Pittman's Pen

From the desk of the County Executive - read about the people and the work being done to make Anne Arundel County The Best Place - For All. 

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Weekly Letter: Why Our Work Matters

“Before leading a discussion on some of our priorities, I told them why I believe our work matters. Here are a few of the things I said.”
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Weekly Letter: Our Land, Our Parks

“The good news is that our Rec and Parks team builds good stuff, and generally the neighbors appreciate the increase in their property values that comes with a nearby park. But still, we must do better when we propose these parks.”
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Weekly Letter: This Moment in History

Looking at my schedule over the last week suggests that we have hit the ground sprinting, and that is a good thing. Four years goes fast and we need to finish what we started.<br/> 
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Weekly Letter: Lessons Learned

Over the last seven days I have been at both my best and worst for the people of this county, and as a result I’ve been reminded what matters.
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Speech: Leave No One Behind

County Executive Pittman delivers remarks at the inauguration of Governor Wes Moore and Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller.
It's Time To Heal

Inaugural Address: It’s Time To Heal

County Executive Pittman delivers his Inaugural Address at the future Crownsville Hospital Memorial Park, reflecting on our moment in history, and encouraging our communities to come together to heal.
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Budget Address to the County Council

County Executive Pittman presents his FY23 Budget Address to the members of the County Council. 
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Budget Message to County Residents

County Executive Pittman delivers his FY23 budget proposal to the residents of our county, highlighting benefits for taxpayers and historic investments in our communities. 
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Anne Arundel County Stands With Ukraine

County Executive Pittman shares that Anne Arundel County's hearts and minds are with Ukraine and calls on our residents to come together. 
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Statement on Russian Invasion of Ukraine

County Executive Pittman shares his thoughts and thanks our nation's cybersecurity forces who are working hard to defend our country's infrastructure and institutions right here in Anne Arundel County. 
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2021 State of the County Address

<p>County Executive Steuart Pittman delivers his <a href="https://www.youtube.com/embed/zAZ6mdq52V0" target="_blank" title="video">2021 State of the County Address</a>, highlighting how Anne Arundel County is becoming safer, greener, and stronger. </p>
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Open Holly Beach Farm to the Public

County Executive Pittman and Mayor Gavin Buckley make the case for partnering with the National Park Trust to open Holly Beach Farm to the public and create the Chesapeake National Recreation Area.
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Let's Get Back to Work

<p>County Executive Pittman celebrates Economic Development Week by discussing his recent conversations with local business owners and the role that government can and should play in delivering a job-ready workforce. </p>
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Extending Outdoor Dining for our Local Restaurants

In a letter to local restaurants, County Executive Pittman announces that he has introduced legislation to the County Council to expand Anne Arundel County’s outdoor dining program for restaurants through January, 2, 2023.
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Statement on Continued School Bus Driver Shortages

County Executive Pittman provides updates on the Annapolis Bus Company employee action and invites all school bus drivers to share their voices in a virtual discussion on Thursday, October 7.
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Updates on the Bay Bridge Plan

County Executive Pittman provides updates on a plan to address traffic along the Route 50 corridor and eventual replacement of the aging Bay Bridge infrastructure.
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$1,000 vaccination bonus for county workers can help save lives, heal divisions

County Executive Pittman discusses how incentivizing employees to get vaccinated will help save lives and heal divisions.
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Updates on School Bus Challenges

County Executive Pittman provides updates on the reported staffing challenges impacting Anne Arundel County Public Schools bus schedules and how the county can partner with the school system to address these challenges.
Prevailing Wage in Anne Arundel County

Prevailing Wage in Anne Arundel County

County Executive Pittman discusses the prevailing wage legislation he has introduced to the County Council, and how it will lift up many of our hard-working residents.
Statement on Crownsville Hospital Center

Statement on Crownsville Hospital Center

County Executive Pittman discusses the county’s vision for the Crownsville Hospital Center - the green heart of the county with planning overseen by our local communities.
Joint Commission on the Opportunity Gap

Joint Commission on the Opportunity Gap

County Executive Pittman discusses the Joint Commission on the Opportunity Gap and sets a goal to ensure 76% of our county youth are ready for kindergarten by 2026.
Coronavirus

All of us have to decide how we can slow the coronavirus, help the economic casualties

County Executive Steuart Pittman shares his thoughts on the coronavirus.  This was also published in the Capital Gazzette as a guest column. 
State of the County

2020 State of the County Address

County Executive Steuart Pittman delivers his 2020 State of the County Address to the residents of Anne Arundel County. 
School Reopening

Statement on AACPS BOE School Reopening Actions

County Executive Steuart Pittman shares his thoughts on the Board of Education's recent actions on school reopening, and calls for public feedback.