April 2019 Hyattsville Life and Times by Hyattsville Life and Times

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Hyattsville’s 2020 vision comes into focus By Ben Simasek

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Vol. 16 No. 4

Hyattsville’s Community Newspaper

April 2019

For the first time in nine years, Hyattsville has proposed a balanced budget. In fiscal year (FY) 2020, the city’s total projected revenues of $20.726 million cover $20.724 million in proposed spending. Beyond tapping into revenues collected through taxes and fees, city staff have found efficient ways to cover program costs through grants, in-kind partnerships, and other savings and offsets. On March 27, City Treasurer Ron Brooks, City Administrator Tracey Douglas, and each BUDGET continued on page 18

Mary Pat Donoghue shares view of Catholic education By Heather Wright

Mary Pat Donoghue grew up in Hyattsville and was a student, teacher, vice principal and principal at St. Jerome Academy (SJA). From 2009 to 2016, Donoghue shepherded a failing school on the verge of being shut down to a thriving one, complete with waiting lists and national media attention. Numerous Catholic schools across the country, including St. John Bosco Schools in East Rochester, N.Y., Our Lady of Lourdes in Denver, Colo., and Star of the Sea in San Francisco, DONOGHUE continued on page 17

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Hyattsville Mayor Candace Hollingsworth (left) poses with Chief of Police Amal Awad and City Administrator Tracey Douglas after Awad’s swearingin ceremony last December. This is the first time in the city’s history women have held all three top government positions.

History in the making During Women’s History Month in March, 3 women led Hyattsville for the first time

By Roxanne Ready

For the first time in the city’s history, Hyattsville’s top three leaders — Mayor Candace Hollingsworth, Police Chief Amal Awad and City Administrator Tracey Nicholson-Doug-

las — are all women. Each also represents a first for the city individually, and they are well-worth another look this Women’s History Month. Awad, the first female, first African-American, and first LGBT police chief in Hy-

attsville’s 132-year history, said she finds it inspirational to see so many women in government and other professions today achieving their goals and helping each other. HISTORY continued on page 21

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Summer reading program empowers parents and students By Colleen D. Curran

During its Feb. 28 and Mar. 28 meetings, the Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee (EAC) planned for the third year of its volunteer summer reading program, which will continue offering parent workshops and will also expand to include Hyattsville Elementary School (HES). “[The summer reading program] has been one of the best things we’ve done as a committee,” said EAC chairman Daniel Broder. “It’s just grown over the years. I’m really, really looking forward to seeing what we can do with two schools this summer.” Once a week for the last two summers, young students have met at Rosa L. Parks Elementary

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School to participate in various reading activities organized by members of the EAC and school partners. This year, both Rosa Parks Elementary and HES will participate in the program, and students from Edward M. Felegy Elementary School will be able to join activities at Rosa Parks Elementary. “I’ve really enjoyed the program,” said Margaret Featherstone, a hearing and speech sciences graduate student at the University of Maryland (UMD) and an intern with the summer reading program. Featherstone said she especially appreciated the students’ engagement in the program and valued the chance to help them avoid a summer slump. Volunteering for the program made her feel appreciated by, and involved in, the Hyattsville community. Training sessions for parents were introduced last summer and were held at the same time as to the student activities. This summer, interns will facilitate the parent workshops at each school.

“[Last summer] we talked a lot about literacy development in the early years, basic phonological development … communication development and red flags for communication disorders,” said José Ortiz, assistant clinical professor in the UMD Department of Hearing and Speech Sciences, who spoke during the February meeting. He helps run the summer reading program and has been working with families to address kids’ reading issues for a number of years. “The more parent involvement that we can provide — which means more parent education, it means advocacy for the parents to empower them to feel like they have the ability to really make a meaningful difference in their children’s education

achievement — the better,” said Ortiz. Evidence shows that when parents are more involved, children show better educational outcomes, according to Ortiz. “The parents are hungry for this information. They want to do whatever they can to be able to support their kids’ education,” said Ortiz. “One of the big things that we try to do is to make the workshop … as interactive as possible to give the parents — and this is really the key piece — one of the practical tools that they need to be able to support their children’s communication and literacy development.” EAC members Kathy DowBurger and Jen Kubit said that, in addition to the parent workshops, the summer reading program will provide toys for toddlers to make the program

even more inclusive and familyfriendly. Featherstone recently circulated flyers and an interest form at UMD to recruit volunteers. The EAC also opened up volunteer opportunities to Literacy Lab tutors and HES volunteers. DowBurger said that last year they had about eight to 10 volunteers, but will need 20 to 25 volunteers this summer to fully support the reading program at both schools. All volunteers must be 18 or older, undergo an hour-long training and be fingerprinted. Volunteers will support students in many ways, including reading to them, helping them find books and orchestrating rhyming activities. On April 1, the city council voted to include funding for the summer reading program in the proposed fiscal year 2020 budget. The program will begin in June, end in August and follow last summer’s model of meeting once a week on a day that will be determined by volunteer availability. In July, an Amazon book wish list will be available to the community to help fund book giveaways to summer program students.

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Left, Daniel, a Parkdale High School student and member of Parkdale’s Student Government Association, leads a crowd of other students in a chant. Right, a schoolteacher holds up a sign outside the State Building during the speeches portion of March for Our Schools, held on March 11.

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Oﬃcials wowed by students’ creativity at PGCPS art exhibit By Lillian Reese

The Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) North County Student Art Exhibit, featuring 800 pieces of student artwork from 120 schools, ran from March 28 to April 2, and county administrators and University of Maryland (UMD) program directors could only say one thing — “Wow!” For the second year, artwork from northern-area schools was on display at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center Grand Pavilion at UMD. PGCPS Visual Arts Program Supervisor Elizabeth Stuart praised students for their unique creativity in the visual arts. “The visual arts are crucial to the development of the whole child and play a vital role in supporting the core values at the heart of PGCPS,” Stuart said. Art educators carefully picked which pieces were going to represent their schools, according to associate executive director

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SecondhandNews Rotating outdoor art provides fuel for thought By Lauren Flynn Kelly

As you’re strolling, biking or jogging around Hyattsville this

month and taking in the scents and sights of spring’s renewal, you’re likely to notice some new outdoor sculptures near the city’s

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Home on Cleveland Avenue. Another is a prominent accordionlike arch in Beale Circle, just east of the heavily traveled intersection of Route 1 and East-West Highway. The piece, “Era Gate” by George Sabra, was constructed out of 26 reclaimed oil barrels and is intended to provoke conversation about pollution and the burning of fossil fuels. If you stop to look closer, you’ll see it’s covered in numbers that represent pollution-related deaths. “Era Gate,” was recently moved from its original site at Riverdale Community Park on Haig Road to allow for more visibility. And it is part of a rotating collection of the Riverdale Park Public Art Initiative, which kicked off in October 2017 with the permanent installation of “Great Blue Herons” by late artist Joanna Campbell Blake. The initiative also includes an outdoor gallery featuring five sculptures sited around Riverdale Park. These

will all be installed in time for a spring walking tour that is currently in the works, according to Stuart Eisenberg, executive director of the Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (HyCDC), a local nonprofit organization. The Riverdale initiative is just one of many projects and programs currently being managed by the HyCDC, which is also partly responsible for the recent traffic box “wraps” designed by local artists. The nonprofit frequently collaborates with other organizations to ensure that “the goals and plans of the Gateway Arts & Entertainment District are tied to the development that’s happening,” according to Eisenberg. Public art fits into development “because it’s a manifestation and an expression of a community’s values,” he said. The HyCDC conceived the SECONDHAND continued on page 20

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CulturalConnections From rural to urban — a Dominican’s migration By Julia Gaspar-Bates

Claudia Simasek has many happy memories of growing up in the rural town of San Francisco de Macoris, which is about 2.5 hours from Dominican Republic’s capital city, Santo Domingo. “It was a very communal environment. There were no walls in the back-

yard. All the kids in the neighborhood would play together. All the neighbors would invite you to eat. It was normal for the electricity to go off for several hours during the day, so when there was no light in the house, people would gather in the street and talk and wait for the lights to come back on. I was living in a world where there were no

computers or cell phones. People are very hands-on, so you learn skills to take care of your environment. Those kinds of things for me are precious.” Although Simasek had been traveling to the U.S. since the age of 14 to visit extended family, love eventually led her to immigrate here. She met her husband,

