Governor Moore Continues “Delivering for Maryland” Tour in Baltimore County, Spotlighting Investments in First Homebuyers, The Senior Community, and Maryland’s Agricultural Community
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ANNAPOLIS, MD – Governor Moore today continued his statewide “Delivering for Maryland” tour in Baltimore County, highlighting the impact of the Moore-Miller administration’s investments to support Maryland’s first homebuyers, the senior community, and the state’s agricultural industry. During the tour, the Governor announced a new program to support first responders and teachers buying their first home, toured and met with senior residents at Woodlawn Senior Center, and delivered remarks to agricultural leaders at the Governor’s Luncheon at the State Fair.
“Our administration is dedicated to ensuring communities are thriving and no one is left behind, and that’s why these tour stops are so rewarding,” said Gov. Moore. “From breaking barriers for first-time homebuyers, to supporting seniors, and enjoying local produce at our State Fair, seeing our investments here in Baltimore County motivates us to continue delivering real results for Marylanders across our state.”
Governor Moore began the day at the Baltimore County Police Precinct 4 where he participated in a roundtable with first responders to learn more about their housing needs. He then announced a new Maryland Mortgage Program loan product to support Maryland’s firefighters, police officers, 9-1-1 dispatchers and teachers who are first-time homebuyers.
“Serving as a first responder gave me the opportunity not only to serve my community, but to support my family and buy my first home,” said Fourth District Councilman Julian Jones. “With strong partners in Annapolis like Governor Moore, we now have more tools to extend that same promise to those who serve our communities here in Baltimore County today, from the first responders who keep us safe to the educators preparing our children for the future. Strong state and local partnership is how we make housing more attainable and ensure those who serve Baltimore County can afford to call it home.”
“We certainly appreciate the Governor’s support and partnership in making homeownership more attainable for those who serve,” said Baltimore County Police Chief Robert McCullough. “This program provides first responders who have dedicated their careers to serving others with a meaningful avenue to build a future for themselves and their families.”
The First Homes for First Responders and Teachers mortgage product offers an interest rate of half a percentage point lower than already competitive Maryland Mortgage Program rates, as well as 5% in down payment and closing cost assistance. Loan applications will open Friday, September 4.
The Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development’s Maryland Mortgage Program is the state’s flagship homeownership assistance program, providing fixed-term mortgages, primarily to first-time homebuyers, along with downpayment and closing cost incentives. The nationally recognized program has averaged $1 billion in mortgage loan reservations annually.
"The public servants that keep our communities safe, healthy and protected deserve the option to live where they work," said Maryland Secretary of Department of Housing and Community Development Jake Day. "Building a competitive economy for working families in Maryland must include homeownership, and the First Homes for First Responders and Teachers product helps make it more attainable for those who serve Maryland every day."
The governor then traveled to Woodlawn Senior Living Center, where he toured the facility and participated in activities offered at the center.
The Moore-Miller administration is dedicated to expanding and modernizing community spaces to support Maryland's growing older adult population — a priority of Longevity Ready Maryland, the state's first multisector plan for aging. In FY23, the Moore-Miller administration awarded Baltimore County $800,000 through a Maryland Department of Aging Senior Center Capital Improvement Grant to expand and renovate the Woodlawn Senior Center, an investment that helped provide dedicated classroom space, improved multifunctional space, enlarged kitchen space, increased storage, a fitness facility, and adequate parking for increased programming.
"Senior centers are critical community hubs that support healthy aging, socialization, and civic engagement," said Maryland Secretary of Aging Carmel Roques. "We are proud to advance the Moore-Miller Administration’s commitment to supporting older Marylanders in aging in the homes and communities they love through investments in state-of-the-art spaces that support independence and wellbeing for all community members. The value this wonderful space will bring to the Woodlawn community will be enjoyed and appreciated for generations to come."
“We are proud to welcome Governor Moore to the Woodlawn Senior Center,” said Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier. “Older adults are our neighbors, our friends, our family, and our senior centers are places where they can stay active, build friendships and remain connected to their communities. Thank you to Gov. Moore for the opportunity to showcase the people and programs that make our senior centers such an important part of Baltimore County.”
Governor Moore ended the tour by delivering remarks at the Governor’s Agriculture Day Luncheon hosted by the State Fair and Agricultural Society to highlight the best of Maryland’s agriculture. Then, the governor enjoyed food prepared with all Maryland products, made by members of the Fair’s food pavilion.
The Governor’s Agriculture Day Luncheon is an annual event that brings together around 200 of Maryland’s agricultural leaders, including representatives from MDA, Soil Conservation Districts, the University of Maryland, 4-H, FFA, fair associations, as well as, local governments, federal and state representatives, amongst others.
“The Maryland State Fair and the annual Governor's Agriculture Day Luncheon celebrates the people, traditions and innovation that drive our State’s agricultural industry,” said Maryland Secretary of Agriculture Kevin Atticks. “Governor Moore’s continued presence at the fair, engagement with our agricultural leaders and support for Maryland-grown products demonstrate his commitment to our farmers and producers, and to keeping agriculture strong for generations to come.”
The Moore-Miller administration continues to support the State Fair as a long-running tradition in Maryland, preserving and promoting our state’s agricultural roots and providing competitions and events showcasing agriculture as the state’s premier industry.
The Governor finished his tour by walking the grounds of the fair, exploring the expansive 106 acres, which display livestock, horses, home arts, and farm and garden competitions, as well as a birthing center, midway rides, and many other attractions.
Governor Moore’s stops in Baltimore County follow his “Delivering for Maryland” tour in Anne Arundel County, which included a visit to Fox Automotive Services, the site of a Mechanics Summer Learning Program funded by ENOUGH Initiative grant funds, and a press conference at Anne Arundel County Police Department’s Real-Time Information Center (RTIC).
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