For Immediate Release: Friday, July 12, 2024
From the Offices of Councilmembers Kristin Mink, Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles
Final vote on legislation establishing the County’s Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund expected on Tuesday, July 16
Montgomery County Councilmembers Kristin Mink (District 5), Will Jawando (At-Large) and Laurie-Anne Sayles (At-Large) will hold a press conference with community advocates after the expected vote on Bill 4-24, Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund – Established, on Tuesday, July 16. The legislation will allow Montgomery County to access revenues from the state fund of the same name created by Maryland’s Cannabis Reform Act of 2023.
Bill 4-24 creates a community-led advisory board to draft an application process for community-based initiatives to support populations harmed by the so-called “War On Drugs,” and make recommendations to the County on how the funding should be distributed.
Speakers will include representatives from ACLU of Maryland and Racial Justice NOW.
What: Press conference for bill establishing the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund to support populations harmed by the War on Drugs.
Who: Councilmembers Kristin Mink (District 5) Will Jawando (At-Large), and Laurie-Anne Sayles (At-Large); Hashim Jabar – co-executive director, Racial Justice NOW; Olivia Spaccasi – ACLU of Maryland; and other community representatives.
Advertisement
When: Tuesday, July 16 at 12 p.m.
Where: 4 th floor conference room, Council Office Building (100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850 – Visitor Information ).
For more information, please contact Frankie Fritz – Director of Communications (Office of Councilmember Mink) at [email protected] or 240-389-4677.
# # #
Release ID: 24-259
Media Contact: Frankie Fritz 240-389-4677
Categories: Kristin Mink , Laurie-Anne Sayles , Will Jawando
For updates and link to press release, see here: http://www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=45534