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derstand why Americans gather together, but they don’t dance, even on Christmas. I feel that the thing that shocked me the most is that the culture is more closed. I found it not so open as my culture, much more quiet. Not as loud and joyful. In my culture, people are more extroverted and party-oriented. At first it was very hard socially. I was missing my country, and I realized that I had taken a lot of things for granted socially.” Simasek also learned that parenting children was very different in the U.S., particularly after opening her own day care center two years ago, Espirales Montessori Bilingual, in Hyattsville. “In my country, parents have much more authority. Here, parents are more relaxed and have to work a lot and don’t have the time to spend with their kids. At first, I couldn’t understand because in the [Dominican Republic] you don’t need a day care because you have your moms or aunties or neighbors, and you never have to pay. I started to realize that if I had a baby, that would be my future. I realized that many day cares have waiting lists and are full, so I started a day care center. What I like is that I get to give service to the people in Hyattsville.” Hyattsville has also given back to Simasek. After arriving in the U.S., she and Ben lived in Takoma Park, which they loved. However, since housing costs were prohibitively expensive, a realtor suggested exploring Hyattsville. “When we first visited, I liked the neighborhood. People were friendly; they invited us to their home. It felt like my country. Our neighbors are now our friends. I

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HYATTSVILLE CITY ELECTIONS VOTER GUIDE

The Hyattsville Life & Times reached out to all candidates registered to run in the city’s 2019 municipal elections. You’ll find their statements in this section, listed by ward in numeric order. Within wards, candidates are listed alphabetically by last name. WHEN AND WHERE TO VOTE

ELECTION DAY POLLING LOCATIONS

Early voting will be held at the Magruder Park Recreation Center (3911 Hamilton Street) on Saturday, April 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturday, May 4 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. (Please also note that Hyattsville’s Anniversary Parade and Carnival will take place on Saturday, April 27.)

Ward 1 Hyattsville Municipal Building, first floor 4310 Gallatin Street

Early voting at pop-up locations will be held on Wednesday, May 1 at Prince George’s Plaza Metro from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m; the Shops at Arts District from noon to 2:00 p.m.; and the West Hyattsville Metro station from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Election Day is Tuesday, May 7 with voting from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

CANDACE HOLLINGSWORTH Age: 37 Day Job: Director of AmeriCorps Programs for Opportunity Youth Community Involvement: Mayor, City of Hyattsville (2015-Present); chair, Prince George’s County Anti-Lynching Memorial Project Committee (2019-Present); Sisters on the

Planet ambassador, OxFam America (2018-Present); chair, board of directors, ECO City Farms (2013-16); Prince George’s Social Innovation Fund Forty Under 40 (2015); councilmember, Ward 1, Hyattsville City Council (201115); vice-president, Hyattsville Elementary School PTA (201014); vice chair, PGCPS Law, Education, and Public Service Advisory Board (2011-14); member, Hyattsville Community Development Corporation (2011-12) Statement to Voters In 2015, I committed to leading with an appreciation of who we are as a community and a vision for what we desire to become. I asked for your support in building a city that grows in its beauty, safety, inclusiveness and financial viability.

Ward 3 University Christian Church 6800 Adelphi Road Ward 4 St. Matthew’s Episcopal/Anglican Church 5901 36th Avenue

Same Day Voter Registration Hyattsville Municipal Building, second floor 4310 Gallatin Street

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Ward 2 Magruder Park Recreation Center 3911 Hamilton Street

Ward 5 Magruder Park Recreation Center 3911 Hamilton Street

Over the past 4 years we have done just that. We focused on the fundamentals — doing what we do, well — so that we can take on the bigger, bolder things that you expect of us. - We have solid, stable leadership in every city department. - Our general fund balance is healthy and our audits are nearly caught up. - We are completing design and entering construction phases for a new public works facility and a new police and public safety headquarters. - We are breathing new life into each of the city’s major parks and open spaces. - We are expanding our support of small businesses and making targeted investments to improve the resident and visitor experience in each of our commercial corridors. - We are making substantial

investments in programs to address the education, social supports and quality of life for youth, families and seniors. This was not true in 2015. We’ve laid a solid foundation, and over the next four years, I want to work to bring our policies and intentions to life in ways that will have a meaningful impact on the lives of residents. Together, we will shape the image of a strong, resilient community. We will redouble our efforts to increase inventory of affordable housing, improve education and life outcomes for our young people, and truly be an age-friendly, inclusive and equitable community. It has been an honor to be your mayor. We have more to do, and I hope to continue to lead us forward — pragmatically and with optimism. Contact: 202.423.7752 |

cbhollingsworth@gmail.com | facebook.com/mayorcbh ANGELA KENNY Age: 33 Day Job: Certified Management Accountant and office clerk at J. Richard Lilly, MD, ABFP and Associates, P.C. Community Involvement: Police and public safety committee; helped start the Hyattsville teen center; formerly an employee of the City of Hyattsville re-certifications department; board member for the Sonny Frazier Toy Drive Committee; volunteer at Cops on Rooftops; co-founder of the Hyattsville Heroes Bowl Statement to Voters My name is Angela Kenny, and I have lived in Hyattsville my entire life. I am proud to say, “Hyattsville is my home-

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HERE’S WHY YOU CAN STILL COUNT ON CANDACE! COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & CIVIC ENGAGEMENT •

Set the vision for city staff in executing city events

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT •

and activities to promote integration of diverse

residents and business owners to help aid Hyattsville’s

communities in civic life.

• •

Introduced legislation to establish community

new business recruitment.

•

affordable housing units in critical redevelopment areas

Set the vision for city staff to incorporate public

through tax incentives.

•

Initiated the redesign of large city parks (Hyatt, Magruder, and 38th Street) to promote community

•

Introduced legislation to build an affordable housing trust.

•

of the city.

Oversaw rebranding of the Prince George’s Plaza Transit District.

connection and improve amenities in all areas

•

Introduced legislation aimed at increasing inventory of

benefit agreements for development in the city limits. input in decision-making and budgeting.

•

Established the Hyattsville Ambassadors program for

Established business development fund to support

Established the Race & Equity Task Force to make

minority, women-owned businesses, and otherwise

recommendations to ensure that the city lives up to

underrepresented businesses.

ideals for diversity and inclusion.

•

Established complete count committee to increase

EDUCATION

response for 2020 census.

PUBLIC SAFETY •

Introduced legislation adopting President Obama’s Task Force on 21st Century Policing as a framework for Hyattsville law enforcement and community policing activities.

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Introduced legislation to create funding source for initiatives that improve school performance in Hyattsville-Area schools.

•

Established the Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee and Educational Facilities Task Force.

•

Coordinated multi-city (Gateway Arts District) correspondence to PGCPS to communicate priorities

Identified $240K in surcharges unremitted to the city.

and concerns for Area schools.

Set the vision for staff to increase visibility in neighborhoods on bike, foot, and Segway.

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to provide workforce development opportunity for returning citizens and create a pathway into public works and public safety in civil service.

IMMIGRANT SERVICES •

ENVIRONMENT

Introduced legislation to create Clean & Safe Teams

• • • •

Allocated funding for campaign to address litter. Allocated funding for solar powered trash receptacles. Allocated funding for Capital Bikeshare network. Set the vision for staff for marketing campaign to address litter and safe collections for sanitation

Introduced legislation that created VISTA position

workers.

for informational series for immigrant or otherwise marginalized communities.

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service providers in Hyattsville.

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SENIORS

Supported establishing a working group for immigration Secured partnership to provide $50K in pro bono legal

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age-friendly city and establish the age-friendly working

defense for county residents facing deportation.

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Supported noncitizen voting legislation in Hyattsville. Supported sanctuary city legislation in Hyattsville.

group for Hyattsville.

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YOUTH DEVELOPMENT •

Expanded funding for robust youth and young adult programming through a dedicated “Teen Center.”

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Established VISTA position to create mentoring network/program in Hyattsville.

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Set vision for City staff for standards in youth development and engagement.

•

Introduced legislation for Hyattsville to become an

Hosted Conversations with the Cool Kids to get youth input on city services and activities.

Authorized by Friends of Candace Hollingsworth | Talía Guzman-Gonzalez, Treasurer

Set the vision for city staff to consider agefriendly amenities in city parks, facilities, and future development.

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town.” I love how Hyattsville is a small, close community where you know your neighbor, and people are people and love is love. If elected mayor of Hyattsville, I would like to unite our community to make it the best it could be. As mayor, I would build the community as a whole, fine-tune the arts and historical districts and help develop the Hamilton Street corridor. For the safety of our neighbors, I’ll push for a traffic light on Queens Chapel Road and Nicholson Street. I will also find ways to retain our police officers, whom we train to stay in our city instead of getting jobs elsewhere. I will also find ways to support our fire department and EMS crews. I would like to help Hyattsville step up into the future while keeping our same old small town values. So vote for ANGELA KENNY, and I will take Hyattsville to the next level. WE ARE HYATTSVILLE ONE CITY – ONE TOWN Any questions, you can contact me at akenny491@gmail. com.

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this vibrant community that welcomes people of diverse backgrounds, where families and local businesses can thrive. He is looking forward to getting to know his neighbors in the coming weeks, and to winning their trust and their vote to represent them as their city councilmember for the next 4 years.

