Archived Items for July 2011

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Plan Maryland to Guide Smart Growth

Date: 
25 Jul 2011

From the MD Voter (Summer 2011) by Susan Cochran

What does it take to have a healthy environment, good transportation, thriving businesses and a high quality of life for Marylanders? Governor Martin O’Malley says it takes smart land use planning.

For years the State has urged Smart Growth principles, but a comprehensive approach is now being taken through the Maryland Department of Planning called Plan Maryland.

Redistricting: LWVMD Position and Suggested Action

Date: 
23 Jul 2011

The hearings across the state of the Governor’s Redistricting Advisory Committee (GRAC) have begun.  The list of the locations, dates and times of the hearings is here - http://planning.maryland.gov/PDF/press/PressRelease-RedistrictingHearings-07182011.pdf

Public Hearing on Redistricting - in Wye Mills MD

Dates: 
Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - in Salisbury MD

Dates: 
Sat 10 Sep 2011 - 8:30 am - 11:30 am

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - in Columbia MD

Dates: 
Tue 30 Aug 2011 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - at Anne Arundel Community College

Dates: 
Tue 30 Aug 2011 - 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - at Towson University

Dates: 
Sat 27 Aug 2011 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - at Harford Community College

Dates: 
Sat 27 Aug 2011 - 7:00 am - 10:00 am

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - in Baltimore MD

Dates: 
Fri 12 Aug 2011 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - in Rockville MD

Dates: 
Wed 10 Aug 2011 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - at Prince George's Community College

Dates: 
Mon 25 Jul 2011 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - in Frederick MD

Dates: 
Sat 23 Jul 2011 - 10:00 am - 1:00 pm

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - Western Maryland

Dates: 
Sat 23 Jul 2011 - 7:00 am - 10:00 am

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Public Hearing on Redistricting - Southern Maryland

Dates: 
Wed 24 Aug 2011 - 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee will hold 12 public hearings across the State that will help inform the committee as it drafts a recommended plan for the State's Legislative and Congressional redistricting.  (See http://www.mdp.state.md.us/redistricting/2010/publicHearings.shtml for a complete list of hearings.)

Voter Registration Deadline for 2012 General Election

Dates: 
Tue 16 Oct 2012 - 9:00 pm

This is the deadline for registering to vote for the November 6, 2012, Presidential General Election.  For more information, see http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/index.html.

Voter Registration Deadline: March 13

Dates: 
Tue 13 Mar 2012 - 5:00 pm

 This is the deadline for registering to vote or changing your political party affiliation before the April 3, 2012 Presidential primary.  For more information, see http://www.elections.state.md.us/voter_registration/index.html.

Constitution Day Program

Dates: 
Fri 16 Sep 2011 - 8:00 am - 9:00 am

Ceremonial Court Room, University of Maryland School of Law, 500 W. Baltimore St., Baltimore MD 21201

Please see attached flyer for details.

Maryland Voter (2011.2)

Date: 
11 Jul 2011
Published in: 
Maryland Voter

The Summer Voter is now available.

Updates on Redistricting

Date: 
6 Jul 2011
Published in: 
Report from State Circle

Update 3: Twelve hearings have been scheduled across the state for the Governor's Redistricting Advisory Committee.  See the press release for information about dates and locations.  

http://www.mdp.state.md.us/PDF/press/PressRelease-RedistrictingHearings-07182011.pdf