Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles hosted the latest in her series of Community conversations at the County Regional Service Centers aimed at creating safe and vibrant communities. A host of county officials, community leaders and business owners joined Councilmember Sayles including Councilmember Natali Fani-González, Montgomery County Police Commander David M. Smith, MCPS Superintendent Thomas Taylor and Partnership Director Elaine Chang, Mid-County Regional Service Director Luisa Cardona, WorkSource Montgomery Executive Director Anthony Featherstone, MCEDC Vice President of Marketing & Communications Michael Mitchell, Montgomery County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce VP Mauricio Vasquez, Pepco Regional Affairs Manager Daniella Freedman. This important exchange served as an opportunity for fruitful dialogue and collaboration towards creating a safer and more prosperous community for all.
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