About the Task Force The Anne Arundel County BRAC Task Force was established by County Executive John R. Leopold on March 1, 2007. Individuals were invited to serve as members. The purpose of the task force is to help Anne Arundel County identify and prepare a plan to address the community impact associated with the federal government’s Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) recommendation which substantially increases employment opportunities connected directly and indirectly to the operations, activities and mission of Fort Meade. Included in the scope of responsibilities the Executive has requested the group’s members undertake are: - Identify the opportunities and challenges that may result from the increased activities at Fort Meade
- Identify the infrastructure needs required to support the increased activities
- Evaluate the ability of the County to meet the challenges of BRAC
- Make recommendations to the County Executive for appropriate ways to meet the challenges of BRAC, while continuing the high quality of life enjoyed by Anne Arundel County citizens.
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Task Force Meeting Dates
Wednesday, January 16, 2008 - Anne Arundel Community College, Cade 219
The public is invited to attend and observe the Task Force meetings. Seating is limited. |
The Anne Arundel County BRAC Task Force membership is composed of a diverse and far-reaching representation of community and business interests and organizations. In addition, and as a cooperative coordination measure, members of Anne Arundel County Government are also included in the membership. The Anne Arundel County BRAC Task Force is chaired by Regional BRAC Coordinator, Robert C. Leib. Appointed by the County Executive as Special Assistant for BRAC/Education, Mr. Leib reports directly to the County Executive. Mr. Leib is a resident of Harwood and brings an extensive level of both governmental business and military experience to his position. |
Task Force Members: Robert C. Leib James Baldwin Linda Greene Bob Burdon Claire Louder Rev. Dr. Walter E. Middlebrooks Linda Zahn Walt Townsend Fran Schmidt Shelita Fanciulli Edward P. Carey Dr. Andrew Meyer Julie Snyder Adel Haas Ray Szyperski Joseph Bles Doreen Strothman Tim Rayburn B.J. Taylor Alvera Miller Lore Peterson Martin L. Doordan James R. Walker Sarian Bouma Michael Grahm Stephanie Hodges David Douglas David Walker Bruce McPhearson Doug Burkhardt John Hollywood Tom Osbourne James Mirabile David Tibbits Jeffery Burkhart Perry Ealim Harry Sinclair
Ex-officio, non-voting members: John R. Leopold, County Executive Dennis Callahan, Chief Administrative Officer Daryl Jones, County Council District 1 Jamie Benoit, County Council District 4 Ellen O. Moyer, Mayor, City of Annapolis Robert Hannon, President & CEO Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation Colonel Kenneth McCreedy, Installation commander, Fort George G. Meade Larry Tom, Anne Arundel County Planning and Zoning Marcia Kennai, Anne Arundel County Department of Social Services Bob Agee, Annapolis City Administrator Catherine Hill, National Security Agency Subcommittees The BRAC Regional Coordinator has the authority to constitute subcommittees composed of Task Force members to address six key areas: Housing, Education/Workforce, Public Safety, Health, Transportation and Infrastructure. |