Submitted by: Sean Corcoran
Submitting Department: City Clerk
Agenda Section: Action
Item Title:
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Authorization of Correspondence Requesting a Special Session of the Maryland General Assembly
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Suggested Action:
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I move the City Council authorize the Mayor to a send a letter to the Maryland House Speaker and Senate President requesting a special session of the Maryland General assembly to address overriding the Governor’s Veto of Kirwan funding, the need for a coordinated statewide COVID-19 response, and police reform to address the disproportionate impact on minority communities.
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Summary Background:
Our state and Country are currently experiencing a series of immense crises: education funding, the coronavirus pandemic, and national unrest as a result of police violence within marginalized communities. These issues statistically and demonstrably impact minority communities with disproportionate numbers of grave and fatal outcomes. As a city at the intersection of these issues with large African-American and Latino populations as well as community committed to investing in the success of our children through adequate education funding, we believe a strong, concerted, and immediate response is required from the State of Maryland.
Next Steps:
Upon approval, a letter authored by the Mayor will be sent to Maryland House Speaker Adrienne Jones and Senate President Bill Ferguson requesting a special session of the Maryland General Assembly.
Fiscal Impact:
N/A
City Administrator Comments:
Recommend approval.
Community Engagement:
Correspondence will be sent on behalf of the community.
Strategic Goals:
Goal 3 - Promote a Safe and Vibrant Community
Legal Review Required?
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