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County Executive Baker Hosts Three FY 2013 Public Budget Hearings
Over the next three weeks,Prince George's County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III will host a series of public hearings to engage citizens in a dialog about the County's FY 2013 budget. The hearings, which will held in three locations in the northern, southern , and central parts of the County, will be provided residents with an opportunity to give their input and opinions on the Prince George's County FY 2013 budget. The County Executive will use the feedback he receives from citizens during the hearings to help prioritize the County's spending options for the upcoming year. The County is facing an estimated $126 million budget deficit going into FY 2013.
Citizens interested in testifying at these budget hearings need to call 301-952-4547 to sign up. Citizens who pre-register will be given priority during budget hearings.
Schedule of FY 2013 Public Budget Hearings:
Thursday, January 26, 7:00 PM: Laurel High School, 8000 Cherry Lane, Laurel
Wednesday, February 1, 7:00 PM: Harmony Hall, 10701 Livingston Road, Fort Washington
Tuesday, February 7, 7:00 PM: Prince George's Community College, Rennie Forum, 301 Largo Road, Largo
Assistance for MD Homeowners: $50K for 24 months
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Shaun Donovan today approved the State of Maryland's bid to administer HUD's Emergency Homeowner Loan Program (EHLP), a bridge loan program designed to help unemployed families pay their mortgages. HUD determined Maryland's Department of Housing and Community Development's mortgage bridge loan program is "substantially similar" to HUD's program, thereby allowing the State to begin implementing the program itself.
Late last year, HUD awarded $1 billion to 32 states and Puerto Rico, including $40 million to the State of Maryland, to provide emergency assistance to homeowners at risk of foreclosure due to a substantial reduction in income brought on by layoff, underemployment, or a medical condition. With today's approval, Maryland will begin to take applications immediately.
Interested homeowners should call the Maryland HOPE Hotline at 877-462-7555 to find a housing counselor near them for free counseling and assistance.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) places low-income older adults, age 55 and older in community service positions that provide them with valuable training and work experience, and eventually allow them to transition to permanent employment. Through the SCSEP, older adults receive community service assignments with local nonprofits and governmental agencies that serve as host agencies. Participants gain confidence, enhance their income, learn valuable employment skills, support their communities and eventually transition to permanent employment.
For more information, please contact the SCSEP Program at (301) 265-8450.
Prince George's County Police Department's Law Enforcement Explorer's Program
Please click here for more information.
General Assembly's 2011 Session
Please click here for a full and detailed description of the actions of the General Assembly's 2011 session.
Prince George’s County Animal Management Group Seeking Volunteers and Persons Interested in Pet Adoption
The Animal Management Group is seeking volunteers to help with dog walking; play with the cats; socialize shy animals; and clean the kennels, crates and cat rooms. Volunteers knowledgeable in animal behavior are also needed to assist with counseling, offsite pet adoptions and pet interactions with potential adopters. For more information, please click here or call (301) 780-7220.
Are you looking for the perfect pet? Visit the Animal Services Facility at 3750 Brown Station Road in Upper Marlboro to adopt a pet. In addition to cats and dogs, the shelter also has rabbits, ferrets, hamsters, gerbils and birds. Animals can be viewed here.
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