IN THE MAP:
-north is toward the upper right corner.
-Developer-owned property is outlined in yellow dashes.
-The red line is the boundary proposed in the Dacey amendment, which would allow dense development west of I-270.
- I-270 is the boundary advocated by the Sugarloaf Alliance.
ACTION NEEDED NOW!
Dacey Proposes Boundary Amendment to Allow Development West of I-270
Council Member Dacey has just proposed an amendment to the Sugarloaf Plan allowing development on the west side of I-270, exempting a developer’s properties from the Plan’s preservation goals (see the map below). Allowing dense development west of I-270 is a break from the historical boundary between dense development and the existing rural, agricultural community.
The amendment will be discussed and may be voted on at the Tuesday, 9/13 County Council meeting.
Take Action Now! The County Council needs to hear from you before they vote tomorrow.
Council Members Fitzwater and Keegan-Ayers have not stated their positions on the boundary. We cannot yet count a majority in favor of the I-270 boundary. They need to hear from you again. Now. See contact details below.
Please send the Council Members a quick email:
- Urge them to vote against the amendment returning to the July 2021 Plan boundary (Rt. 80 and Thurston Road).
- Urge them to support preservation from the Montgomery County line, along I-270 to the Monocacy River.
Attend the meeting if you can, wearing a green shirt. Here’s a link to the page where you’ll find the meeting agenda.
Make Your Voice Heard!
Email or call your Council Member, the At-Large Members, and County Executive Candidate Fitzwater:
Steve McKay (District 2), SMcKay@frederickcountymd.gov, 301-600-1034
Michael Blue (VP, District 5) MBlue@FrederickCountyMD.gov, 301-600-1034
Jerry Donald* (District 1), JDonald@FrederickCountyMD.gov, 301-600-2336
Jessica Fitzwater (District 4), JFitzwater@FrederickCountyMD.gov, 301-600-2336
M.C. Keegan-Ayer (Pres., District 3), MCKeegan-Ayer@FrederickCountyMD.gov, 301-600-1101
Kai Hagen (At Large), KHagen@FrederickCountyMD.gov, 301-600-2336
Phil Dacey (at Large), PDacey@FrederickCountyMD.gov, 301-600-1034
* The Sugarloaf Plan area is within Councilman Donald’s district.
Email your comments to the County Council at councilmembers@frederickcountymd.gov.
County Council meetings are held on the first floor of Winchester Hall, 12 E Church St, Frederick.
If you are not able to attend in person, the Council also will continue to take calls. We recommend that you call in and record your comments AFTER the meeting begins at 5:30: Call 855-925-2801 and enter code 8365. You will be prompted to press * for more options. Press 2 to record a voicemail message that will be played during the meeting.
Watch the meeting online: https://www.frederickcountymd.gov/1225/FCG-TV
As always, thanks for all you do. It’s going to take a BIG village to lift this across the finish line.
The Sugarloaf Alliance represents over 450 stakeholders in the Sugarloaf region. The Alliance’s mission is to protect the unique natural and historical aspects of the Sugarloaf Mountain area and its environment through education and initiatives in support of watersheds, streams, meadows, forests, and historic sites. Working with volunteers, civic groups, and local, state, and federal agencies, the organization’s primary goal is to preserve the unique character and serenity of the area for future generations. Sugarloaf Alliance is a 501(c)(3) organization.
SUGARLOAF-ALLIANCE.ORG
Steve Black, President
Sue Trainor, Vice President
Nick Carrera, Treasurer
Johanna Springston, Secretary