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Council interviews Mary Anderson for public information director; members press for stronger outreach to underserved communities
Summary
Mary Anderson, acting director of the Office of Public Information, was introduced as the county executive’s nominee for permanent director. Council members praised her pandemic-era work but asked how she would improve outreach to non-English speakers, younger residents and communities that historically receive less information.
The County Council interviewed Mary Anderson on July 15 as the county executive’s nominee to serve as director of Montgomery County’s Office of Public Information. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Matt Maddalino introduced Anderson, citing her 35 years of county service and leadership as acting PIO during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Anderson described her background: "I graduated from the University of Maryland with a degree in Journalism," and explained that the office organizes countywide communication, manages a $3 million budget and 17.5 full-time-equivalent positions, and coordinates with departmental…
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