiative could not be more timely. The latest piece of this initiative involves getting Maryland’s cities and towns engaged in mean- ingful community conversations. However, as we all know, the most crucial conversations that need to take place in our communities are also the most difficult. This likely explains why those conversations happen so infrequently. On December 13, 2016 twenty-eight munic- ipal officials from fourteen municipalities gathered at the City of Glenarden’s Gold Room to learn how to conduct meaningful dialogues around difficult issues. Mediator/ facilitators from Community Mediation Maryland (mdmediation.org), the Key Bridge Foundation (kbfcenter.org), and the Maryland Commission on Civil Rights (mccr.maryland. Municipal leaders discussed what desired change might look like in gov) led this regional forum where city and their communities. town officials engaged in facilitated conversa-
4 | February 2017 | Municipal Maryland tions and were introduced to best practices and resources for conducting their own community dialogues. Observations from the gathering included our tendency to primarily engage residents who already feel comfortable and connected with their municipal government. The conventional public forum typifies this approach, especially when conventional means – such as the town newsletter and website – are the principal means for notifying the community. Doing so can effectively encourage attendance by those who are already engaged, but not nec- essarily those residents who feel unheard and marginalized. As an alternative, municipal leaders were encouraged to take explicit steps to reach those disengaged populations. This can be Attendees at the Time to accomplished by “bringing the government to Talk MD Regional Forum the people.” Where is it that residents are least in Glenarden shared their likely to vote or engage in community activities? experiences in facilitated Which sectors of the community experience small group discussions. the greatest problems related to public safety and other service provision? Go to the churches, schools, and meetings of groups not affiliated with the local government to engage people in frank conversations around the issues that matter to them. It may also help to incentivize attendance by providing food or child care. The standard public forum also fosters com- munication that’s relatively one-sided and unlikely to foster genuine understanding. Public officials share information on a policy or ini- tiative, residents can come to the microphone and ask a question or register a complaint, the official responds, wash-rinse-repeat. While this approach is well-suited for some settings, including when a decision is needed quickly or a law requires it, it’s not always helpful when you Officials from more than seek a richer dialogue. a dozen cities and towns gathered to discuss how Perhaps the most insightful guidance from the to engage communities forum concerns the value of having a neutral in crucial, but difficult, third-party facilitator to prepare for and guide conversations. the conversation. Such individuals can help bring out an open and honest discussion among participants, creating a shared learning environ- Has your municipality initiated a community conversation around a ment and ensuring that all voices are heard. divisive issue? Are you interested in learning more about how to do And, ultimately, feeling heard is essential to so effectively and identify resources toward that end? We encourage feeling included. Once our voice becomes part Maryland’s municipal officials to look for future regional forums else- of the larger community conversation, it opens where in the state, and we would love to hear more from cities and the door to better understanding the problems towns that have already moved forward with generating a “Time to as perceived and experienced by a greater num- Talk” around the issues that challenge your community. ber of community members. Only then can we For more information, contact MML Education Services Director Tom begin tackling the issues that underlie them. Reynolds at [email protected]. P
Municipal Maryland | February 2017 | 5 and responds to consumer complaints and undertakes enforcement actions to ensure compliance with state and federal law. With regard specifically to foreclosure, the OCFR is tasked with promulgating regula- tions, including prescribing the forms used by secured parties during the foreclosure process. They also have enforcement juris- diction over certain statutes that protect homeowners from foreclosure scams and fraud, which according to Ms. Mishaga, has become rampant of late. The courts have jurisdiction over other enforcement stat- utes. The OCFR maintains and administers the State’s foreclosed property registry. The Foreclosure Process The foreclosure process begins with a Notice of Intent to Foreclose (NOI). This is a warning notice when a mortgage “foreclosed and blighted property management remains one of the most difficult challenges faced by municipal officials...”
