Fair Access
Fair Access Committee
The Fair Access Committee is composed of up to (7) members. Members may be non-residents; however, the majority of the Committee must be residents of the Town of Poolesville. The term of office of each member shall be two (2) years. Members shall serve until their successors are appointed. No member shall receive any compensation for his or her service.
Meetings
The Committee meets twice per month, typically prior to Commissioner Meetings.
Agendas & Minutes
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Responsibilities
The Committee is tasked with the following duties:
- Actively engage County and State elected representatives to promote fair access to facilities and services provided elsewhere in the County.
- Develop and make recommendations to the Commissioners of Poolesville for measures that can be implemented to promote the needs of Poolesville and the Western Montgomery County Community.
- Based on proposed activities and capital projects related to the Committee’s purpose, prepare and submit annual budget recommendations to the Commissioners of Poolesville.
- Develop recommendations for promotional activities and events for new lobbying efforts and if circumstances require, recommend budget modifications to the Commissioners of Poolesville.
- Act as a liaison between the Town Government and the Western Montgomery County Community.
Presentations
Messaging
- Fair Access Whites Ferry 3rd Anniversary Statement
- Whites Ferry Backgrounder
- Whites Ferry Quick Talking Points 012223
- Case for Community Center Funding in the FY25-26 Budget Final
- MEDIASTATEMENT_WHITESFERRY_April162024_Final
- MEDIA_ADVISORY_Poolesville BOE Forum
- FAC CommunityCenter Press Release
- Judy Docca Passing Statement 8-2024-Final
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PHS’s Groundbreaking Ceremony
Success After Years of Struggle PHS’s Groundbreaking CeremonyRead On... -
New Park Service Master Plan for Whites Ferry.
The National Park Service owns about 65 acres of land around Whites Ferry and are developing a master plan for the area. New Park Service Master Plan for Whites Ferry.Read On... -
Wellness Centers in All High School
County Enacts New Program, with the Support of the Fair Access Committee to Put Wellness Centers in All High Schools Wellness Centers in All High SchoolRead On...
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Members
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Link Hoewing (Chair)
Commissioner Sarah Paksima
Commissioner Edward Reed
(Vacant)
Nancy Kidd
Chuck Copeland
Derek Longbrake
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