Summer Scrapbook 2019

September 19, 2019

Dear Friend:

I hope you had a great summer and time to relax with family and friends. I went to four legislative conferences; countless community events; meetings with local leaders; and much more! You can check it out here… and look for me around Rockville & Gaithersburg all fall!

IN THE COMMUNITY:

The Gaithersburg Book Festiva l, founded by Mayor Jud Ashman, encourages our students to learn outside the classroom!

We had a packed room for our District 17 night! Many residents passionately discussed Gov. Hogan’s proposal to widen I-270/495. My House colleagues and I always appreciate the opportunity to hear your concerns and ideas.

Touring the Round House Theatre’s recent renovations with Councilmember Andrew Friedson. They’ve now reopened– go visit!

At the “Light for Liberty” Vigil by the White House to protest the hateful immigration policies of the Trump Administration.

Joined Superintendent Jack Smith, Councilmembers Evan Glass, Sidney Katz, and Craig Rice and Board of Education’s Shebra Evans as we welcomed students back to school.

It’s always exciting to welcome new employers to my district along with Chamber of Commerce leaders and local elected officials.

Each year– with the help of the dedicated community representatives pictured– I award Senatorial Scholarships to Gaithersburg and Rockville students. This year, I called each of my Senatorial Scholars to give them the good news! Check out the fun video my summer interns created.

ATTENDING LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCES IN NASHVILLE:

I traveled to four legislative conferences, starting with one hosted by the National Caucus of Environmental Legislators (NCEL). I spoke on a panel about Maryland’s first-in-the-nation Styrofoam ban that I sponsored. (It goes into effect July 1, 2020.)

Immediately following NCEL was the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL). Experts shared advice with the thousands of legislators and legislative staff who attended. I presented on Ranked Choice Voting; learned educated about the increasing number of cybersecurity risks; and was inspired by keynotes Dolly Parton, historian Jon Meacham, and Maryland native and best-selling author Wes Moore.

With my colleagues Senator Mary Washington and Senator Katie Fry Hester at NCSL.

Spent time with Maryland Senator Brian Feldman and Delegates Brooke Lierman, David Fraser-Hidalgo,

and Lorig Charkoudian.

Hung out with these three legislators from Montana– one of only 2 State Capitols I’ve not yet visited!

The Center for American Women and Politics released their new book, “Grace Goes to Washington.”

Both Congress and the States have an opportunity to help save lives. I visited the “Everytown for Gun Violence Prevention” booth at NCSL.

UPDATING 9-1-1 EMERGENCY SERVICES:

I reported to several state and national conferences about the work the NG911 Commission I chair is doing to improve our 9-1-1 systems. I was honored to receive the Maryland State Firemen’s “Legislator of the Year” award for promoting Next Generation 9-1-1. It is a privilege to work with these courageous First Responders.

PARTNERING WITH STATE & LOCAL LEADERS:

Bipartisanship can start over BBQ! Here, I spent a moment with Senators Jack Bailey (R) and Arthur Ellis (D) at the Governor’s Annual “Buy Local” Cookout.

Bringing Senator Doug Peters, Chair of the Capital Budget Subcommittee, to tour Sunflower Bakery in Gaithersburg, which teaches baking skills

to people with disabilities.

Attending a trip to the Eastern Shore with my Senate Committee colleagues to learn more about oysters, water quality, and conservation.

STEALING A MOMENT FOR MYSELF!:

Between legislative conferences, casework, and community events, I competed in my first North American Scrabble Championship in Reno, Nevada! Check out my interview with a local TV station.

PREPARING FOR THE 2020 LEGISLATIVE SESSION:

Working with my current and former Chiefs of Staff on a varied and important number of legislative proposals for 2020.

Watch this space: I’ll be introducing a bill to promote paycheck fairness

for women in 2020!

Serving with Sen. Kathy Klausmeier on Maryland’s 19th Amendment Centennial Commission, which celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage in 2020.

Please share your views with me through Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, where I share even more photos and updates every day. You can visit my website to contribute to my campaign fund, learn about internships, Senatorial Scholarships, and more. As always, I am eager to hear from you!

Best,

Cheryl

Cheryl C. Kagan

State Senator, District 17

(Rockville & Gaithersburg)

www.CherylKagan.org

P.S.: The Montgomery College 9-1-1 Dispatch Academy had its first class last week. These students are hoping to earn certification and possibly become our State’s “First, First Responders.”

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