Economic Growth and Infrastructure in Anne Arundel County
Allison Pickard supports responsible and balanced economic growth for Anne Arundel County. We must ensure that our infrastructure keeps pace with residential development. We must continue to encourage revitalization of our commercial centers in District 2 and around the county. We should be looking to increase our commercial tax base as a means of increasing county revenue. Issues such as workforce development, a strong school system and transportation improvements will help Anne Arundel County be a community well suited for new business development. Allison has a track record of seeking pragmatic solutions and working to find common ground among community leaders. We must work together to nurture the on-going economic growth and fiscal responsibility in District 2 and throughout Anne Arundel County.
<!–FIND GLEN BURNIE REDEVELOPMENT (affordable housing, zoning, approving development)
No. 70-19
Personnel – Disability Leave – expands the definitions of “child” and “family member” – adds that disability leave may be used for absences from work due to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking – amends how disability leave is administered for exempt employees
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Fiedler x Rodvien x Haire x
No. 77-19
Zoning – Automobile, Truck, and Recreational Vehicle Sales – amends the conditional use requirements to the use on lots of at least one acre when vehicular access is provided to at least two arterial roads – exempts the use from a certain storage requirement
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Fiedler x Rodvien x Haire x
No. 97-19
Zoning – Housing for the Elderly of Moderate Means – allows “housing for the elderly of moderate means” as a conditional use in certain residential districts – amends the conditional use requirements – repeals the special exception use requirements
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Rodien x
Nay: Fiedler x Haire x
No. 7-19
Zoning – Licensed Premises of Licensed Dispensaries, Growers, and Processors of Medical Cannabis – allows dispensaries as special exception uses in C1 districts – amends the conditional use requirements for dispensaries, growers, and processors – repeals the prohibition against variances to the conditional use requirements for dispensaries, growers, and processors – amends the special exception use requirements for dispensaries – repeals the prohibition against variances to the special exception use requirements for dispensaries
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Pruski x Rodvien x
Nay: Volke x Fiedler x Haire x
No. 54-19
Zoning – Workforce Housing – add as a conditional use in certain residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed use districts
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Pruski x Rodvien x
Nay: Volke x Fiedler x Haire x
No. 77-19
Zoning – Automobile, Truck, and Recreational Vehicle Sales – amends the conditional use requirements to the use on lots of at least one acre when vehicular access is provided to at least two arterial roads – exempts the use from a certain storage requirement
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Fiedler x Rodvien x Haire x
No. 55-19
Fair Housing – establishes laws to prevent discriminatory housing practices in the County
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Pruski x Rodvien x
Nay: Volke x Fiedler x Haire x
No. 59-19
Subdivision and Development – Notice Requirements – requires a developer to send notice of certain approvals to interested parties
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Fiedler x Rodvien x Haire x
No. 13-20
Finance, Taxation, and Budget and Zoning – Commercial Revitalization Area Program – Designation of a Commercial Revitalization Area in Harundale in Glen Burnie, Maryland – designates an area along Ritchie Highway and Aquahart Road in Glen Burnie to be a Commercial Revitalization Area (Map 10)
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No. 14-20
Finance, Taxation, and Budget and Zoning – Commercial Revitalization Area Program – Designation of a Commercial Revitalization Area in Marley in Glen Burnie, Maryland – designates an area along Ritchie Highway and Mountain Road in Glen Burnie to be a Commercial Revitalization Area (Map 11)
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Strengthening our Economic Outlook
Allison has made tough choices during uncertain times. Allison has fought for more competitive salaries across our County workforce, investment in vital infrastructure, and record level increases in our Revenue Reserve funds. Through responsible budgeting, our County is on solid fiscal footing.
<!–FIND GLEN BURNIE REDEVELOPMENT (affordable housing, zoning, approving development)
No. 70-19
Personnel – Disability Leave – expands the definitions of “child” and “family member” – adds that disability leave may be used for absences from work due to domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking – amends how disability leave is administered for exempt employees
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Fiedler x Rodvien x Haire x
No. 77-19
Zoning – Automobile, Truck, and Recreational Vehicle Sales – amends the conditional use requirements to the use on lots of at least one acre when vehicular access is provided to at least two arterial roads – exempts the use from a certain storage requirement
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Fiedler x Rodvien x Haire x
No. 97-19
Zoning – Housing for the Elderly of Moderate Means – allows “housing for the elderly of moderate means” as a conditional use in certain residential districts – amends the conditional use requirements – repeals the special exception use requirements
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Rodien x
Nay: Fiedler x Haire x
No. 7-19
Zoning – Licensed Premises of Licensed Dispensaries, Growers, and Processors of Medical Cannabis – allows dispensaries as special exception uses in C1 districts – amends the conditional use requirements for dispensaries, growers, and processors – repeals the prohibition against variances to the conditional use requirements for dispensaries, growers, and processors – amends the special exception use requirements for dispensaries – repeals the prohibition against variances to the special exception use requirements for dispensaries
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Pruski x Rodvien x
Nay: Volke x Fiedler x Haire x
No. 54-19
Zoning – Workforce Housing – add as a conditional use in certain residential, commercial, industrial, and mixed use districts
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Pruski x Rodvien x
Nay: Volke x Fiedler x Haire x
No. 77-19
Zoning – Automobile, Truck, and Recreational Vehicle Sales – amends the conditional use requirements to the use on lots of at least one acre when vehicular access is provided to at least two arterial roads – exempts the use from a certain storage requirement
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Fiedler x Rodvien x Haire x
No. 55-19
Fair Housing – establishes laws to prevent discriminatory housing practices in the County
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Pruski x Rodvien x
Nay: Volke x Fiedler x Haire x
No. 59-19
Subdivision and Development – Notice Requirements – requires a developer to send notice of certain approvals to interested parties
Aye: Lacey x Pickard x Volke x Pruski x Fiedler x Rodvien x Haire x
No. 13-20
Finance, Taxation, and Budget and Zoning – Commercial Revitalization Area Program – Designation of a Commercial Revitalization Area in Harundale in Glen Burnie, Maryland – designates an area along Ritchie Highway and Aquahart Road in Glen Burnie to be a Commercial Revitalization Area (Map 10)
No vote yet
No. 14-20
Finance, Taxation, and Budget and Zoning – Commercial Revitalization Area Program – Designation of a Commercial Revitalization Area in Marley in Glen Burnie, Maryland – designates an area along Ritchie Highway and Mountain Road in Glen Burnie to be a Commercial Revitalization Area (Map 11)
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Economic Development – Redevelopment
Bill 64-20
Unanimous vote on the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay:
Allison crafted and passed the Glen Burnie Sustainable Community Overlay with a unanimous vote of the County Council. The new policy facilitates redevelopment of underutilized or deteriorated properties by allowing flexibility of design, building types, and densities; a wide range of redevelopment alternatives; creative uses or mixes of uses; and the assemblage of lots. It encourages pedestrian connections, community enhancements, and high-quality design. The Glen Burnie Sustainable Community mapped area encompasses vital areas of our community that have the potential to be re-imagined tapping into community assets such as our B & A Trail.