Jennifer Moreland has been promoted to director of the Calvert County Department of Community Resources.Jennifer Moreland Named Director of Community Resources
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the promotion of Jennifer Moreland to director of the Calvert County Department of Community Resources. She will replace Maureen Hoffman upon her June 2017 retirement after 15 years of service.
"Maureen leaves big shoes to fill," said board President Tom Hejl. "But I am confident Jennifer will continue and build upon Maureen's outstanding commitment to the health and human services issues facing our county's most vulnerable citizens."
"I am passionate about the well-being of people in the community," shared Moreland. "With my background in collaboration and data-driven planning, I look forward to working with the Board of County Commissioners, county department heads and the community to gain insight on the successes and challenges they face in their work on behalf of our citizens."
Moreland has been the Calvert County Department of Community Resources Family Network Coordinator for the past two years. In her current role, she manages multiple state grants and secures funding for social programs that improve the well-being of children, youth and families in Calvert County. Before joining Calvert County Government, Moreland was with the United Way of Calvert County where she served as director of community impact and the 'Success by 6' coordinator. She earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication and Communication Studies from Towson University. Her promotion will take effect June 1
Calvert County Government Seeks Economic Development Director
Calvert County is seeking an Economic Development Director to manage the Economic Development Department. The work involves working with, and providing guidance to, businesses interested in locating or expanding in the County.
The work requires a degree and extensive experience. This position requires considerable responsibility, complexity and variety. This position reports to the County Administrator.
Complete job details at md-calvertcounty.civicplus.com/DocumentCenter/View/15730
Growth Tier Map Supports County's Rural Character
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners adopted a Growth Tier Map to identify areas where new major and minor residential subdivisions may occur and the type of sewage disposal systems to serve them. The Growth Tier Map puts Calvert County in compliance with Maryland's Sustainable Growth and Agricultural Preservation Act of 2012.
"Through adopting the Growth Tier Map, we hope citizens discover that Calvert County is rural and will remain rural for years to come," said board President Tom Hejl. "There is a lot of misconception about the possibility of over-developing Calvert County and the fact is, we can't, nor do we want to. I hope residents take the time to look at this map and discover that we will maintain our rural character."
In 2012, the state of Maryland adopted the act to limit creation of new residential subdivisions served by private septic systems. The act, also known as the "Septics Law," was adopted to meet U.S. Environmental Protection Agency limits on Chesapeake Bay nutrient and sediment pollution.
Under the act, local governments such as Calvert County were prohibited from approving major residential subdivisions outside areas served by public sewerage systems until adopting the growth tiers. In Calvert County major subdivisions are those with eight or more lots. Learn more about the specifics of four growth tiers at www.co.cal.md.us/index.aspx?nid=1340
Compensation Review Board to Meet
The Compensation Review Board will meet June 7 in the Duke Room, 30 Duke St. in Prince Frederick. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.
The board meets, every four years, to perform those duties set forth at Section 9-405 of the Public Local Laws of Calvert County, including the review of and making recommendations regarding the salaries of certain Calvert County elected officials, including members of the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners, whose salaries are set through law by the Maryland General Assembly.
For more information on the meeting of the Compensation Review Board, contact Lisa Viverette, Executive Administrative Assistant to the County Administrator, at 410-535-1600, ext. 2201, or email viverelm@co.cal.md.us.
Calvert County Seeks to Recognize Unsung Heroes at Annual Volunteer Awards Program
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) announces that nominations are being accepted for the annual Calvert You Are Beautiful Volunteer Awards. This program recognizes Calvert County residents for their volunteer service to Calvert County.
Nominated volunteers might be a medic at a local fire and rescue station; someone who staffs a fundraiser or festival; or the person who generously gives time to school programs, museums, hospice, homeless shelters and other service-based agencies.
Nomination forms are available online at www.co.cal.md.us/cyab or by calling the Calvert County Department of Economic Development (DED) at 410-535-4583. Completed nomination forms should be returned to DED, 175 Main St., Prince Frederick, Md., 20678, Attn: "Calvert You Are Beautiful." Applications must be postmarked or hand-delivered by July 7, 2017. All nominees will be honored at a ceremony sponsored by the BOCC in September 2017.
Linda Vassallo to Lead New Department of Communications & Media Relations
The Calvert County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Linda Vassallo as director of the new Calvert County Department of Communications & Media Relations. The appointment is an important part of the reorganization plan the board approved April 25 to improve overall county government operations and services to the public.
Vassallo, who is currently director of the Calvert County Department of Economic Development (DED), has worked for Calvert County Government for 21 years. Hired as the county's first marketing and communications specialist in 1996, she quickly moved through the ranks to become DED director in 1999.
"Linda has done a fantastic job for the business community and for the taxpayers of Calvert County," said board President Tom Hejl. "She is the true definition of a public servant. Over the last 21 years, she has worked hard to more than double our business base from less than 1,700 businesses in 1996 to the more than 4,650 businesses we have today, increasing the commercial tax base more than 200 percent or by nearly $900 million.
"She and her team played a vital role in two of the county's most important economic legacies," Hejl continued. "She helped coordinate the Dominion Cove Point LNG expansion and her team's work on cultivating a robust commercial tax base was a key factor in Calvert County Government earning its first triple-A rating from all three credit rating agencies last year."
"The experience I have obtained on the economic development side of the house has been invaluable," shared Vassallo. "I am honored to have played a role these last several years in building an economic development climate that is sustainable and growing to meet the needs of business owners and the citizens.
"It has been a great run, but I am truly excited to lead the new Department of Communications & Media Relations," she continued. "Our communication team brings an impressive skill set to the table. We look forward to the opportunity to grow our existing communications program into a more robust operation."
Vassallo earned her bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Towson University and held several public information and public affairs positions before joining Calvert County Government. She is currently a board member of the College of Southern Maryland Advisory Council, the Patuxent Partnership and Leadership Southern Maryland Leadership Council, and she is a 2007 graduate of Leadership Maryland. Vassallo will transition to the position of director of the new Communications & Media Relations Department July 1. Recruitment is currently underway to fill the DED director's position.
Linda Vassallo to Lead New Department of Communications & Media Relations.