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From YouTube: In Case You Missed It - August 2017

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In case you missed it, we review some recent headlines from your County government.

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Hi, and thanks for watching hello! baltimore county., I'm ellen kobler., let's take a minute to catch up on some of the good news from baltimore county government,. In case you missed, it.

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baltimore county government was ranked number four in the nation.

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Among tech-savvy, mid-sized counties,, according to the center for digital government's 2017 digital counties, survey,.

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Done in conjunction with the national association of counties.,.

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The award recognizes counties considered to be digital leaders,.

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In terms of aligning technology initiatives with strategic priorities,.

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To provide significant cost savings and administrative efficiencies.

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Baltimore county has a new fire, chief, kyrle preis,.

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Who took over the department in july, replacing former chief john hohman,.

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Who retired after more than 40 years of distinguished service.,.

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Chief preis brings to the job 26 years of experience.

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And a master's degree in public safety, administration.

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He will command 1,000 career and 2,000 volunteer members.

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Of the baltimore county fire service in fire, suppression, rescue,.

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And emergency medical operations.

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in other fire, news, chief preis and baltimore county executive, kevin kamenetz.

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Participated in a groundbreaking for the kingsville volunteer fire company's.

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$2.9 million station renovation and addition project.

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The county is funding, $2.5 million of the project,.

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Which will provide additional engine bays and updated facilities.

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Finally,, if you thought baltimore county's school librarians are amazing,, you are right..

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The school system was just named the 2017 school library program of the year.

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By the american association of school librarians.

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Next time you see your school librarian,, you can say congratulations, and thanks for a job, well, done.

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And thank you for watching hello! baltimore county..

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You can find out more about these topics by connecting with baltimore county government on facebook,, twitter,, instagram, and youtube..