Papers. 1974-1985.

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Papers. 1974-1985.

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Material relating to Esther Gelman's tenure on the Montgomery County Council. Records include correspondence, memoranda, newsletters, studies and reports regarding the regulation of cable television, housing and rent control, the establishment of a community crisis center for the physically abused, the Merit Review Commission, taxes, education, and transportation.

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Montgomery County (Md.). Council

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The first Montgomery County Council was established by charter in 1948 and took offce in 1949, serving as both the executive and legislative branches. A revised charter approved in 1968 transferred the executive function from the County Council to an elected County Executive. The Council holds regular weekly sessions, conducts public hearings and work sessions, enacts all local laws, oversees zoning and planning, appropriates funding for the budgets of County agencies, s...

Gelman, Esther P., 1931-

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Member of the Montgomery County Council from 1974 to 1987 and first female president of the Council. Active advocate for women's issues, human services, and the establishment of a Comprehensive Community Crisis Center in Montgomery County. From the description of Papers of Esther Gelman, 1973-1986. (University of Maryland Libraries). WorldCat record id: 18860484 Esther P. Gelman served a member of the Montgomery County Council, represent...