Primary Election 2024
The Primary Election is less than three months away. We encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote. For the 2024 Presidential Primary Election, the advanced deadline to register to vote and update your information is Tuesday, April 23, 2024. For the 2024 Primary Election, you can vote in person during early voting, on election day, or by mail-in ballot. During early voting, go to an early voting center in the county. All early voting centers are open from 7 AM to 8PM from Thursday, May 2, through Thursday, May 9, (including Saturday and Sunday). The list of early voting centers will be posted when available here: https://bit.ly/3T5FBez
Become an Election Judge
Are you 17 years old (or a 16-year-old who can demonstrate your willingness to serve) or older? Are you a registered voter in Maryland? Physically and mentally able to work at least a 15-hour day? Willing to work outside your home precinct? Can you sit and/or stand for an extended period and speak, read, and write English? If you answered yes to all the questions above, then you qualify to become an Election Judge. For the Election Judge application, please click here: https://bit.ly/3OQSuXI
Importance of the Beltsville Police Division VI Citizens Advisory Council
The Beltsville Police Division VI Citizens’ Advisory Council (CAC) was established to address citizen concerns and optimize the utilization of police personnel and resources. It fosters and maintains positive police-community relationships while proactively engaging with public information, safety, crime prevention, and security issues in Beltsville Division VI and the wider county. Regular CAC meetings in each district allow residents to discuss police-related matters directly with the commander. These meetings also serve as a platform for police officials to evaluate the effectiveness of their crime-fighting strategies within the community. The CAC convenes on the 4th Thursday of every month, with the upcoming meeting scheduled for March 28, at 7 PM. The meeting will occur in person at the Division VI Calverton Satellite Office at 11613 Beltsville Drive, Calverton. We encourage each apartment management team, business, community organization, or homeowner’s association to send a member. Please click the following link to view the flier https://bit.ly/DiviVICAC
Coffee with the Cops
We encourage residents to attend the Coffee with the COPS to voice concerns, ask questions, and get to know your COPS officer. COPS stands for Community Oriented Policing Services. This once-a-month event circulates in the district, where residents can enjoy a cup of coffee and pastry while they meet with our local police on any issues of their choice. The next meeting is on Wednesday, March 19, from 10 AM to 11 AM inside Riderwood Village Lakeside Commons, 3150 Gracefield Road, Silver Spring.
Get Your Reusable Bag
The Better Bag Bill is in effect! All consumers must bring their reusable bags when shopping or be charged at least 10 cents to purchase each paper or reusable bag. Due to a new County Law, after January 1, 2024, consumers must bring their reusable bags when shopping or be charged at least 10 cents to buy each paper or reusable bag. Please be on the lookout in our eNewsletter or contact our office to find out when we will be doing in-the-district office hours so you can pick up your free reusable District One grocery bag.
Free Tax Assistance
Are you searching for no-cost tax assistance in your vicinity? There are organizations dedicated to free tax preparation in Maryland, catering to individuals who need help with their taxes. Eligibility may be subject to income guidelines. To locate nearby agencies, dial 211 or explore the 211 Maryland resource database for free tax assistance options. Community groups, Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA), and the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) offer these services.
For state taxes exclusively, local assistance can also be sought through the CASH Campaign of Maryland or the Comptroller of Maryland. Exercise caution and rely on reputable sources when seeking free tax assistance, as scams are prevalent during the tax season.
Feel free to go here to search Maryland resources near you: https://bit.ly/3T42FKU
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