payment is missed that the secured party/ servicer may file a foreclosure action in court. The NOI is sent no less than 45 days before a foreclosure action is filed in court and includes a “loss mitigation applica- tion.” This document allows borrowers to explain their particular situation before the foreclosure action goes to court. 1. The next step in the process is the Order to Docket (OTD). This is the Maryland’s first filing of the foreclosure action in court. It is also sometimes called a “complaint to foreclosure” or “notice of foreclosure action.” This can be Foreclosure Process filed as early as 90 days after a missed payment, although it’s usually 120 By Candace Donoho, Director, Governmental Relations days because the vast majority of foreclosures fall under federal law. The OTD includes either a preliminary One of the most heavily attended work- statement of the OCFR is: “To ensure or final loss mitigation affidavit and is shops at MML’s 2016 fall conference that the citizens of Maryland are able to based on whether the examination is featured speakers who discussed various conduct their financial transactions in complete. aspects of addressing foreclosed prop- safe, reliable and well-managed institu- 2. The third step in the process is the erties. Despite the upturn in the State’s tions, while providing a flexible, yet sound filing of a Final Loss Mitigation economy, foreclosed and blighted property regulatory environment that promotes Affidavit, which is a document signed management remains one of the most diffi- fair competition, encourages innovative by a representative of the foreclos- cult challenges faced by municipal officials. business development, and supports ing entity stating that all available Meredith Mishaga, Director of Foreclosure the economy of Maryland.” The OCFR is foreclosure alternatives have been Administration for the Office of the the primary regulator of state-chartered considered. Commissioner of Financial Regulation banks, credit unions and trust companies, as well as state-licensed financial services 3. If the borrower is an eligible own- (OCFR), which is housed in the Maryland er-occupant, this step will include a Department of Licensing and Labor businesses, including but not limited to Request for Mediation form. This is Relations, spoke about the current fore- mortgage lenders, brokers, servicers, and a new option added in the last several closure process in Maryland and the loan originators. The Office conducts years. This option does add time to Maryland Foreclosure Registry. The mission periodic examinations of these entities
6 | February 2017 | Municipal Maryland the process and is used by approxi- mately 20% of qualified borrowers. Mediation is an in-person hearing between the homeowner, a represen- tative of the foreclosing entity, and a neutral third-party (administrative law judge) to review alternatives. A homeowner must submit the Request for Mediation form to the court within 25 days of receipt of the form, and the hearing will be held within 60 days of the request. 4. The final step is the foreclosure auction, which is when the foreclos- ing entity buys or sells the property. This can occur as soon as 30 or 45 days after the Final Loss Mitigation ordinance that imposes a civil penalty for Affidavit is received, or if mediation Access to the registry is limited to Maryland failure to register, not to exceed $1,000. is held, as soon as 15 days after the county and municipal staff, city and county It also allows local jurisdictions to recoup mediation hearing if no resolution is elected officials, and State agency person- some of the costs expended on nuisance reached. After the sale, the borrower nel. Access must be approved by the OCFR properties as a charge on the property tax has 30 days from the date of a Report before access is granted. To apply, an indi- bill with proper written notice. The registry of Sale to file an objection in court. vidual requestor creates an account as an may be accessed by going to dllr.state. If no objections are filed, then the “export user.” OCFR receives the request md.us/ForeclosureRegistry/. Questions court will ratify the sale. Ratification and, if the individual meets the qualifica- regarding the registry may be sent to is necessary before the title transfers tions to be given access, OCFR will request DLForeclosureOutreach-DLLR@mary- to the purchaser, which can be a bank. a signed letter of request on the agency or land.gov. A homeowner can be evicted from government letterhead with an attestation The second speaker was Odette Ramos, the property as soon as 15 days after of authorization. Approval is granted once Executive Director of the Community court ratification. Tenants may have this letter is received and the individual is Development Network of Maryland the right to remain in the property then able to log into the system to search (CDNM). The mission of the CDNM is to for the duration of their lease or for and download registry information. engage and strengthen Maryland’s commu- 90 days, depending on the situation. Per statute, the registry is not a “public nity development industry and encourage Tenant occupants have different