WARD 1

LUKAS HALIM Age: 39 Day Job: Data scientist Community Involvement: Volunteers as a driver and child sitter for DC 127, an organization that seeks to support foster and adoptive families and to support those at risk of entering the child welfare system Statement to Voters Lukas moved to Hyattsville with his wife and children in 2017 and found welcoming neighbors, walkable streets, active email lists and community events like the Hops Hop that make it a wonderful place to live. Lukas comes to the race eager to listen to the citizens of Hyattsville about the issues that matter to them. He has a strong desire to keep building

KEVIN WARD Age: 41 Day Job: Technology strategist and business owner Community Involvement: Hyattsville City Councilmember; council vice president; Hyattsville Elementary School PTA; Hyattsville Middle School PTO; Northwestern High School PTSA; White House Foster Care & Technology Hackathon; Forbes 30 Under 30 Mentor; three-time Rotary Paul Harris Fellow for Dedica-

tion to Youth Leadership and Service; assistant camp director RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards) for over 15 years Statement to Voters It has been an honor to represent the residents of Ward 1 over the past 4 years, and I am asking for the opportunity to serve a second term. During my first term, Ward 1 received sustained attention from the city for city services, and it experienced an explosion of economic growth throughout the Route 1 Corridor. If fortunate enough to be re-elected, I commit both to furthering the good work of our city government and to prioritizing the following four issues: 1. Access to city services - Equalizing availability of all city services to all residents - Ensuring the city focuses resources on vulnerable parts of our community, like our seniors - Supporting technology solutions for delivery of city services 2. Smart development - Advocating for responsible economic development of the Route 1 Corridor and of Magruder Park - Focusing on infrastructure that adds value for Ward 1 residents and existing Route 1 businesses (parking, cross-

walks, etc.) 3. Help to Hyattsville families - Increasing high-quality, low-cost aftercare options for working parents - Partnering with local schools to help Hyattsville students - Increasing and sustaining meaningful programming for seniors 4. Transportation - Continuing to prioritize multi-modal transportation options - Advocating for pedestrian safety along Route 1 - Increasing parking capacity One of the best things about serving as your Hyattsville City Council representative has been meeting with residents and talking about what is going on in the community. Whether at Vigilante Coffee Company “office hours,” at monthly Ward 1 meetups, or simply meeting with a resident who contacted me about an issue, my passion has been listening to constituent concerns and actively working to address them. Further information can be found on facebook.com/wardforward1. I humbly ask for your vote on May 7.

Re-Elect

Kevin Ward Hyattsville City Council, Ward One If fortunate enough to be reelected as your City Councilmember, I commit both to furthering the good work of our government and to prioritizing the following four issues: 1. City Services: Ensuring Equal Access and Focus on Those in Need 2. Smart Development: Responsible Development that Benefits Residents and Businesses 3. Helping Hyattsville Families: Focusing on Parents, Students, and Seniors 4. Transportation: Prioritizing Multi-Modal Options and Parking One of the best things about serving as your Hyattsville City Councilmember has been to meet with residents and talk about what is going on in the community. Whether at Vigilante Coffee “office hours,” at monthly Ward One meetups, or simply meeting with a resident who contacted me about an issue, my passion has been listening to constituent concerns and actively working to address them. I humbly ask for your vote on May 7.

Authorized by Friends of Kevin Ward, Chad Copeland, Treasurer

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You Are From, We’re Glad You Are our Neighbor” signs in and around Hyattsville, lobbied to pass sanctuary city legislation in Hyattsville

ROBERT POISSON Age: 63 Day Job: Retired Maryland lawyer Community Involvement: I belong to St. Jerome parish. I was on the board of the HMB (Hyattsville/Mt. Rainier/ Brentwood) Boys and Girls Club. I am a member of the Terrapin Club at the University of Maryland (UMD). I am on the board of the Prince George’s Chapter of the UMD Lifetime Alumni Association. I am a member of the Pyramid Atlantic Art Center in Hyattsville. Statement to Voters You are invited to a block party at my home on Oglethorpe Street on April 28 at noon.

DANNY SCHAIBLE Age: 42 Day Job: Project manager, National Park Service Community Involvement: 2018-present: Elected to the Prince George’s County Democratic Central Committee, District 22 — Volunteer position to help elect Democratic candidates, advance Democratic policy objectives, and engage Democratic activists and voters; 2018-present: Save Our Sustainable Hyattsville founding member — Hyattsville group organized to oppose the Magruder Pointe redevelopment project; 2017-present: Our Revolution Prince George’s County Steering Committee — Grassroots progressive political activism at county, state and national level; 2016-2017: Distributed ~250 trilingual “No Matter Where

Statement to Voters I was born in Seattle as a middle child of six kids. I am the first among my family to finish high school, and I put myself through college, earning a degree in landscape architecture. Since then, I have had a meaningful career with the National Park Service, spending seven years at Yosemite before transferring to D.C. in 2012. I have two kids that attend public schools, my youngest with autism. On March 30, 2019, I married Jennifer Linn. At Yosemite, my work focused on the preservation of cultural resources, including the park’s hotels, campgrounds, roads, trails and archeological sites. In D.C., my work has focused on managing design and construction projects, including restoring historic properties, repairing transportation infrastructure, and renovating public parks. If elected, I will use my experience to help Hyattsville navigate complicated projects as we preserve our city’s historic character, create new public

spaces, and guide redevelopment projects to maximize community benefit. As your councilmember, I’ll work to: - Expand curbside compost collection. Since 2015, Hyattsville has managed a pilot curbside compost collection program. It has been at capacity of 100 households for many years, and I would like to make it available to all citizens. - Levy a property tax surcharge on long-term vacancies in our city. Our excessive vacancies lead to blight, decrease property values, create a burden on our limited code enforcement resources and depress the vitality of our community. - Create an affordable, city-run aftercare program. Currently, there are no public aftercare programs within Hyattsville. Our families deserve high-quality aftercare for their children that is local, affordable and inclusive. - Stop the proposed Magruder Pointe redevelopment project. This project, sited within a floodplain on land zoned to accommodate expansion of Magruder Park, demolishes a historic building, adds no new public amenities, and would further tax our infrastructure

and neighborhood schools.

EMILY STRAB Age: 34 Day Job: Music teacher and school administrator Community Involvement: Started and administrated a new babysitting co-op in the city; launched an early childhood music program that I taught; heading Hyattsville’s longest-running neighborhood watch as captain; donated time to my children’s school to remodel classrooms and served as treasurer of the board that initiated a Montessori preschool program; writing for and serving on the board of the Hyattsville Life & Times; served as vice chair on Hyattsville’s Police and Public Safety Citizens’ Advisory Committee; coached T-ball with my husband at Magruder Park; communicated with city

Danny Schaible for Hyattsville City Council Ward 2 Putting Good Ideas Into Action! As your council member, I’ll work to: ➜ Expand curbside compost collection ➜ Explore a property tax surcharge on long-term vacancies in our city ➜ Create an affordable, city-run aftercare program ➜ Stop the proposed Magruder Pointe redevelopment project

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To learn more, visit me online:

Hyattsville is a small town that punches above its weight. I pledge to continue Hyattsville’s progressive tradition by making our city more livable, sustainable, and responsive to the needs of working families.

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staff to replace the gate at King Park (tot lot) Statement to Voters I am a music educator, mother of three and active member of the community. I have served on the city’s Police & Public Safety Committee and run my neighborhood watch, and I contribute as a writer to the Hyattsville Life & Times. I am passionate and dedicated to helping my neighbors, such as advocating for the replacement of the gate at King Park, and I hope to continue to help neighbors in the role of city councilmember. I believe that the role of councilmember is to do more than legislate, but serve as a community coordinator, a mediator between neighbors, and to represent Hyattsville’s interest to county and state organizations. Someone who represents their neighbors has a duty to reach out and listen to them, and I am committed to doing so in both English and Spanish. Our city still has a lot of work to do to encourage inclusivity in civic life, which requires members of council to put in time and effort in community building and bridging. The largest issue facing our community is the recent tax assessment increases, and I believe that the city needs to respond to the burden that this is creating for fixed-income and low-to-middle-income residents. Hyattsville’s diversity is one of its greatest strengths, but it is important to foster the ability for groups of all types to be able to afford to stay in Hyattsville. Somos todos Hyattsville. emilystrabforhyattsville.com, fb.me/Emily4HVL, emilystrabforhyattsville@ gmail.com

WARD 3 MATTHEW FRATERMAN Age: 30 Day Job: International relations officer (Department of Labor) Community Involvement: Peace Corps (Togo); Ameri-

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has an impact. Casting a vote for Matthew Fraterman is casting a vote for a public servant that you know will fight for your interests every day of the week. Matthew Fraterman has been serving communities for a decade. Now he’s ready to serve Hyattsville.

