GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES CAPITOL HEIGHTS AS FIRST 2010 ‘CAPITAL FOR A DAY’

ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Martin O’Malley announced yesterday that Capitol Heights, MD, in Prince George’s County will be the first “Capital for a Day” destination for the 2010 series. The monthly program brings the State Capital to every corner of Maryland through a series of events across a diverse selection of Maryland cities, towns and communities.

“I’m very proud to continue the ‘Capital for a Day’ program, which has brought the State Capital and its cabinet to every region of our state and more than fifteen counties and jurisdictions throughout Maryland over these last three years,” said Governor O’Malley. “Strengthening our local partnerships is critical to continue the progress we have made in public education and public safety, and I’m proud that Capital Heights will serve as this year’s first Capital for a Day. It’s more important than ever for Maryland’s families to see that their state government is working for them each and every day and its equally important for us to meet and hear from people firsthand about the challenges and opportunities we face as a state.”

“Capital for a Day” was launched by Governor O’Malley in 2007. Since then, seventeen local jurisdictions, counties, and municipalities have played host to the Governor, Lt. Governor, and the entire Cabinet as “Capital for a Day.” In addition to the Capital for a Day program, Governor O’Malley conducted a Town Hall series last year on the Public Education and the Economy. The town hall series took O’Malley and the cabinet to every region our state.

The following areas have served as “Capital for a Day:”

· Bel Air
· Calvert County
· Cecil County
· Chestertown
· Cumberland
· Ellicott City
· Frederick
· Hagerstown
· Gaithersburg
· La Plata
· Laurel
· Leonardtown
· Pocomoke City
· Port Towns of Prince George’s County
· Rockville
· Salisbury
· Westminster

Capitol Heights will serve as “Capital for a Day” on Thursday, April 15. The Governor’s schedule will include a tour of a local small business, as well as the convening of an official Cabinet Meeting, where the Governor and Cabinet will hear from local officials about issues facing the people of Capital Heights and surrounding areas.

A complete schedule of activities, including schedules for the Governor and Cabinet officials, will be available next week.