rights record.” A jurisdiction with access to the comprehensive community development if they have a lease in place during the registry may only provide property-specific through advocacy, partnerships, and foreclosure process. information to: a person who owns prop- capacity building. Ms. Ramos focused spe- erty on the same block, or a homeowners Foreclosed Property Registry cifically on addressing blighted properties association or condominium association in and spoke about the following tools: The foreclosed property registry is a which the property is located. It should be 1. Land Banks are quasi-governmental state-managed tool for local jurisdictions to noted that authority over nuisance proper- combat foreclosure-related blight and pub- ties and code violations is unchanged – that agencies established to acquire, lic safety issues in residential communities. authority remains with local jurisdictions. manage, maintain, and repurpose The registry allows government officials to The registry does give local jurisdictions vacant and abandoned foreclosed better locate and communicate with par- the authority to enforce compliance with properties. Currently, only Baltimore ties who have an interest in maintaining the the registry requirement, i.e. enact a local City and municipalities can create condition of a foreclosed property during the “limbo” period, defined as that period of time between a foreclosure auction and the recordation of the property deed. The purchaser of the property receives a handout from the auctioneer with the registration requirement information and website link. The purchaser is required to create an account and register the prop- erty within 30 days of the foreclosure sale. The purchaser must enter the property information, date of foreclosure sale, pur- chase information, and the maintenance company/legal service entity contact infor- mation. Once the deed has been recorded, the purchaser then must provide the owner on the deed with contact information, the date the sale was ratified, and the date the deed was recorded.
Municipal Maryland | February 2017 | 7 land banks. The drawbacks include 4. Demolition can also be an effective used to gain control of 54 blighted prop- the fact that they are complicated to tool to eliminate blighted properties. erties. Denton established a registration establish and require funding to make A jurisdiction should have a budget process whereby the fees helped offset the them work effectively. It’s also import- dedicated to demolition enabling it to costs involved in mitigating or demolishing ant that a jurisdiction has resources these properties. The Town also collabo- available, specifically in the code rated with Habitat for Humanity to assist enforcement and legal areas, to man- “The biggest challenge in in meeting the costs of demolishing and age a land bank. Ms. Ramos noted that refurbishing several properties. there are “fixes” needed legislatively dealing with foreclosure The final speaker was Suellen Ferguson, an to make land banks operate more is the inability to identify attorney who represents several Maryland effectively, including detaching the municipalities. Ms. Ferguson shared that it’s lien from the property, allowing land a person or entity to been her experience that most foreclosures banks to be self-funded, and allowing are attributable to the economic downtown municipalities and counties to jointly notify that abatement is or death/addiction/mental health issues. In establish land banks. More information needed on a property...” some cases, if mental health is in question, about land banks may be found at state and county agencies can assist in get- hudexchange.info/resources.docu- ting assistance for a homeowner dealing ments/LandBankingBasics.pdf. demolish the properties and either sell with mental capability challenges. Trying to 2. Receivership is an aggressive form or retain the land for another purpose. address foreclosures can be an expensive Demolition takes the land off the tax of code enforcement. Currently this undertaking, so early intervention is key to rolls and may also require mainte- process is used in Baltimore City, avoiding having the foreclosed or blighted nance and upkeep on the part of the Frederick, and Salisbury for the elim- property go to court for resolution. jurisdiction taking over the property. ination of blight. In most cases, this is Ms. Ferguson also suggested there may a better strategy for single properties, 5. Foreclosure Property Registry is be family members who can assist with a not swaths of properties. This pro- also a useful tool, but it was noted foreclosure situation. It’s important that cess requires the jurisdiction to go to throughout the presentation that more a jurisdiction have a strong code in place, court to take possession of a blighted work needs to be done to make the especially if a case goes to court. This property as the receiver. The property registry more effective. Jurisdictions provides the basis for demonstrating clear is then taken to auction to be sold by need notice earlier in the foreclosure violations of a city/town code and limits the receiver with the hope that the process