News Highlight Van Hollen, Local Governments Commit to Trash Free Potomac by 2013 Jan 18, 2006 Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen signed a treaty at COG to clean the Potomac Watershed by 2013.
News Release Mobility and Accessibility Study Findings Released Jan 18, 2006 The TPB released preliminary findings of a study illustrating what the region would look like if area officials embraced different land use and transportation plans.
News Release COG Kicks Off Metro Funding Effort as State Assemblies Convene Jan 11, 2006 COG will spearhead a new regional effort to aggressively advocate for dedicated funding for the Metro system.
News Release Fisette, Williams and Knapp to Lead COG Board of Directors in 2006 Jan 11, 2006 COG today elected Arlington County Chair Jay Fisette to head its Board of Directors. District of Columbia Mayor Anthony A. Williams and Montgomery County Council Member Michael Knapp will serve as vice chairs.
News Highlight Pawn System Recovers Stolen Goods Jan 3, 2006 COG, along with local police departments, reminds area residents to record the serial numbers of all possessions.
News Release Affordable Housing 'Gift' to Local Governments Dec 21, 2005 During this season of giving, the Washington Area Housing Partnership (WAHP) is distributing a new toolkit to local governments on best strategies for preserving, promoting, and producing more affordable housing.
News Release D.C. Council's Phil Mendelson Honored As Regional Leader of the Year Dec 14, 2005 At this year’s Annual Meeting, COG honored local governments, organizations and individuals for their leadership in addressing the region’s rapid growth and the need for more affordable housing.
News Highlight New Department of the Environment in D.C. Dec 5, 2005 Mayor Anthony Williams recently signed legislation establishing a new Department of the Environment for the District of Columbia .
News Highlight Chesapeake Executive Council Explores New Measures Dec 5, 2005 At the Chesapeake Executive Council meeting attended by COG staff, several measures were adopted intended to accelerate protection and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay and its tidal tributaries.
News Release COG Day Labor Summit Focuses on Economics Nov 17, 2005 Area officials such as Walter Tejada (Arlington), Will Campos (Prince George's) and Tom Perez (Montgomery) discuss day labor issues at COG summit.