Corps NCCC; Habitat for Humanity (NOLA); Hyattsville First United Methodist Church Statement to Voters Matthew Fraterman is a lifelong public servant who has spent the majority of his career focused on building communities to their full potential. It’s because of this commitment to his community that he is running for office. Hyattsville has many challenges that we will all be facing in the coming years; it is in those challenges that Matthew sees opportunity. As a city councilman, Matthew plans on tackling several issues, particularly affordable housing and community development. Hyattsville is seeing a huge spark in development; while he is excited to see Hyattsville continue develop and grow, Matthew is making a commitment to affordable housing and will fight for that within our community. Through it all, Matthew has also taken steps to ensure that the campaign will be run in such a way that Hyattsville can be proud. Matthew and his staff have committed to running a positive campaign and have not taken any donations. If elected, Matthew also plans on committing to civility with all those on the council, even when there is disagreement. Matthew Fraterman is running for city council because he knows he can make a difference. He can see the connection between the challenges Hyattsville faces and the capabilities he has refined as a result of his career in public service. He serves because he cares about his fellow citizens and because he knows his work

BEN SIMASEK Age: 32 Day Job: IT business analyst/ product manager at Peace Corps Community Involvement: Anacostia Watershed Society steward, cleanup coordinator; Hyattsville Life and Times volunteer writer; Northstar Tutoring

volunteer; University Hills Civic Association block captain Statement to Voters As city councilmember, my main goal will be to act as a communication liaison between local government and Ward 3 residents. This communication flows both ways. As I learn about local issues affecting my neighbors, I will do my best to share clear and timely information with them. When neighbors bring things to my attention that are of interest or concern to them, I will try to help them address these issues by raising them with the city or other local authorities and taking action whenever possible. I believe everyone should have the opportunity to be informed and to share their input on matters important to them. I can’t promise to help solve every problem or make everyone happy. However, I am determined to listen to every Ward 3 resident, thoughtfully consider their ideas and give them the respect they deserve. I want my all neighbors to feel connected

to their local government and empowered to effect change (or prevent unwanted changes, in some cases). I especially want to help reduce language and cultural barriers to participation, so that all voices can be heard on local issues. With its task forces, committees, programs and outreach, Hyattsville is striving to be inclusive and welcoming for residents of all ages, races, cultures, beliefs, genders, orientations, abilities and socioeconomic statuses. I’d love to contribute to the city’s great efforts towards participatory government. I have my own background, perspectives and values, which guide my vision of an ideal community. I’m happy to describe myself and my ideas to anyone who asks. However, my mission as a councilmember isn’t to work towards my personal ideal of Hyattsville; it’s to listen to my neighbors, bring together our collective ideas and create a strong community together.

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For Hyattsville City Council  —A New Voice for Ward 5— Committed to: • • • •

Advancing your concerns Keeping Hyattsville affordable Improving safety for all residents Celebrating our diverse heritage

AM COMMITTED TO

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"Your vote helps me continue my work community building in Hyattsville and serving the diverse residents of Ward 2."

Elect Robert Poisson to City Council EXPERIENCED LEADER as head of Ward 2 Neighborhood Watch and Vice Chair of Police and Public Safety Committee

- Ensuring Good Government - Providing All Necessary Services of a City of This Size - Benefitting from the Diversity of All of our Citizens - Providing Sensible Solutions for All Legacy Issues - Moving the City Forward to Create the Possible

Mother who led efforts to IMPROVE OUR PARKS to keep our children safe Homeowner who will fight to KEEP HYATTSVILLE BEAUTIFUL AND AFFORDABLE for our diverse community as it grows and changes

Vote Robert Poisson for Hyattsville City Council, Ward 2 Campaign Block Party, Sunday, April 28 at noon, 3819 Oglethorpe Street

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Teacher who knows the importance of RESPECT, CIVILITY, AND REASON when listening to our residents in English and Spanish

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Egg Hunt and Pancakes!

Join us Saturday, April 13, for some fun hop-penings in Magruder Park! First up is our annual Pancake Breakfast from 9 to 11 a.m. Meals are $5 each and FREE for kids ages 2 and under. The Great Magruder Park Egg Hunt begins at 11 a.m., with FREE egg hunts organized by age group. Please BYOB (Bring Your Own Basket) and come enjoy all the festivities with a V.I.B. (Very Important Bunny)! Reservations are recommended and can be made at www.hyattsville. org/egg-hunt. For more information, please contact Cheri Everhart at ceverhart@hyattsville.org or (301) 985-5021.

Spring Cleaning

Mary Prangley Cleanup Day: Place your bulk trash items curbside after 6 p.m. on Friday, April 12, for collection that Saturday morning. FREE of charge, rain or shine, the City will pick up mattresses, box springs, chairs, tables, room doors, grills, swings, cabinets, empty paint cans, TV carts, bathtubs, sinks, toilets, and wall units. Questions? Please call (301) 985-5000. Electronics & Paint Recycling: Electronics can be dropped off FREE of charge on Saturday, April 20, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m., at 4633 Arundel Place. Hyattsville Public Works staff will be on-site to answer any questions you may have. Call (301) 985-5000 to learn more. Yuck Old Paint staff will be with us, too. They recycle wet paint, in its original container, for $5 per container (cash, checks, or charge). Questions? Call (888) 509-YUCK (9825).

Candidate Forum

The Hyattsville Life & Times will host a Candidate Forum at the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street) on Wednesday, April 24, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Candidates will answer pre-selected questions from residents about local issues. Submit YOUR question before midnight on April 15 by visiting www.speakuphvl. com/forums, emailing managingeditor@ hyattsvillelife.com, or dropping it off at 4310 Gallatin Street during business hours. Please note that the City is not endorsing this or any candidate forum, but to help inform residents, it will broadcast this Forum on cable (Comcast channel 71, Verizon channel 12) and stream it online at www.hyattsville.org/meetings.

City Elections

The City of Hyattsville will hold elections on Tuesday, May 7. Polls will be open that day 7 a.m. – 8 p.m. To find the nearest polling place in your ward, visit www.hyattsville.org/polls. You can also vote early on Saturday, April 27, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m., and Saturday, May 4, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m., at Magruder Park (3911 Hamilton Street). Mayor and City Council seats are up for election in all five of the City’s wards. To find out who’s running for Mayor and City Council in your ward, visit www.hyattsville.org/registered-candidates. The City also seeks judges for the two early voting days, as well as Election Day. Residents can register to vote with a form available at the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street) Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m., or by visiting www.hyattsville.org/elections. DON’T FORGET: Both non-U.S. citizens and teens who are at least 16 years old can vote in City elections if: the City is your primary residence, you do not vote else-

City staff and members of the Hyattsville Age-Friendly Work Group are recognized by AARP representatives for drafting the Age-Friendly Action Plan recently adopted by Mayor and Council; Empleados de la Ciudad y miembros del Grupo de Trabajo Age-Friendly son reconocidos por representantes de la organización AARP por redactar el Plan de Acción para Mejorar a Hyattsville para la Gente Mayor. El plan reciamente fue aprobado en la Ciudad. where, and a court hasn’t restricted your ability to vote. To learn more about any aspect of City elections visit www.hyattsville.org/ elections or call (301) 985-5001.

Anniversary Festival

The City will celebrate its 133rd Anniversary in Magruder Park from Thursday, April 25, until Sunday, April 28. There’s fun for everyone – including a carnival with food, games, and rides. Be sure to join us on Saturday, April 27, for the main events! The City’s parade will step-off at 11 a.m. that morning, and that evening we’ll have live music from the N2N Band, good beer, and some spectacular fireworks! Thursday, April 25 (Carnival): 5 – 9 p.m. Friday, April 26 (Carnival): 5 – 10 p.m. Saturday, April 27 (Parade): 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27 (Early Voting): 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday, April 27 (Carnival): 12 – 10 p.m. Saturday, April 27 (Concert & Fireworks): 6:30 p.m. Sunday, April 28 (Carnival): 12 – 5 p.m. For more updates, please visit www.hyattsville.org/anniversary and follow us on Facebook (@CityofHyattsville), Twitter (@HyattsvilleMD), and Instagram (@ CityofHyattsville)! Please note that special parking restrictions will be in effect before and during the parade from Hyattsville Middle School along 42nd Avenue (starting at Oliver Street), Jefferson Street, and Hamilton Street (between Gallatin Street and 40th Place up to 37th Place) until it reaches the reviewing stage at Magruder Park.

Arbor Day Celebration

Celebrate Arbor Day with us on Sunday, April 28, at 11 a.m., in Centennial Park! The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will be there to recognize us for 28 years as a Tree City, and we’ll be giving away bundles of native trees and monarch butterfly friendly perennials. We’ll also have Vigilante Coffee with us! For more information, please call (301) 985-5057 or email caistis@hyattsville.org.

