90 likes | 112 Views
Enhancing community relations in Mid-County by linking residents with government agencies, coordinating projects, and offering tailored programs. Stay updated with current projects and events.
E N D
Mid-County Regional Services Center Director, Ana van Balen
The Mid-County Service Center was established in 1978 to serve: Wheaton, Kemp Mill, Aspen Hill, Glenmont, Layhill, and Kensington and was further expanded in 1990 to include Norbeck, Olney, Sandy Spring, Upper Rock Creek, and Brookeville. The Center links the 222,491 residents and businesses with the Montgomery County Maryland governmental departments and agencies.
Demographics of Mid-CountySource: Most recent data from ESRI ArcGIS.com (projects based on Census Data, ACS 2012-5Yr)
Liaison with Other County Departments • Coordinate projects among multiple agencies • Assist other Departments in the area with outreach on their projects • Recommend programs and/or services specifically tailored to the needs of the Mid-County community • Provide input from the community to our leaders to assist them in making policy and other decisions
Current Projects • BRT on Georgia Avenue & Viers Mill • BPPAs • Capitol Improvement Projects: • Wheaton Library/Recreation Center • Wheaton Redevelopment • Code Enforcement • Outreach for Libraries • Work with Neighborhoods on Quality-of-Life Issues
BRT Mission and Next Steps Mission: • To provide input to the planning and design process • Address potential community impacts • Educate and help build consensus within the community Next steps: • Member selection: December/Early January • Kick-Off Meeting with all CAC members: February/March • Subsequent CAC Meetings: Spring 2015 Onward
Advisory Boards • Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board • Wheaton Urban District Advisory Committee • Comprised of residents/businesses throughout Mid-County • Appointed by the County Executive & confirmed by the County Council • Mandate is to advise County officials on services and needs • Meet throughout the community • Forums- • Capitol Improvement Forums • Operating Budget Forum – Jan. 22nd • Information on advisory boards can be found at: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/midcounty
Weekly Newsletter • Newsletter contains: • County news • Upcoming events • Job openings • Subscribe at: • www.montgomerycountymd.gov/midcounty
Contact Information Ana L. van Balen Office: 240-777-8101 (office) Cell: 301-326-0433 (cell) Email: Analopez.vanbalen@montgomerycountymd.gov Website: www.montgomerycountymd.gov/midcounty Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Mid-County-Regional-Center/117155768314714 Twitter: @anavanbalen