Jessica Fitzwater – By Authority: Friends of Jessica Fitzwater, John Daniels, Treasurer.

13 hours ago

Thank you to all of the organizers of tonight’s Annual Beloved Community event in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. This is such a wonderful event every year, where we listen to an excerpt of one of King’s enduring speeches, hear from an amazing guest speaker, and talk in small groups about how we can work towards a beloved community here in Frederick County. I hope we can all be together in person for a potluck next year!Alderman Dr. Derek Shackelford was tonight’s speaker and his words really hit home. He said we are called to really listen to and truly hear Dr. King’s words today, and in this moment we need “backbone leaders” who lead with love. This day, and every day, we must do the work of listening and seeking to understand the experiences of folks in our community. As King said, “Shallow understanding from people of goodwill is more frustrating than absolute misunderstanding from people of ill will.” ... See MoreSee Less

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Jessica Fitzwater for Frederick County

6 days ago

So in case you haven’t heard, there’s a big MD fundraising deadline for state and local candidates at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. I am so humbled by the support I have received so far on my campaign for Frederick County Executive- from old friends and new supporters alike.Let’s be honest- this is a hard time to ask people to donate. But the fact is, running a countywide campaign takes immense time and resources. I am 💯 % committed to giving this race my all- but I can’t do it alone.As a mom of two, a public school teacher for 17 years, and a County Council Member for seven years, I know how to manage competing priorities and plan ahead. I can think on my feet while adapting to challenges, and I’m an effective communicator who gets things done- not just for my family and my students, but for our entire community. And I am ready to lead as your next Frederick County Executive!So- if you have the means to give something today, I hope you will consider making a contribution to my campaign. Every dollar and donor makes a difference. Thank you 🙏🏻And please SHARE! 🤗 ... See MoreSee Less

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Jessica Fitzwater for Frederick County

2 weeks ago

The Domestic Violence Coordinating Council is meeting right now. Victims of domestic violence and intimate partner violence need specific care and assessments that can only be done through our forensic nursing program at FHH. The incredibly long wait times in the FHH ED right now have a significant impact on these victims who often cannot safely wait for long periods of time for fear of being discovered or leaving their children in an unsafe situation.We are urging folks to only go to the emergency room for true emergencies. Please help us spread the world- a domestic assault IS an emergency. ... See MoreSee Less

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Jessica Fitzwater for Frederick County

2 weeks ago

Thank you to Frederick Police Chief Jason Lando for this critically important and timely LTE. EXCERPT:“The Frederick Police Department goes to great lengths to convey need-to-know information to the public in a timely manner. This information is often referred to as a Public Safety Statement and is pushed out on our social media sites and often on our website as well.While frustrating for some, we simply cannot release every detail of an incident. We must constantly balance the public’s need and desire for information with the possibility that releasing certain details may harm the integrity of the investigation and hamper an eventual prosecution.Almost as damaging to a case as the inappropriate release of all the facts are individuals without any of the facts who create or perpetuate a false narrative about an incident…..…. Rumors are dangerous. They destroy friendships and tear apart families. Internally, they break-up teams and ruin workplaces. Externally, they divide communities. In the case of crime victims and their families, it adds insult to injury for those already dealing with tragedy.” ... See MoreSee Less

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Jessica Fitzwater for Frederick County

3 weeks ago

The Frederick County Board of Health has instituted an indoor mask mandate effective beginning at 5:00pm today, December 31. It will expire when case numbers decrease to 20 or less per 100,000 or until the Board of Health takes a new action. ... See MoreSee Less

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