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The Official Newsletter for the Town of Capitol Heights JULY – SEPTEMBER 2019 THE TOWN OF CAPITOL HEIGHTS “A Unique Experience. Discover Us.” EXPRESS Like us Follow us TOWN OF CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD CAPITOL_HEIGHTS • Message from the Mayor • Administration Department • Council Corner • Police Department • Capitol Heights Day Highlights • Neighborhood Services Department IN THIS • Ethics and Legislative • Town Calendar of Events, Meetings & Committee Letter Activities ISSUE: • Running Club Warms Up for • Directory/Important Numbers to Know National Minority Health • Citizen Public Participation Form & Month Article Guidelines • Team Gary Russell Day Flyer • The Planning & Economic Development • Capitol Heights Buy Local Survey Campaign Week Mayor & Council Meeting Schedule Work Session – 1st and 3rd Monday Public Session – 2nd and 4th Monday * All residents are welcome DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD APP! NOW AVAILABLE: : WWW. CAPITOLHEIGHTSMD.GOV 1 CAPITOL HEIGHTS BOULEVARD, CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD 20743 | PHONE: (301) 336-0626 Message from the Mayor: Dear Residents, This is an exciting time to live in the Town of Capitol Heights! We have so much for which to be grateful. We have new development on the horizon, ignited business growth and stimulation, and a plethora of engaging activities and programs for the entire community. New Development I am so happy to announce that you can expect new development in the Town. I realize that it has been a long time coming. On May 28, 2019, my council colleagues approved a resolution—that I was more than happy to sign—selecting an experienced organization which will develop a mixed-use property immediately adjacent to the Capitol Heights Metro Station. This property will feature more than 150 units, a beautifully designed group of buildings, and retail space for quality shopping and dining that is overdue. Every resident should be proud to know that this developer understood that your Mayor & Council would not settle for anything less than the best. We feel that it has long-since been time for our Town to receive the respect it deserves. For me, a major salient part of the developer’s proposal was that they will offer a scholarship to a deserving student member of our community. That speaks volumes to their focus on community- development. As you know, I am all about community development. As more details unfold and the information is available, I will be hosting Town Hall ‘Talks’ to make sure this information is made available to all eligible residents. Business Growth and Stimulation Many of you know that as your Mayor, I chair the Planning and Economic Development Committee (PEDC). The PEDC has been working diligently to spark growth by supporting our local businesses. We are doing this by hosting a weekly program geared towards increasing business for entrepreneurs both in and outside of the Town. The program is called, “The Weekly Referral Chain” (TWRC). TWRC has passed thousands and thousands of dollars in closed business since its inception. I invite you to join us as we meet every Thursday in the Town Hall’s Community Room, come at 6:30pm to network. This program has been very successful and many residents have taken advantage of it and have seen marked growth in their business. If you don’t have a business, you might want to attend to learn more about the businesses that are at your fingertips or you might want to attend just as a consumer—in need of quality goods and dependable services. Another way in which we are supporting the growth of our local businesses is by hosting the ‘Capitol Heights Buy-Local Campaign’. Hopefully, you’ve been able to get a flyer and LIKE the Facebook page: Capitol Heights Buy Local Campaign. This campaign is all about taking one-solid-week to patronize ONLY the businesses within the Town of Capitol Heights. Join me and support our local businesses during the week of July 7th-July 13 (a flyer of all the activities associated with this campaign is inside this Newsletter). There are other ways that we have seen and/or will see more growth to our business community too. For example, as mentioned above we have new development amongst us. This will certainly result in a ripple in the water effect and businesses will want to relocate to the Town. Rest assured that your elected officials are already preparing for this change: traffic concerns, aesthetics of the Town, and so on. We are staying on top of it and working for you. Activities and Programs for the Entire Community Many of you are aware that we have several committees in the Town. In part, these committees exist to provide fun and engaging activities for our residents. Please take a look inside this Newsletter and commit to attending, at least, one of our scheduled activities for this quarter. We want to be a government that is close-knit, active, and engaged with our residents. I assure you; you will find that there is something for everyone. Take a moment to look through this newsletter and familiarize yourself with all that we have going on in the Town. I look