Download the City’s App

Did we miss your trash this week? Have you run over the same pothole one too many times? Have no fear, My Hyattsville is here! Download our app or visit

www.hyattsville.org/request to report non-emergency issues or request City services. Once submitted, you can track your request with real-time updates from City staff. My Hyattsville is available on the Apple and Google Store.

purchase a ticket the day of for $20. We accept cash, checks, and money orders. For more information, please visit www. preservehyattsville.org/tours or call (301) 699-5440.

Law Day

Our new and improved Residential Parking Program is here! In the upcoming months, permit applications will be rolled out by Residential Parking Zone at www.hyattsville.org/res-parking. Applications for Zones 4 and 12 are already available. Residents can also submit applications by mail or at the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street) during business hours. For additional questions, please call (301) 985-5000.

On Wednesday, May 1, seniors can meet with a lawyer for FREE to discuss advance directives and health care power of attorney. The service is being provided by a partnership between the City of Hyattsville, Hyattsville Aging in Place, Helping Hands in University Park, the Maryland State Bar, and Prince George’s County. Free, individual, halfhour appointments will be available between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. at the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street). Interpretation will be provided for non-English speakers. Reservations are required and space is limited. To make a reservation, please call (301) 887-3101.

Summer Jam

It’s back! The 2019 Summer Jam Series starts Friday, May 17, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., at the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street). Come jam out to the fine sounds of fiddling from The Roustabouts, enjoy good eats from Smoke Rattle & Roll BBQ, and sip on beer from brewery Streetcar 82! We’ll also have Mandy the Clown, our moon bounce, and family fun for everyone! Visit www.hyattsville. org/summerjam for more on our 2019 Summer Jam Series, running the third Friday of each month from May to September, and be sure to watch our social media for any updates!

Micro Farmers Market

If Summer Jam is back, that means the City’s Micro Farmers Market is too! Come to 4310 Gallatin on Friday, May 17, 4 – 8 p.m., for the best in fresh, local produce. For more information or to become a vendor, please email epreston@hyattsville. org or visit www.hyattsville.org/fresh.

Historic Houses Tour

The Hyattsville Preservation Association’s annual Historic Hyattsville House Tour will take place on Sunday, May 19, 1 – 5 p.m. The tour will depart from the Multipurpose Room of the City Building (4310 Gallatin Street) at 12:30 p.m. You can purchase a ticket in advance for $15 at Franklin’s (5123 Baltimore Avenue) or the City Building through May 18, or

Residential Parking Permits

Camp Staycation

Brough to you by the Hyattsville Teen Center, Camp Staycation is a summer program designed for youth grades 6 – 12. Get your exploring on with a variety of half-day field trips, events, and activities here in the DMV. The best part: is it’s ALL FREE! Register for as many trips as you want, but remember that space is limited, so sign up soon! For more information, visit www.hyattsville.org/staycation.

Money for Your Business

Looking to invest in new growth for your business? Through the generous support of a Community Legacy grant from the State of Maryland, the City of Hyattsville can once again match local businesses dollar-for-dollar, for an amount between $5,000 and $50,000, on exterior development projects. This includes repainting, exterior shutters, gutters, windows, siding, doors, masonry, finishes, lighting, and signage. Applications will be accepted from Wednesday, March 27, until 4 p.m. on Wednesday, May 22. Visit www.hyattsville.org/facade-improvement to learn more and apply today!

Bike to Work Day

Friday, May 17, is Bike to Work Day: Celebrating a cleaner, healthier, and more fun way to commute in our area! Visit www.biketoworkmetrodc.org and sign up to make a pit stop in Magruder Park that day from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. The City, Arrow Bicycle, Vigilante Coffee, Shortcake Bakery, and other community partners will be there to give you water, snacks, t-shirts, and much more!

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¡Desayuno y Búsqueda de Huevos!

N2N, cervezas frías y fuegos artificiales. jueves, 25 de abril (Carnaval): 5 – 9 p.m. viernes, 26 de abril (Carnaval): 5 – 10 p.m. sábado, 27 de abril (Desfile): 11 a.m. sábado, 27 de abril (Votación Temprana): 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. sábado, 27 de abril (Carnaval): 12 – 10 p.m. sábado, 27 de abril (Concierto y Fuegos Artificiales): 6:30 p.m. domingo, 28 de abril (Carnaval): 12 – 5 p.m.

¡Acompáñenos el sábado, 13 de marzo para un día lleno de diversión en el Parque Magruder! Primero es nuestro Desayuno Anual de Panqueques, lo cual toma plazo de 9 a.m. hasta las 11 a.m. El desayuno cuesta $5 por persona y es GRATIS para niños memores de dos años. ¡Después, a las 11 a.m., continua la diversión con la Gran Búsqueda de Huevos en el Parque Magruder! La búsqueda es completamente GRATIS y es organizada basada por edad. ¡Por favor traigan su propia canasta y vengan a disfrutar junto al Conejito de la Ciudad! Recomendamos que por favor visiten el sitio www.hyattsville.org/egg-hunt para reservar un espacio. Para más información, contacte a Cheri Everhart vía ceverhart@hyattsville.org o llamándole al (301) 985-5021.

Para más información, por favor visite www.hyattsville.org/anniversary y también siga nuestra página de Facebook (@ CityofHyattsville), Twitter (@HyattsvilleMD) e Instagram (@CityofHyattsville). Por favor note que habrá restricciones de parqueo antes y durante el desfile. Las rutas desde Hyattsville Middle School por la Avenida 42 (desde la Calle Oliver), Calle Jefferson y Calle Hamilton (desde Calle Gallatin y 40th hasta 37th Place) todas estarán afectadas hasta que llegue el desfile al Parque Magruder.

Días de Limpieza

Día de Limpieza Mary Prangley: Dejen sus basuras grandes en el bordillo después de las 6 p.m. el viernes, 12 de abril y la Ciudad la recogerá GRATUITAMENTE la siguiente mañana. Puede dejar colchones, bases de cama, sillas, mesas, puertas, parrillas, columpios, gabinetes, latas vacías de pintura, muebles de televisores, bañeras y lavamanos. ¿Preguntas? Llame al (301) 9855000. Reciclaje de Electrónicos y Pintura Expirada: Usted puede dejar sus electrónicos para que sean reciclados GRATUITAMENTE el sábado, 20 de abril, en la 4633 Arundel Place, desde las 7 a.m. hasta la 1 p.m. Empleados del Departamento de Obras Públicas de la Ciudad estarán allí para responder a sus preguntas. Por favor llame al (301) 985-5000 si necesita información adicional. Empleados de Yuck Old Paint también estarán presente. Ellos Reciclan pintura expirada en sus contenedores originales y cobran $5 por cada contenedor que colectan (puede pagar con efectivo, cheque o tarjeta). ¿Preguntas? Llame al (888) 509-YUCK (9825).

Foro de Candidatos

El Hyattsville Life & Times sostendrá un Foro de Candidatos en el Edificio Municipal (4310 Gallatin Street) el miércoles, 24 de abril, de 7 p.m. hasta las 9 p.m. los candidatos responderán a preguntas preelegidas de residentes sobre asuntos locales. Someta SU pregunta antes de medianoche el 15 de abril vía www.speakuphvl.com/forums, por correo electrónico a managingeditor@hyattsvillelife.com o en persona al Edificio Municipal durante horas de negocio. Por favor note que la Ciudad no está apoyando a este evento o ningún foro de candidatos pero para ayudar a informar residentes, transmitirá este Foro en el canal 71 de Comcast, canal 12 de Verizon y vía www.hyattsville.org/meetings.

Elecciones de la Ciudad

La Ciudad de Hyattsville sostendrá elecciones el martes, 7 de mayo. Las urnas se abrirán ese día de 7 a.m. hasta las 8 p.m. Para encontrar el Centro para Votación en su Distrito, visite www.hyattsville.org/polls. También puede votar temprano el sábado, 27 de abril, 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. y el sábado, 4 de mayo, 9 a.m.

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Celebración del Día del Árbol

Director of Human Resources for the City of Hyattsville Vivian Snellman drops off nonperishable food items at a community blessings box near Hyattsville Elementary School. Directora de Recursos Humanos para la Ciudad de Hyattsville Vivian Snellman contribuye artículos de comida para la caja comunitaria de bendiciones cerca de la Escuela Hyattsville Elementary. – 7 p.m. en el Parque Magruder (3911 Hamilton Street). Los puestos Concejales del Municipio de la Ciudad para los cinco distritos y el puesto de alcalde estarán abiertos para elección. Para averiguar quién presento su candidatura para Concejal o Alcalde, visite www. hyattsville.org/registered-candidates. La Ciudad también está buscando jueces para los dos días de voto temprano y el Día de Elección. Residentes pueden inscribirse para votar completando una forma disponible en el Edificio Municipal (4310 Calle Gallatin), abierto lunes a viernes, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. ¡También puede visitar el sitio www.hyattsville.org/elections! NO SE OLVIDE: Residentes de la Ciudad que no son ciudadanos y jóvenes que tienen por lo menos 16 años pueden votar en las elecciones de la Ciudad sí: la Ciudad es su primaria residencia, no vota en otro lugar y la corte no ha limitado su habilidad para votar. Para aprender más sobre cualquier aspecto de la Elecciones de la Ciudad, por favor visite www.hyattsville.org/elections o llame al (301) 985-5001.

