Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Subcabinet

Breaking ground for new business in Annapolis Junction

Lt. Governor Brown Lauds BRAC, Technical and Cybersecurity Job Creation During Remarks at MACO Annual Conference

Lt. Governor Anthony G. Brown delivered opening remarks before a Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) Panel at the annual conference of the Maryland Association of Counties (MACO). During his address, Brown focused on the job opportunities available to Marylanders because of BRAC and other federal developments. Brown also applauded the many contributions local government leaders have made in the state’s efforts to prepare for BRAC.

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2009 Legislative Accomplishments

  • Included Maryland as a member of the interstate compact, easing the school transfer process for military children.
  • Extended the 10-year life of a BRAC Zone and the amount of time local jurisdictions have to designate properties as BRAC Zone eligible.
  • Funded $1 million for MHEC BRAC Higher Education Grants, distributed to state universities and colleges.

 

Op-ed published in the Gazette by Lt. Governor Brown: Easing the BRAC transition in Bethesda.

 

Brown discusses a proposed BRAC zone

“Two years ago, the Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) decisions tasked our state with a new responsibility.  We have taken on an expanded role as a national leader in our homeland defense.”

–Lt. Governor Brown