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Gaithersburg lobbyists outline state session priorities as lawmakers reorganize committees
Summary
City lobbying partners briefed the council on the opening weeks of Maryland’s legislative session, noting leadership and committee reorganization, a projected state budget gap of about $1.4 billion, and city priorities including revenue options, housing and an out‑of‑cycle appeals bill with local sponsors.
Theresa Hessler, representing the city’s government relations team, and a colleague briefed Mayor Ashman and council members on the start of Maryland’s legislative session and how early developments could affect Gaithersburg.
Hessler told the council: "The AGR team has read through and has notified the city which bills that have been introduced so far may have an impact on the city or its operations, and we will continue to review and track legislation…
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