11/6/23 Meeting Agenda

6:00 pm Laurel Boys and Girls Club and Zoom

Agenda:

6:00-6:10: Introduction by Laurel for the Patuxent. Impacts of overdevelopment on public and environmental health.

6:10 - 6:35: Katherine Wright, Ward II resident, will present about new proposed developments in Ward II that would replace some of the last remaining large green spaces in Laurel with dense housing which will further increase traffic, crowding and degradation of the environment. You can read Wright's recent article, "City’s Priorities Questioned in Ward 2" in Voices of Laurel, Vol 3, No.4

6:35 - 6:45: Q & A.

6:45 - 7:10: Tom Dernoga, Prince George County District 1 Councilperson and County Council Chair, will address concerns about public engagement on overdevelopment vs smart and sustainable growth, and suggest specific actions and solutions to help residents have greater role in shaping the future of our city.

7:10 - 7:20: Q & A.

7:20 - 7:30: Wrap up and next steps

11/6/23 Meeting Minutes

Click here for Kate Wright’s slides

Click here for Tom Dernoga’s slides