GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY ANNOUNCES APPOINTMENTS TO MARYLAND SUSTAINABLE GROWTH COMMISSION

Joins Senate President Miller, Speaker of the House Busch in Announcing Appointments to the Public Employees’ and Retirees’ Benefit Sustainability Commission

ANNAPOLIS, MD - Governor Martin O’Malley announced appointments to the Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission, and joined Senate President Thomas V. “Mike” Miller and Speaker of the House Michael Busch in announcing appointments to the Public Employees’ and Retirees’ Benefit Sustainability Commission. The Governor appoints the Commission chair. Created and enacted earlier this year by the Maryland General Assembly, the Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission is charged with assessing and advising on the progress of State, regional and local planning in Maryland in achieving the goals of the State economic growth, resource protection, and planning policy.

“I am proud to announce the appointments to the Maryland Sustainable Growth Commission,” said Governor O’Malley. “I am confident that the appointees announced to the Sustainable Growth Commission will help leverage Maryland’s position as a national leader in environmental initiatives, while helping Maryland create a sustainable approach to development throughout our State, and building a more sustainable environment for future generations of Marylanders.”