Fiesta del Aniversario de Hyattsville

¡La Ciudad estará conmemorando sus 133 años con una Fiesta de Aniversario en el Parque Magruder! Las fiestas empiezan desde el jueves, 25 de abril y duraran hasta el domingo, 28 de abril. Habrá diversión para todos – incluyendo un carnaval, comida, juegos y mucho más! Asegúrense de acompañarnos el sábado, 27 de abril, para las atracciones principales. El Desfile de la Ciudad empezara a las 11 a.m. esa mañana y en la tarde, tendremos música en vivo de la Banda

¡Celebre el Día del Árbol junto a nosotros el domingo, 28 de abril, a las 11 a.m., en el Parque Centennial! El Departamento de Recursos Naturales del Estado de Maryland estará allí para reconocernos por nuestros 28 años de ser una Ciudad de Árboles. Para celebrar este acontecimiento, estaremos regalando arbolitos nativos y plantas perennes. ¡También nos acompañara Vigilante Coffee! Para más información, por favor llame al (301) 985-5057 o mande un correo electrónico a caistis@ hyattsville.org.

Descargue la Aplicación de la Ciudad

¿No recogimos su basura esta semana? ¿Le ha pegado al mismo bache tantas veces que ya no se acuerda cuantas veces ha pasado? Tenemos la solución, ¡My Hyattsville! Descargue nuestra aplicación o visite www.hyattsville.org/request para reportar asuntos de no emergencia o solicitar servicios de la Ciudad. Al tener la información, empleados de la Ciudad estarán actualizándoles en tiempo real el progreso del asunto. My Hyattsville ya está disponible en la Apple y Google Store.

Summer Jam

¡Ha regresado! La Series Summer Jam de 2019 empieza el viernes, 17 de mayo, 6:30 – 8:30 p.m., en el Edificio Municipal (4310 Calle Gallatin). ¡Vengan a disfrutar de la música de Los Roustabouts, echarse una rica comida de Smoke Rattle & Roll BBQ y e probar unas cervezas hechas localmente de Streetcar 82! También tendremos Mandy la Payasa, nuestra brinca brinca y diversión familiar para todos! Para más sobre nuestra Series Summer Jam de 2019, visiten a www.hyattsville.org/summerjam, lo cual continua el tercer viernes de cada mes entre mayo y hasta septiembre! Asegúrense de ver nuestras redes sociales para actualizaciones.

Mercadito de Hyattsville

Si los Summer Jam estan devuelta, eso significa que el Mercadito de la Ciudad también ha regresado! Vengan al Edificio Municipal el viernes, 17 de mayo, 4 – 8 p.m., para lo mejor de productos frescos y locales. Visiten a wwww.hyattsville.org/fresh o manden un correo

electrónico a epreston@hyattsville.org para más información o para convertirse en un vendedor.

Recorrido de Casas Históricas

La Asociación para la Preservación de Hyattsville tendrá su Recorrido Anual de Casa Históricas de Hyattsville el domingo, 19 de mayo, 1 – 5 p.m. El recorrido saldrá del Multipurpose Room en el Edificio Municipal, 4310 Calle Gallatin, a las 12:30 p.m. Se pueden comprar entradas por adelantado en el restaurante Franklin’s (5123 Baltimore Avenue) hasta el 18 de mayo por $15 c/u, o se las pueden comprar por $20 c/u en 4310 Calle Gallatin el día del evento. Aceptamos efectivo, cheques y giros postales. Para más obtener más información, por favor visiten a www.preservehyattsville.org/tours o llamen al (301) 699-5440.

Permisos de Parqueo Residencial

¡Nuestro nuevo y mejorado Programa de Parqueo Residencial ha llegado! En los meses siguientes, la Ciudad avisara cuando las solicitudes de permisos para las diferentes Zonas de Parqueo Residencial estén disponibles (Zonas 4 y 12 ya están disponibles). Las solicitudes de permisos pueden ser completadas visitando el sitio web www.hyattsville.org/res-parking, por correo o en persona en el Edificio Municipal (4310 Calle Gallatin) durante horas de negocios. Para preguntas adicionales, por favor llame al (301) 985-5000.

Camp Staycation

Traído en parte gracias al Centro de Jóvenes de Hyattsville, Camp Staycation es un programa de verano para jóvenes en los grados 6 – 12. ¡Deje que su joven explore el área local junto a nosotros! Los llevaremos a eventos, viajes cercanos y actividades a lo cual garantizamos diversión! La mejor parte de todo: es COMPLETAMENTE GRATIS! Inscríbalos para todos los viajes posibles pero acuérdese que como el espacio es limitado, que actúe rápido y los inscriban ya! Para más información, por favor visite www.hyattsville.org/staycation.

Dinero para su Negocio

¿Quieren invertir en el crecimiento de su negocio? Gracias al apoyo generoso del Estado de Maryland mediante una subvención de Legados Comunitarios, la Ciudad de Hyattsville nuevamente puede igualar, dólar-por-dólar por una cantidad entre $5,000 y $50,000, a negocios que realicen proyectos de desarrollo en sus exteriores. Se incluye re-pintura, contraventanas exteriores, canales, ventanas, revestimiento, puertas, albañilería, refinamiento, iluminación y señalización. Aplicaciones estarán siendo aceptadas desde el miércoles, 27 de abril, hasta las 4 p.m. el miércoles, 22 de mayo. ¡Visiten a www. hyattsville.org/facade-improvement para ver más y solicitar hoy!

Montar en Bici al Trabajo

El viernes, 17 de mayo, es el Día de Montar en Bici al Trabajo, celebrando una manera más limpia, sana y más divertida de llegar al trabajo en nuestra área. Visiten a www.biketoworkmetrodc.org e inscríbanse para hacer una parada en Parque Magruder ese día entre las 6:30 a.m. y las 8:30 a.m. La Ciudad, Arrow Bicycle, Vigilante Coffee, Shortcake Bakery y otros socios de la comunidad estarán ahí para darles agua, bocadillos orgánicos, camisas—¡y mucho más!

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JONATHAN MUELLER Age: 38 Day Job: Senior consultant with Battle Resource Management, where I support the U.S. Department of Justice’s efforts to develop and modernize major information technology systems, comply with statutory and regulatory requirements, and make the best use of taxpayers’ dollars Community Involvement: I’ve volunteered on the Hyattsville Planning Board for several years, reviewing development plans and making recommenda-

tions to the city council. Statement to Voters I moved to the Washington area from Ohio for graduate school; I completed a Master of Public Policy at the American University in 2008. In 2010, my wife and I were fortunate enough to move to Hyattsville. We love the sense of community here in Hyattsville, and are so happy to make our home here and raise our two daughters, Gwen and Ivy. I’ve spent my career as a federal employee and as a private consultant working to effectively manage government programs, improve efficiency, increase transparency and be the best possible steward of the tax-payers’ money. For the past several years, I have volunteered on the Hyattsville Planning Committee, helping to promote development and smart growth of Hyattsville by reviewing development plans and making recommendations for the city council. Part of what makes our community strong and vibrant is the value we place on civic engagement. As a member of

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WARD 5 DANIEL PEABODY Age: 40 Day Job: Middle school counselor Community Involvement: Serve on the Hyattsville Education Advisory Committee; volunteer for Comcast Cares Day, rehabilitating local schools; and donate to and volunteer for local nonprofits working to end homelessness and improve educational opportunities. I shop local and support local artists as much as possible, send my daughter to day care in Hyattsville, attend city events, utilize city parks most days and endeavor to be a good neighbor to all. Statement to Voters My wife, Patience, and I moved to Hyattsville from D.C. in 2013 and to Ward 4 in 2016. We love our friendly, diverse, residential community and are proud to raise our 2-year-old daughter here. As the father of a young daughter of color, living in a diverse and inclusive place was an essential part of why we chose to make Hyattsville our home. And it is with inclusion in mind that I have decided to run for city council. At a time of incredible growth for our great city, I am running to ensure that the council works collaboratively with residents to keep Ward 4 a thriving, safe and opportunity-filled community. I want every member of the community — regardless of age, income, race, gender, orientation or place of birth — to have opportunities to contribute to and partake in all our hometown has to offer. As a veteran public school educator, I am driven to make sure that our city’s young people are prepared to learn and achieve and harness their creativity. I intend to strengthen community engagement within Ward 4, tighten our connections across wards, and deepen our relationships with our extended Prince George’s County officials to ensure that county programs are funneling into Hyattsville. As councilmember, I will engage our community in meaningful and relevant ways and guarantee that the voices of Ward 4 residents are fully considered in city decisions. I will advocate for what we

