Ever wanted to ask a question to the County Executive about your local government? For this episode, County Executive Pittman held live “office hours,” pulled from call-ins, emails, and street interviews at River Days, and tackled big topics: how we fund public safety, where affordable homes will come from, why some projects move and others stall, and how you can steer decisions that touch your street.

We start with the nuts and bolts of safety. From contract funding for officers to technology that matters on the ground, we break down how the Real Time Information Center links body cams, drones, and the police helicopter to officers in the field. We share what’s working in violence prevention through Cure Violence Global, how reentry reduces repeat harm, and where capital dollars improve stations, training, and response. 

Then we get honest about housing affordability. Hear how inclusionary requirements now guarantee affordable units in new subdivisions, why accessory dwelling units can add discreet supply without subsidy, and how Crownsville’s redevelopment could blend transitional housing, affordable rental, and on-site health services.

Infrastructure and growth take center stage as we map out major capital projects: new schools, parks, trails, bridges, firehouses, libraries, and resilience work across the county. We explain how Plan 2040 and nine regional plans aim to put development where infrastructure already exists, why the Land Use Navigator and public campaign finance raise the bar on transparency, and what “smart growth” means in practice. We also unpack hot topics like red light and speed cameras—how to request them, how sites are chosen by data—and the long-running Chesapeake Terrace rubble landfill fight, with the latest legal status and what could come next.

Climate goals anchor the forward look: 100 percent renewable energy for county operations by 2030, an electric fleet on a clear timeline, and a Resilience Authority building for rising risks. For seniors and caregivers, we highlight the housing resource portal that consolidates programs and options near Annapolis. And if you want a say, we point you to Engage Arundel, budget town halls, and simple steps to mobilize with your HOA or local nonprofit so your voice moves policy, not just comments.

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