CLIMATE COMMITTEE ALERT Councilman Bartenfelder council6@baltimorecountymd.gov
On behalf of the RMS Climate Committee we would like to give you some long awaited good news. The Board of Education voted on January 12th to accept the Superintendent's Proposed 2011 Capital Budget. Within that budget there is a line item request for the installation of chillers at Ridgely Middle School!
Thanks to all of you who supported the Climate Committee and Friends of Ridgely by writing letters, making phone calls, attending the Rally for Ridgely and speaking at public forums. Without you, the addition of the chillers would not have been possible.
In addition we would like to thank the following people for all of their letters and support via the media, in order to bring the problem at Ridgely to the forefront:
Senator Jim Brochin(jim.brochin@senate.state.md.us, who has worked tirelessly with us since the beginning
Councilman Kevin Kamenetz(council2@baltimorecountymd.gov), who initiated and followed through with letters and meetings with BCPS, as well as requesting specific information about Ridgely from the county auditor.
Councilman T. Bryan McIntire(council3@baltimorecountymd.gov), our district councilman, who has provided support, guidance, and has always, shared our concerns about the heat problems at Ridgely.
Councilman John Olszewski council7@baltimorecountymd.gov
Delegate Susan Aumann susan.aumann@house.state.md.us
Delegate Bill Frank william.frank@house.state.md.us
Delegate Steve Lafferty stephen.lafferty@house.state.md.us
We know that any of them would appreciate an email or phone call to thank them for their efforts.
**** Remember that this is part of the superintendent's proposed budget that will now go to the County Executive. Jim Smith now has the ability to keep or cut at his discretion. We need to stay vigilant with letters/calls of support asking him to KEEP THE CHILLERS FOR RIDGELY IN THE 2011 CAPITAL BUDGET! His email address is jimsmith@baltimorecountymd.gov and the phone is 410-887-2450. Keep in mind that we may need people to speak at upcoming Public Works sessions. We will let you know when and where to be for that.
Once again the children and staff Ridgely Middle School thank you.
Ridgely Climate Committee
Carolyn Cook - Co Chair Sue Battle-McDonald Kay Hardisky
Laura Mullen Co-Chair Laurie Taylor-Mitchell Julie Sugar
We are being heard and must keep up the momentum. Please look for Climate Alerts via your e-mail. Seasoned members, while still active, could use more help. If you would like to become more active please join the Climate Committee. You can e-mail Laura Mullen at tlmullen4@verizon.net to become a volunteer.
