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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 23m

🎙️Join us next week at Farquhar MS for a public safety town hall.

Montgomery County Police and Montgomery County HHS will be there to discuss what they're seeing, talk about how they're supporting our community, and hear directly from you.

Thank you Olney Chamber of Commerce for co-hosting!

Flier promoting Nov. 12 Olney Public Safety Town Hall, set for 7 p.m. at William H. Farquhar Middle School located at 17017 Batchellors Forest Road in Olney, MD 20832.

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 20h

Visited @casaforall.bsky.social Rockville Welcome Center last week. So appreciative of their work and our collective investment in training for good-paying careers - including HVAC technicians and health workers.

Thank you @casaforall.bsky.social for strengthening families and our workforce!

Councilmembers visit the CASA Rockville Welcome Center and vocational training programs

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 3d

The Early Care and Education Excellence Awards honor the dedicated professionals who ensure our youngest learners get high-quality care.

Congrats to this year’s winners. Thank you to all MoCo providers for your work! 🎉

🔗 www2.montgomerycountymd.gov/mcgportalapps/Press_Detail.aspx?Item_ID=47820

Winners of the Montgomery County 2025 Early Care & Education Excellence Awards

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 4d

This work requires collaboration to elevate issues, be strategic with limited resources, and problem solve.

Thank you community + nonprofit leaders, Police, HHS, Recreation and more for stepping up for MV.

mocoshow.com/2025/10/30/montgomery-village-sees-13-8-drop-in-overall-crime-police-report/

Montgomery Village Sees 13.8% Drop in Overall Crime, Police Report - The MoCo Show

Montgomery Village has seen a notable 13.8% decrease in overall crime in 2025, according to Montgomery County Police 6th District Commander Brian Dillman, who shared the update at the Montgomery […]

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 5d

If the federal government doesn't fund November SNAP benefits, 68,000 MoCo residents will be at risk.

The @mococouncilmd.bsky.social is taking action but we cannot plug the gap alone. Thank you Office of Food Systems Resilience for these resources: montgomerycountymd.gov/ofsr/food/index.html

Graphic detailing the County Council's proposed Public Service Support Package, including an additional $3.5 million in food assistance.

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 5d

Proud to stand with my colleagues as we announced a $7.75M Public Service Support Package to help residents and nonprofits weather the federal shutdown. Montgomery County shows up for our community.

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 6d

Honored to speak at the Restoring the Ranks Conference with leaders from across the country focused on strengthening recruitment, retention, & community trust in law enforcement. Proud to share Montgomery County's commitment to our Police & supporting public safety professionals.

Councilmember Luedtke speaking at Restoring the Ranks

Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 7d

It’s Olney Time! 🎉A beautiful fall morning spent with Olney community members, local nonprofits, and the Olney Civic Fund!

Councilmember Luedtke talking to a group at It's Olney Time

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 7d

🚨 Join us in Olney! 🚨
We’ll be hosting a Public Safety Town Hall to hear directly from neighbors, share updates, and discuss community priorities with local public safety officials.

📅 Wednesday, November 12 | 7PM
📍 Farquhar Middle School

Your voice matters—come be part of the conversation!

Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 10d

Welcome to District 7, Ryan’s Place! 💙 Filling such an important gap in our healthcare system — a big step toward true equity of care for all.

🔗 www.thebanner.com/community/lo...

Health care center hopes to fill a gap for people with disabilities and their families

Ryan’s Place Health Services is a primary care center designed for people with developmental disabilities. The center hosted a grand opening on Wednesday.

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 10d

It’s Olney Time! 🎉 Join me & my team at the Olney Farmers & Artists Market on Sun, Oct 26 (9AM–1PM). Meet local nonprofits, win raffle prizes 🎟️, & learn how Olney Civic Fund makes our community thrive. Bring a friend!

🔗 www.olneycivicfund.org/itrsquos-oln...

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 11d

Very important data and a telling report from the Comptroller's Office 👇

“Housing is unaffordable, and there are policies at the local and state level that impact that affordability”

High housing costs are driving people out of Maryland, new state report finds - Maryland Matters

A new state report says Maryland has seen a significant loss of residents to other states for more than a decade, primarily for lower-cost housing – no surprise to developers and housing advocates, bu...