SOPHIE MIRIAM ORIANI Age: 27 Day Job: Toddler Montessori teacher at St. Jerome Academy Community Involvement: HY-Swap volunteer, Hyatt Park Community Garden co-lead Statement to Voters As a councilmember, I would take seriously the responsibility to participate in governance with the good of the citizens in mind. I do not have my own agenda that I am trying to advance. Rather, if elected, I pledge to use my voice to advance your concerns. I have already heard serious concerns from voters, such as school overcrowding, taxes that many residents (especially senior citizens and young families) are struggling to afford, and areas of Hyattsville where certain residents don’t feel safe, especially alone or at night. These are areas where we as a community have room for improvement! One of Hyattsville’s greatest strengths is its diversity, which, of course, can also come with challenges. Being biracial and having lived abroad provides me with an understanding of some of the ways that different cultures coming together can bear beautiful fruit. I would love to see more Hyattsville community events that celebrate and showcase the diverse heritage of our residents, whether that be expanding an existing event (such as PorchFest) farther into Ward 5, or coming up with some new events of our own. (I’d be up for a Ward 5 potluck in a neighborhood park!) I am committed to Hyattsville and the residents of Ward 5. I have no plans to seek higher political office or pursue any kind of career in partisan politics. Hyattsville is an amazing place

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to live and work, and my sole intention in running for city councilmember is to work to make sure that remains true for everyone. With your vote, we can work together to keep Hyattsville on its upward journey!

JOSEPH SOLOMON Age: 33 Day Job: Systems integration and technology consultant for state and federal clients Community Involvement: Hyattsville City Council; Hyattsville Health Wellness and Recreation Committee liaison; Hyattsville Educational Facilities Task Force liaison; Regular attendance: Hyattsville Police and Public Safety Citizens’ Advisory Committee and Hyattsville Corridor Community Meetings Statement to Voters I have enjoyed serving my community as a representative for Ward 5 on the Hyattsville City Council. With so many projects and initiatives moving forward across the city and within Ward

5, I feel it is important that I return to council and continue advocating for our community. I believe residents of Ward 5 remain focused on the issues of public safety, economic development and affordable housing. To that end, I am more than willing to continue to champion these issues and work toward bringing together our community. I am also interested in continuing the community conversation on the new development of West Hyattsville and the construction of the new Hyattsville City Police Department headquarters. So please Ward 5, send me back to the Hyattsville City Council. I have also championed the passage of body camera reform, noncitizens voting and a ban on the use of pesticides in maintaining city-owned properties. I voted in support of the city’s sanctuary status and lowering the voting age to 16. I remain a proactive voice on the issue of affordable housing and the need to change the name of Magruder Park, as it was originally donated for the purpose of a Whites-only park in the City of Hyattsville. In addition to serving on the city council, I am also treasurer of the Prince George’s County Young Democrats, past president and current legislative chair for the Prince George’s County Municipal Association, and a board member of United Communities Against Poverty, Inc.

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ity is that there are teachers, and there are children, and there are families on the ground. So I may be looking at a piece of policy, for example, but I’m thinking about how I know this would impact a school community, and I know that because of my time at St. Jerome’s.

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Calif., have either directly implemented or been influenced by SJA’s classical curriculum. (Disclosure: This interviewer has two children who attend SJA.) In August 2018, Donoghue became the executive director of the Secretariat of Catholic Education for the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). The Secretariat of Catholic Education is the team of staff members that assists the USCCB Committee on Catholic Education, which is comprised of eight bishops and currently chaired by Bishop Michael Barber of Oakland. According to the USCCB Catholic Education website, “We are deeply committed to supporting the proclamation of the Gospel through our primary and secondary Catholic Schools, Catholic higher education, campus ministry, certification for ecclesial ministry, and support of children and parents through advocacy and public policy in our Nation’s Capital.” The Hyattsville Life & Times (HL&T) recently caught up with Donoghue in her USCCB office. (This interview has been edited for readability and space constraints.) HL&T: What did your experience at SJA teach you about implementing the classical education model? MPD: Several things. First, before we even got to the classical model, it was simply what a leader has to do in the recognition of a failing situation. In my consultancy work [with the Institute for Catholic Liberal Education], I dealt with a lot of principals who were in similar situations, or who knew that they would be if things didn’t change, so I brought that piece in, that process of having to take that inventory of ourselves — which is painful and difficult — and then to take the next step,

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which is to define really what’s at heart the problem. In Catholic education, one of the things that I think is natural and human, but ultimately defeating, is this constant treating the symptoms, like treating enrollment or insufficient financing, as if it’s the stand-alone problem, when our time is better spent figuring out what’s at the heart of it. In terms of helping faculties and staff understand the classical model, I think the thing that I brought was understanding how different it could be for them. But also how similar they would find it to what had always been just good pedagogy. I was a teacher to my faculty for the first four or five years. Every faculty meeting was structured to enlighten or to deepen some understanding of this model. I took all that in, and then I could take that on the road to another school. HL&T: How does your previous experience at SJA impact what you do now? MPD: My experience at St. Jerome’s provides a grounding for the work I do here. Here, I’m doing Catholic education at a 30,000-foot level, but the real-

to find them and help them find us. HL&T: Is there anything else you’d like to mention about education reform in the church? MPD: If you look at the statistics on Catholic education, every single year we have a net loss of schools, and that’s been true for the last couple of decades. So there is certainly an urgency on all levels to continue efforts to look at what’s driving that and how that can be remedied, in order to preserve what really is the church’s best evangelical vehicle,

which is our schools. HL&T: What is your vision for Catholic education in the future? MPD: There’s an army of people looking at sustainability, and I think that’s certainly important. Second to that, I think, is to help Catholic educators come to a deeper awareness of the riches of the church’s own intellectual tradition. And at the same time, expand our ability to serve those that really are mandated by our mission to serve: the poor, the marginalized, that diverse learner, etc.

HL&T: What are you focused on, and passionate about, now in your position with the USCCB? MPD: Some of the work I’ve done internally with other colleagues has been really trying to think deeply about how we can better educate and form our schools around this idea of the dignity of the human person. Back in November, the bishops issued a pastoral letter against racism, and one of the first things I did in this new job was to work with the [Catholic Education] committee here [and people] from other offices on developing curricular materials. One thing that the classical curriculum does very well is it seeks to assist students in understanding the nature of something by COURTESY OF CLAUDIA SIMASEK delving down deeply into its roots. I didn’t want to do some Claudia Simasek, in traditional dress, with one of her day care charges slapdash, temporary kind of project, but rather to start think- CULTURAL like it’s life — maybe because of ing about how through Scripture continued from page 6 the sun. It’s always bright. The and through church teaching and energy is vibrant. Dominicans through primary sources in his- also really like the activities. I’m have learned how to laugh when tory, our kids can come to under- involved in the Hyattsville Swap things don’t work and look for stand racism and why it is inher- [www.hy-swap.com/], which is the positive side of things, so ently evil. great for the parents. People take you don’t feel so helpless. When Another passion is to make our the time to know each other. I you come to the U.S. and you see schools accessible to kids with have met so many women, and, people complaining, you always diverse learning needs. First of now that I’m a mom, it’s so great think, that is nothing because in all, that’s an imperative that has to have those connections. The my country it is much worse. I a pro-life basis, in my opinion. community is also very relaxed.” think this is a [plus] because you We certainly want to encour- Despite feeling settled in her learn how to find the positive of age life, and we know that, for adopted country, Simasek feels things and not complain. In the example, a great number of chil- nostalgic about the people back end, things work.” dren with Down Syndrome are home, where everybody talks aborted. Our schools have to be to each other and tells you their “Cultural Connections” is devoted ready, have to do our best to try life story in five minutes. She to bringing forth the voices of imto accommodate and to welcome also misses “the sense of tropi- migrants and other foreigners who those children into our commu- cal island all the time. You feel have settled in Hyattsville. nity. The newly arriving immigrant [children] also — we need

