August 21, 2025
Ready Report: County Commissioner Appointment, Carroll Dept of Public Safety “Ready Carroll” Registration Open & More…
I hope you and your family are well. Thank you as always for your support and sharing your concerns, thoughts and ideas. I’ve got news below on both local and statewide issues:
Former Delegate Susan Krebs Appointed to Carroll County Commissioner Vacancy
Last week, the Carroll County Republican Central Committee voted to appoint former State Delegate Susan Krebs to fill the vacant County Commissioner seat. Mrs. Krebs is a great choice and will do a great job for our county and particularly the Freedom area which makes up Commissioner District 5 (Eldersburg & Sykesville). I look forward to working with her in this new capacity along with continued partnership with all five of our county commissioners.
“Ready Carroll” Registration is Open
Registration is open for the Fall session of Ready Carroll sponsored by the Department of Public Safety and partner agencies. Ready Carroll is a free 8-hour program providing Carroll County residents with basic skills needed to prepare for and respond to everyday emergencies as well as community-wide disasters. There will be multiple interactive demonstrations including a fire extinguisher simulator.
Topics include:
- September 4th– Citizen Preparedness
- September 11th– Crime prevention and safety
- September 18th– Fire prevention and safety
- September 25th– Community Resources/Review
Classes will take place in person at the Carroll County Public Safety Training Center through four consecutive weekly sessions beginning September 4thth and run through each Thursday in September. Each session begins at 6:00 p.m., and there is no cost to participate.
To register, please visit https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=29prynH3Lk-IW3khVjWIJ76mkfBhI2pPqpmdhcaKp7BURU5TV01MRERKWFpaMEczSE8zSjhKTVQ0Ty4u. The class size is limited to 25 participants.
Several online sources providing good emergency preparedness information include:
- Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM): http://mdem.maryland.gov
- Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA): http://www.ready.gov
Additional information can also be found on the Carroll County Emergency Management website.
Governor Moore Addressing MD Association of Counties – What He Should Have Said:
Last week, Governor Moore spoke to county elected officials and staff from across the state about leaders in tough times becoming at the Maryland Association of Counties Conference. What I think would be legendary – making actual tough choice to say no to Annapolis special interests and bigger government and instead give Maryland families, job creators and retirees real relief on their cost of living burden. To watch a short Facebook reel I recorded, click here.
Carroll County Launches Age-Friendly Community Survey
The Carroll County Bureau of Aging & Disabilities (BOAD) is conducting a survey to guide the creation of the Bureau’s age-friendly strategy. BOAD, as a member of AARP’s network of Age-Friendly States and Communities is required to assess the local community in different areas including age-friendliness, gaps in services, defining strategies for improvement and implementing those strategies over time.
As Carroll County progresses toward becoming more age-friendly, residents are asked to weigh in! The Age-Friendly Carroll County Community Needs Survey will be used to determine the most pressing priorities in the community, and gauge residents’ awareness of existing age-friendly programs. The overall objective is to identify the current needs of residents and to assist in making informed decisions on resources, programs and community-wide needs.
The survey may be completed online, via mobile phone, tablet or computer and only takes approximately 15 minutes to complete.
Carroll County residents are encouraged to participate in the survey until September 15,2025. The survey may be completed by clicking on this link or scanning the QR code below. Share your thoughts today!
Carroll County Patriot Picnic
The Carroll County Republican Central Committee is hosting their first ever Patriot Picnic on Sunday, August 24th at Bennett Cerf Park, 400 Bennett Cerf Dr. Westminster, MD. The event begins at 1pm with speakers beginning at 2pm. It is a free event, however the Central Committee is asking that you bring a side dish to share with everyone. For more information, click here.
It is an honor to represent you in the Maryland Senate. As always, feel free to reach out to my office anytime with questions or concerns. Please be sure to follow me on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter/X for the most up-to-date information.
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