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 12d

🗞️🗞️New Release🗞️🗞️

💲 Security Grant Opportunities
⚖️ Sequential Intercept Model
🎤Public Safety Conversations

🔗👉 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDM...

Standing Up to Hate

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 12d

Big thank you to @cmalbornoz.bsky.social for continuing this tradition of bringing everyone together. We will miss Gabe as @mococouncilmd.bsky.social HHS Committee Chair!

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 12d

Appreciate the HHS-related service providers + advocates who present to our committee each year.

Even more important, given the urgent need to fortify the local social safety net, to understand how to better reach MoCo residents.

Follow along 👉 montgomerycountymd.granicus.com/MetaViewer.p...

Health and Human Services-related boards, committees, and commissions present to the Council’s HHS Committee on Wednesday

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 13d

Excited to join #RestoringTheRanks on Oct 27 at UVA Fairfax with @NLEOMF + @UVAScps.
We’ll tackle law enforcement recruitment & retention with leaders across policing, government & community.

Details 👉 www.scps.virginia.edu/center-publi...

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 14d

Businesses that champion disability inclusion see:

📈 1.6x more revenue
💰 2.6x more net income
🌿 2x more profit

Partner with @SEECONLINE to find skilled candidates and earn tax credits through the Maryland Disability Employment Tax Credit.

🔗 www.seeconline.org/employer/

Become an Employer - SEEC

If you have a staffing need for loyal, reliable, committed and passionate employees or interns, then SEEC can help. We support approximately 200 active job seekers whose background and skills […]

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 17d

Congrats @montvillagemd.bsky.social and thank you Senator Nancy King and the D39 team for securing resources to install solar on six local community centers and facilities.

The project is already reducing electric costs by up to 70%, saving Montgomery Village residents money. A great partnership!

Ribbon cutting for the Montgomery Village Foundation community buildings solar project

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 18d

Love representing these District 7 communities, where we’ve made intentional decisions to protect agriculture. Thank you to these true “stewards of the land.”

In Maryland, Unity and Sunshine preserve history as they evolve

Where We Live | Agricultural preservation regulations help guide growth in Montgomery County communities.

www.washingtonpost.com

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 19d

Know a coach, player, or volunteer who goes above and beyond for MoCo sports? Nominate them for the Unsung Hero Sports Awards, created by the County Council's Sports Advisory Committee! Nominates are due Oct 31!

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks to everyone who joined our Public Safety Town Hall with @MontVillageMD, @MCFRS and @MCPD! Great discussion on how we can work together to keep our community safe and connected.

Councilmember Luedtke alongside participants at the MV Town Hall.

Councilmember Luedtke leading the MV Town Hall.

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 24d

Grateful to everyone who joined us for an important conversation on the Sequential Intercept Model. Together, we explored ways to strengthen our behavioral health response by connecting residents with the right services at the right time. Thank you to our panelists and partners for your insight!

Councilmember Luedtke presenting at the SIM Conference.

Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · 28d

🚨 Join us in Montgomery Village!
We’ll be hosting a Public Safety Town Hall to hear directly from neighbors, share updates, and discuss community priorities with local law enforcement.

📅 Monday, October 13 - 7PM
📍 North Creek Community Center

Come be part of the conversation!

Montgomery Village Public Safety Town Hall

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · Oct 3

🚨New Release!

📖 Federal Shutdown Quick Resource Guide
🚔 Public Safety Town Halls
⚠️ Tools for Safer Roads
🏠 Expanding Outreach to Address Homelessness

🔗 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDM...

Resources for Federal Workers & Families

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Councilmember Dawn Luedtke @dawnluedtke.bsky.social · Oct 3

🚨New Release!

📖 Federal Shutdown Quick Resource Guide
🚔 Public Safety Town Halls
⚠️ Tools for Safer Roads
🏠 Expanding Outfeach to Address Homelessness

🔗 content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MDM...

Resources for Federal Workers & Families

content.govdelivery.com

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