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city department head presented their budgetary priorities before the city council and mayor. Each department shared an overview of its planned expenditures for next year and highlighted its ongoing programming from FY 2019. “Not only will we try to accomplish everything that you’ve identified in FY 2020, but we want to show you that the things that we started in FY 2019 will continue,” said Douglas. Hyattsville has proposed to hire nine new full-time positions and six part-time staff in 2020 to support key priorities. Among the new fulltime staff, a new community development coordinator will advise the city on affordable housing issues. The Clean and Safe Team, initiated in FY 2019 to advance public health and safety, will grow with new hires next year. The Department of Community Services will hire a program lead for its Age-Friendly Initiative, and the Hyattsville City Police Department (HCPD) will bring aboard a training and accreditation manager. Hyattsville will maintain its community offerings in child

and youth services. The city hopes to expand participation in the teen center and the mentoring program launched last year, and also in immigrant services and school partnerships. Infrastructure investments make up a large portion of the budget. The Department of Public Works will continue to pave streets and sidewalks, with ongoing projects in University Hills, West Hyattsville and Ward 4 scheduled through 2020. The city is renovating its Department of Public Works facility and constructing a new police headquarters at 3505 Hamilton Street. Public safety is a high priority. Police and public safety make up the largest slice of the budget at 38 percent. The HCPD plans to fill several key positions over the next year. In addition to building the new headquarters, HCPD plans to expand its surveillance camera capabilities and launch a firearms buyback program in FY 2020. HCPD’s budget also demonstrates its commitment to continual investment in training and community outreach initiatives. Hyattsville’s 2020 budget will help bolster its image as a green city, with a range of investments in parks, outdoor spaces

and environmental initiatives. Funds have been designated for an analysis of restoring the urban tree canopy, an upgrade to energy-efficient LED lighting, expansion of the composting program and improvements to stormwater management. Continuing efforts initiated last year, Hyattsville plans to pay for a Magruder Park “reimagined” design and evaluate the legality and feasibility of changing the name of the park. The capital improvements budget has earmarked $1 million for improvements to Magruder Park and $500,000 for Heurich Park in 2020. The findings from last year’s transportation study have spurred the city to budget for several upgrades. Transportation-related priorities include better connectivity for cyclists and pedestrians, increased transit accessibility for the elderly and disabled, and improved traffic flow in school zones and streets. The proposed FY 2020 budget lays out Hyattsville’s roadmap toward its future. According to councilmembers Tom Wright and Joseph Solomon, next year’s budget will likely be voted on once the new city council session commences after the May 7 election.

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New Art Exhibit: ‘A Space of Their Own’. Joe’s Movement Emporium welcomes Prince George’s African American Museum and Cultural Center’s exhibition “A Space of Their Own.” The exhibition details the story of black residency in the first four incorporated black townships in Maryland and the history of residential segregation in Prince George’s County. Donation requested. RSVP required. 6 to 8 p.m. Joe’s Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd., Mount Rainier. joesmovement.org

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Riverdale project at the behest of a former Riverdale town council member. The organization builds and maintains the footers on which the art is mounted, provides all program management and oversight, conducts the annual, juried Call for Artists, and oversees the installations and marketing. The latest group of sculptures is the third generation of the initiative, which has featured local artists such as Hyattsville’s Forty Third Place and Paul Steinkoenig, and out-of-state sculptors such as Austin-based Sabra and Florida’s Craig Berube-Gray, whose memorable oversized “Sweet-Hearts” was previously at the site of “Era Gate.” Not all of the pieces selected for installation are brand-new, explained Eisenberg, and at least three of the five pieces currently on display are made in part from repurposed materials. “It’s an ethos we share appreciation for: the recycling or conversion of discarded items or blighted infrastructure into art,” he said. All pieces are available for purchase at the end of their tenure. According to Steinkoenig, he has been working on “Lightness of Being,” which is making its debut in Riverdale Community Park, for more than seven years. The sculpture features many recycled materials, including 100-year-old lumber from a renovation project, steel rebar from

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George Sabra’s “Era Gate,” now appearing in Riverdale Park’s Beale Circle, is made of 26 reclaimed oil barrels.

a junkyard and copper pipes, and represents spirituality and personal growth. “Incorporating these recycled materials gives the sculpture a sense that life goes on and on. We get to make and remake ourselves as we see fit and

as our life circumstances require or invite,” said Steinkoenig. Steinkoenig had already completed his second piece in this year’s rotation, “Sanctuary,” when he answered the most recent Call for Artists, and he’d

even installed it on his own lawn! Now located in Riverdale’s Riverside Neighborhood Park, the sculpture features a high steel arch from which two salvaged industrial gas cylinders hang to create a sort of life-sized wind

chime. “I wanted the message of the two bells to be about how we each create our own place of safety and our own definition of who we are and what is important to us,” explained Steinkoenig. The bells are tuned to each other and project what Steinkoenig described as a “soft ring.” He likened it to him and his wife “ringing out our truth in the lives we live together.” On a larger level, “Sanctuary” symbolizes the creation of a “community sanctuary — a safe place for us all to be,” he said. Speaking of safe places, a smaller scale piece at the 6100 block of Rhode Island Avenue, near the Trolley Trail, was created by artist Leila Holtsman as “an attempt to create a safe space for women in the context of abuse,” Eisenberg explained. I find this appropriate given that only a few years ago, women were afraid to use that path because of repeat assaults occurring there (the trail has had no reports of violence since the attacker was apprehended). Now when I take my morning jog, I can give a knowing nod to the spiraling metal structure known as “Scoured” and feel comforted. And what you see in Riverdale is far from all that the HyCDC has in store. Eisenberg said to stay tuned for more public art appearing in Hyattsville. Visit hycdc.org/the-arts/riverdalepark-public-art-initiative for more information about the Riverdale initiative.

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“It’s encouraging, it’s uplifting, it’s exciting, and it gives many younger folks … inspiration to just deliver their best and be their best,” she said. All three also said they are grateful for the opportunity to work alongside one another, and that they appreciate how they hold each other accountable. “It’s just been really great to serve in office alongside other women,” said Hollingsworth, who in 2015 became Hyattsville’s first African-American and second woman elected as mayor. “They’re badass.” Hollingsworth said many women bring a sense of compassion to leadership because their own experiences may have involved struggle. “That’s not to be confused with niceness,” she added. “It’s just understanding all of the ways that your actions can impact other people. … Our lens is a bit clearer, I think, at times, and it’s a bit more refined to [help us] see who is vulnerable and how.” “As a female, I did have to work very hard [throughout my career],” said Douglas, who in 2014 became the first African-American woman to serve as city administrator. “I did have to make sure I had a seat at the table and could be heard among [my] male contemporaries.” Douglas was the city’s third administrator in as many years and took on the challenge of catching the city up on five years of overdue audits. Douglas said her previous position as an executive officer in the U.S. Army, overseeing more than 150 military communities, prepared her well for the job, and that the move to city administrator was “not a particularly difficult transition.” “I viewed it more as a challenge,” Douglas said. “I was fortunate

“I’m excited that we have a month to celebrate our history. But every day should be a celebration for us. We accomplish great things every day.” Amal Awad

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that I walked in with a wonderful treasurer in the seat … and the two of us just got to work.” The biggest challenge Douglas faces now, she said, is fitting her aspirations for the city within the realities of the budget. She listed youth programs, care for seniors, affordable housing and improvements to city communications as examples of some of her priorities for the city. One of the things Douglas is most proud of, she said, is the city’s teen center with its affiliated mentorship program. “I take the responsibility [of] being a role model — a leader and mentor — very seriously,” Douglas said. The city council increased the Magruder Park teen center’s budget this year after retired police Sgt. Suzie Johnson started the program in 2017. It began as a drop-in club available up to three nights per

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week and now holds drop-in hours five nights per week, with scheduled events including tutoring, art activities and sports. Hollingsworth also mentioned the teen center as something she is proud of helping grow in her time as mayor. She said the center helps teens “embrace their community [and] feel that their community has embraced them.” Hollingsworth said she moved to Hyattsville about nine years ago in search of an affordable area where she could find a sense of community. Although she has “incredible stage fright” and considers herself an introvert, Hollingsworth said she went into government because she wants to contribute to something greater than herself and leave behind a strong community for her children. Hollingsworth said her high school instilled a sense of community responsibility that she carried with her to college, where she became involved in campus leadership. “I never thought I would be an elected official,” she said. But “I realized [community leadership] is a sweet spot for me; it’s where I feel alive, and where I feel like I’m contributing to something much greater than me.” Hollingsworth, who is up for re-election this year, said if reelected she wants to focus on deepening the city government’s relationships with the community. “My focus the first four years was really focusing on good governance,” she said, explaining that to her, this meant building up a committed staff behind the scenes. She added that next term, she would spend more time on policies that improve early childhood education, affordable housing and small business growth. Like Hollingsworth, Awad, who became Hyattsville’s police chief in 2018, did not expect to find herself in her current profession.

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Awad said when she was younger she saw herself as an artist or designer, but when three of her friends became police officers, she was intrigued by “the action, the opportunity to serve others [and to] help folks who are in need or in distress” and the chance for “giving back to the community.” Awad said she is proud of the work the police department does to build community relationships, including holding quarterly Coffee with Cops events at local coffee shops, hosting open houses at the station and starting up the teen center. But it’s the officers she works with and the sacrifices they make, Awad said, who make her the most proud. All three leaders are aware of their place in history as women, but they are focused on the jobs they have to do. “I’m excited that we have a month to celebrate our history,” Awad said. “But every day should be a celebration for us. We accomplish great things every day.”

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