forward to seeing each of you, and perhaps, at your door soon. Yours in service, Mayor Maldon DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD APP! LIKE US: NOW AVAILABLE ON: TOWN OF CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD FOLLOW US: CAPITOL_HEIGHTS WWW. CAPITOLHEIGHTSMD.GOV Mayor Shawn Maldon, Chair Planning and Economic Development Committee (PEDC) The mission of the Town of Capitol Heights’ Planning and Economic Development Committee (PEDC) is to provide an opportunity for engaged residents to have input in the direction and growth of town’s business district, to support small businesses within the town, and to foster a strong, talented, and educated business community and workforce. This PEDC will deliver learning, training and development activities that promote the growth and expansion of the town’s small business community. Email: [email protected] Contact Number: 301-793-1074 Upcoming Meetings/Activities The Weekly Referral Chain PEDC Committee Meetings Every Thursday @ 7:00PM located at Town Hall Meeting July 10, 2019, August 14, 2019 & September Let’s Grow Business Together! 11, 2019 @ 7:00PM For more information email Mayor Maldon For more information email Mayor Maldon ([email protected]) ([email protected]) BUY LOCAL CAMPAIGN WEEK Campaign kick-off. Enjoy delicious food by Join The Weekly Referral Chain. Featured local business. presentation local Town of Capitol Heights July 7, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community business owner. Room @ 3:00PM July 11, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community To register email [email protected] Room @ 6:30PM To register email [email protected] Mayor & Council Public Session signing proclamation: Annual Capitol Heights Buy Submissions to the 2019 Capitol Heights Buy Local Campaign Local Pic Challenge are due. Enter for a chance July 8, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community to win $25 by purchasing from local business Room @ 7:00PM or using local service providers & post a selfie To register email [email protected] via Facebook using #2019CapitolHeightsBuyLocalCampaign Panel Discussion featuring local businesses on July 13, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community the topic of “Why Buy Local” Room @ 5PM July 10, 2019 located in the Town Hall Community To register email [email protected] Room @ 7:00PM To register email [email protected] DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL CAPITOL HEIGHTS MD APP! LIKE US: NOW AVAILABLE ON: TOWN OF CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD FOLLOW US: CAPITOL_HEIGHTS WWW. CAPITOLHEIGHTSMD.GOV Council Corner The purpose of Committees is an effective way of involving citizens in the decision-making process of local government. The citizens who volunteer to serve on committees bring diverse skills and talents, new perspectives and, often, a strong interest in subject matter. The committee is an effective sounding board for a new policies and programs. It can give Mayor and Council an immediate sense of community reaction. Councilwoman Faith Ford, Chair Communication and Outreach Committee (COC) The mission of the Town of Capitol Heights’ Communication and Outreach (COC) is to improve the communication and dissemination of information processes within the Town. The COC will seek to always ensure residents are engaged and aware of resources and services, advising the Mayor and Council of legislation needed to support this goal. Contact Number: 301-792-1372 Upcoming Meetings/Activities COC General Meetings Meeting July 3, 2019, August 7, 2019 & September 4, 2019 @ 7:30PM For more information email Councilwoman Ford ([email protected]) COC Action Items: -Communication: Quarterly Chat & Chew (beginning August 7, 2019 at 7:30PM) -Communication: Street Captain Coordination -Communication: Toastmasters Program Development -Youth Outreach: Social Network Information-Sharing Project -Outreach: Sustainable Community Resource Center -Outreach: Church Resources Network -Outreach: Adopt an Organization Program -Quarterly Town Express Review/Resident Input Coordination Councilwoman Elaine Williams, Chair Community, Health, and Environment Committee (CHEC) The mission of the Town of Capitol Heights’ Community, Health, and Environment Committee (CHEC) is to engage residents around matters concerning our community, and our health and our environment that connects all of us. Contact Number: 202-765-8541 Community, Health, and Environment committee One Year Review The CH&E has gotten off to a spectacular start! Remember when there was nothing much going on in Town? Well now there's little need to go out of Town when you engage with this committee. The current state of progress starts with the creation Market intended to running/walking club. We are proud of the 501C3 a member created called Capitol Heights Runners and Walkers club. Under the initiation of former Secretary Melissa Melton, the organization is poised to make lifestyle changes for those who engage. The club plans to increase wellness and interest of the community by delivering healthier lifestyles by regularly engaging in activities like walks or runs with larger organizations.