so they can determine who the amount of time that a code enforce- purchaser will refurbish the property the responsible party is before the ment officer is in court. A “clean and lien” to get it back on the tax rolls. It typi- property becomes blighted and falls ordinance is key to collecting the costs cally takes approximately 18 months to into disrepair. There also needs to be associated with maintaining a property take a property from receivership to some mechanism to ensure that the in foreclosure, as is a good, strong notice the issuance of a use and occupancy information on the registry is kept up provision. It is essential to back up any permit. to date and accurate throughout the court action with an abundance of pho- 3. Code enforcement is another foreclosure process, which can be tos to demonstrate a case. An example of lengthy in Maryland. powerful tool to control blighted Salisbury’s “clean and lien” ordinance can properties. In order to use code The third speaker was Tom Batchelor, be found at: ci.salisbury.md.us/wp-con- enforcement effectively, significant Code Enforcement Officer for the Town tent/uploads/archived/ordinances/ resources in a local code enforcement of Denton. Mr. Batchelor discussed the Ord1927-BackgroundInfo.pdf. department are typically needed to standards created by the Town to address The biggest challenge in dealing with fore- guarantee results. blighted and foreclosed properties and closure is the inability to identify a person or entity to notify that abatement is needed on a property. Options to identify property owners include hiring a firm that special- izes in property owner identification. A county finance office may also be able to assist in identifying a responsible party. If a property is being used for criminal activity, there is an expedited process that can be used, which includes demolition of the property. However, it’s important to have a court order prior to demolition to protect a jurisdiction from legal action down the road. Addressing foreclosed and blighted prop- erties can be a challenge and it is strongly recommended that legal counsel be con- sulted whenever possible to ensure that all proper laws and regulations are followed each step of the way. For more information on handling foreclosed and blighted properties, including answers to fre- quently asked questions, visit mdmunicipal.org/ foreclosure. P
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Municipal Maryland | February 2017 | 9 Tomorrow’s Disaster Requires Action Today By Tom Reynolds, Director, Education Services
At some point, your municipality will be faced with While these explanations are understandable given an emergency event. This may arrive in the form of a limited revenue sources and other competing – and tornado, like the one that struck the Town of La Plata largely more foreseeable – community demands, in 2002, a hurricane, chemical spill, terrorist attack overlooking basic emergency preparedness or the next “Snowmagedden.” Munich Reinsurance can have catastrophic consequences for your America reported in December that more than 160 community. The good news is that emergency natural disasters occurred in North America in 2016, planning does not have to be onerous. To that end, the largest in any year since 1980. Is your municipality HEPAC updated its information page on the MML prepared? website, making it more stream-lined and easier to navigate (mdmunicipal.org/emergencyprep). A recent survey conducted by the Maryland Municipal Here you will find a straight-forward emergency League’s Hometown Emergency Preparedness Ad hoc planning checklist, a basic template for creating a Committee (HEPAC) suggests that most of the state’s COOP, and information on where to access the free cities and towns are, in fact, not well prepared for a training recommended for those officials who may local or regional emergency. Among other things, be involved in an emergency incident. the HEPAC survey found a considerable majority of Maryland municipalities failing to take even the most HEPAC and MML recognize that many Maryland rudimentary preparedness actions. Forty percent of municipalities are quite small in both population municipalities have no written emergency plan; 65% and staff capacity. However, this does not obviate do not have a continuity of operations plan (COOP). the need for emergency planning, and you should The primary reasons cited for not making emergency not always assume that the county will respond in planning a priority were lack of town staffing, accordance with your community’s needs. This is not resources, and expertise. to say that a smaller town must take responsibility
10 | February 2017 | Municipal Maryland for every facet of emergency preparedness and response. You do, however, need to coordinate and make sure that your community’s interests are factored into the county’s prevention/mitigation, response, and recovery protocols. The only way this happens is through direct communication with your county’s emergency manager. This contact information can be found on both MML’s emergency preparedness webpage and the website of the Maryland Emergency Management Agency (mema.maryland.gov).
