Roadmap to Recovery: Stage 1

Here is more information regarding Stage 1 reopening of Maryland with the announcement that the Stay at Home order will be lifted on Friday, May 15 at 5 p.m. This will include retail stores, and some personal services like hair salons and barber shops. Churches will be allowed to reopen with up to 50% capacity with outdoor services encouraged. I will keep pushing for more small business reopenings, especially outdoor restaurant seating and other commercial activities. You can read the new Executive Order here. Here is guidance from the Governor’s Legal Office on businesses covered under the updated May 13 Executive Order. Industry specific guidelines from the Department of Commerce. Guidelines for Churches and Places of Worship. We will continue to work with my constituents to navigate Stage 1 reopening and assist my constituents through the unemployment and small business assistance application process. Self responsibility and making smart decisions during Stage 1 with health, safety, sanitary, and physical distancing protocols in place will be key to the timing of moving to Stage 2! I will continue to push for a flexible and community-based approach on a safe Shore recovery and reopening of more of our small businesses!