MARYLAND, December 7 - For Immediate Release: Friday, July 12, 2024

From the Offices of Councilmembers Kristin Mink, Will Jawando and Laurie-Anne Sayles

Final vote on legislation establishing the County’s Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund expected on Tuesday, July 16

Montgomery County Councilmembers Kristin Mink (District 5), Will Jawando (At-Large) and Laurie-Anne Sayles (At-Large) will hold a press conference with community advocates after the expected vote on Bill 4-24, Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund – Established, on Tuesday, July 16. The legislation will allow Montgomery County to access revenues from the state fund of the same name created by Maryland’s Cannabis Reform Act of 2023.

Bill 4-24 creates a community-led advisory board to draft an application process for community-based initiatives to support populations harmed by the so-called “War On Drugs,” and make recommendations to the County on how the funding should be distributed.  

Speakers will include representatives from ACLU of Maryland and Racial Justice NOW. 

     What: Press conference for bill establishing the Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund to support populations harmed by the War on Drugs.

     Who: Councilmembers Kristin Mink (District 5) Will Jawando (At-Large), and Laurie-Anne Sayles (At-Large); Hashim Jabar - co-executive director, Racial Justice NOW; Olivia Spaccasi - ACLU of Maryland; and other community representatives.

     When: Tuesday, July 16 at 12 p.m.

     Where: 4^th floor conference room, Council Office Building (100 Maryland Ave., Rockville, MD 20850 - Visitor Information).

Members of the news media must RSVP before 10 a.m. on July 16 to Frankie Fritz - Director of Communications (Office of Councilmember Mink) at [email protected] or 240-389-4677.

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Release ID: 24-259
Media Contact: Frankie Fritz 240-389-4677
Categories: Kristin Mink, Laurie-Anne Sayles, Will Jawando