This year’s MML summer conference – taking place at the Ocean City Convention Center, June 25-28 – will highlight two important components of municipal emergency preparedness. The first will be a panel discussion featuring several county emergency managers discussing best practices for cross-jurisdictional communication and collaboration. The second will be a 30-minute “Snap” session with tips for informing your residents about the need for household and personal preparedness. We hope to see you there. T Tom Reynolds is the staff liaison to MML’s Hometown Emergency Preparedness Ad hoc Committee.
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Nominations are now being accepted for the annual Roland B. Sweitzer Municipal Employee of the Year Award. Eligibility for Nomination
• Nominations for this prestigious award are open to all MML member municipalities.
• Nominee must be a current or former municipal employee.
• Employees previously nominated, but not selected, may be re-nominated.
• Town managers and administrators are not eligible.
• Only one nomination per municipality.
Nomination Process
Nominee names must be submitted by the city/ town administrator, manager or anyone holding a comparable position by whatever title.
Visit MML’s website (mdmunicipal.org/ employee award) for eligibility details and the nomination form.
Submit completed Nomination Form by the close of business on Tuesday, March 21, 2017. Nominations and questions should be e-mailed to the Maryland City/County Management Association President, Michelle Miner, at: [email protected].
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14 | February 2017 | Municipal Maryland Montgomery Chapter Hosts Legislative Dinner
1. Senator Craig Zucker, Gaithersburg Councilmember Ryan Spiegel, Senator Brian Feldman, and Delegate Marc Korman.
2. Former Kensington Mayor Pete Fosselman, Senator Nancy King, Washington Grove Mayor Joli McCathran, and Delegate Charles Barkley. 9 3. Senator Cheryl Kagan, MML Director of Governmental Relations Candace Donoho, and Senator Brian Feldman.
4. Rockville Mayor and MML Legislative Committee Chair Bridget Donnell Newton, Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman, and Gaithersburg Attorney Lynn Board.
5. MML Legislative Committee Vice Chair Jarrett Smith (Councilmember, Takoma Park), Delegate Pamela Queen, and Somerset Mayor Jeffrey Slavin.
6. Poolesville Commissioner Jerry Klobukowski, Rockville Councilmember Beryl Feinberg, Montgomery County 10 Councilmember Sidney Katz, and MML Executive Director Scott Hancock.
7. Rockville Assistant Manager Jenny Kimball, Gaithersburg Councilmember Mike Sesma, Delegate Andrew Platt, and Rockville Assistant to the Manager Linda Moran.
8. Senator Kagan’s Chief of Staff Justin Fiore, Senator Cheryl Kagan, Kensington Councilmember Duane Rollins, and Kensington Mayor Tracey Furman.
9. Poolesville Commissioner Martin Radigan, Poolesville Commissioner Jerry Klobukowski, Delegate Aruna Miller, 11 and Poolesville Commission President Jim Brown.
10. Kensington Councilmember Darin Bartram, Delegate Al Carr, and Kensington Councilmember Tom Rodriguez.
11. Former Kensington Mayor Pete Fosselman, Montgomery County Councilmember Nancy Floreen, Gaithersburg Assistant City Manager Dennis Enslinger, Somerset Councilmember Marnie Shaul, Gaithersburg Council Vice President Neil Harris, and Gaithersburg Councilmember Ryan Spiegel.
12. Senator Will Smith and Rockville Councilmember Beryl Feinberg. 12
Municipal Maryland | February 2017 | 15 MML & Annapolis Co-Host Legislative Reception The Maryland Municipal League and City of Annapolis partnered to host a reception on the opening day of the 2017 General Assembly Session. Attendees included state legislators and city/town officials, as well as Governor Larry Hogan and Lieutenant Governor Boyd Rutherford. 1 1. Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides and Governor Larry Hogan.
2. Denton Mayor Abby McNinch, Governor Larry Hogan, and Senator Addie Eckardt.
3. Ocean City Mayor Rick Meehan, Governor Larry Hogan, and Delegate Mary Beth Carozza.
4. MML Immediate Past President Spencer Schlosnagle (Mayor, Friendsville), MML President Tracy Gant (Mayor, Edmonston), MML President- Elect Jake Romanell (Councilman, New Market), and MML Legislative Committee Chair Bridget 2 Newton Donnell (Mayor, Rockville).
5. Annapolis Town Crier with MML President-Elect Jake Romanell and MML President Tracy Gant.
6. MML Executive Director Scott Hancock, League President Tracy Gant, and Annapolis Mayor Mike Pantelides.
3 Thank You Reception Sponsors! American Fidelity Assurance ● Benecon ● CIGNA ● Council Baradel ● Funk & Bolton ● Musco Sports Lighting ● Potomac Edison ● Van Eperen ● City/ Town of: ● Brentwood ● Easton ● Edmonston ● Frederick ● Gaithersburg ● Glenarden ● Keedysville ● La Plata ● Landover Hills ● New Carrollton ● North Beach ● Rockville ● Washington Grove
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Municipal Maryland | February 2017 | 17 events & UPCOMING meetings MARYLAND MUNICIPAL LEAGUE • 410-268-5514 Meetings SUMMER CONFERENCE February 2017 June 25-28, 2017 • Ocean City Convention Center 2 Legislative Committee, Annapolis June 10-13, 2018 • Ocean City Convention Center 9 Legislative Committee, Annapolis 9 Municipal Attorneys Department, Annapolis events FALL CONFERENCE 11 Hometown Emergency Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee, October 11-14, 2017 • Rockville College Park meetings 16 Legislative Committee, Annapolis NATIONAL LEAGUE OF CITIES • 202-626-3105 16 Montgomery Chapter, Rockville CITY SUMMIT 16 Prince George’s Chapter, District Heights November 15-18, 2017 • Charlotte, North Carolina 22 Engagement & Outreach Committee, Annapolis November 7-10, 2018 • Los Angeles, California 23 Frederick Chapter, Middletown CONGRESSIONAL CITIES CONFERENCE March 2017 March 11-15, 2017 • Washington DC 2 Legislative Committee, Annapolis March 11-14, 2018 • Washington DC 3 Code Enforcement & Zoning Officials Association, La Plata INTERNATIONAL CITY/COUNTY MANAGEMENT 8 Southern Maryland Chapter, Chesapeake Beach ASSOCIATION • 202-962-3540 9 Carroll Chapter, Sykesville ANNUAL CONFERENCE 11 Hometown Emergency Preparedness Ad Hoc Committee, Reisterstown October 22-25, 2017 • San Antonio, Texas 15 Allegany/Garrett Chapter, Lonaconing September 23-26, 2018 • Baltimore, Maryland 16 Montgomery Chapter, Rockville 16 Prince George’s Chapter, Laurel 16 Municipal Public Works Department Website of the Month 16 Municipal Clerks Department 27 Washington Chapter, Funkstown 2-1-1 MD April 2017 Like 911 for emergencies and 311 for 7 Municipal Parks & Recreation Dept., Ocean City non-emergency government services, 211 10-13 Municipal Police Executives Association, Ocean City MD can connect you and your residents to 11 Engagement & Outreach Committee, Annapolis a wide range of health and human services in your com- 14 Executive Committee, Annapolis munity. 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, in more than 180 18 Eastern Shore Chapter, Salisbury languages. Check out the web version for this service at 20 Legislative Committee, Annapolis www.211md.org. 20 Cecil-Harford Chapter, Havre de Grace 20 Montgomery Chapter, Kensington 20 Prince George’s Chapter, Upper Marlboro 27 Frederick Chapter, Middletown 29 Board of Directors, Annapolis
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