The Woodlands Township's 2010 Budget Features Law Enforcement Changes
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors approved a $78 million operating budget for 2010 at its meeting on Wednesday, August 26, 2009.
One of the major program changes in the approved 2010 budget is an enhancement to the community policing program which is provided through a contract with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO). The enhanced community policing program will increase contract expenditures from a current level of approximately $5 million per year to $7.5 million in 2010.
The enhanced community policing program includes the following:
- The Woodlands will become a single district and will include the entire Township.
- The community policing zones will be increased from five to seven.
- Twenty-two new personnel will be hired for the new district.
- Total personnel contracted and assigned to the new district will be 82 versus 55 under contract today.
- Implementation will begin in January 2010 as soon as budget funding becomes available. Full implementation will take place in 2010.
In addition, the Township budget provides funding to the Montgomery County Constable, as well as funding for The Woodlands Fire Department and additional security through The Woodlands Township Ambassador program, Park Rangers, Alpha and Omega Mounted Patrol, and crime prevention education through The Woodlands Watch program. The Township continues to work with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office and other crime prevention agencies, working together to solve crimes in our area. For more information, visit www.thewoodlandstownship-tx.gov.
Kent Johnson Joins The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau's Board of Directors
The Woodlands Convention & Visitors Bureau (TWCVB) is pleased to announce that Kent Johnson (pictured) has joined TWCVB Board of Directors.
As a member of the board, he will be responsible for assisting The Woodlands Convention and Visitors Bureau in positioning The Woodlands as a regionally, nationally, and internationally recognized tourist destination by developing quality marketing programs and events to attract visitors and stimulate economic development and growth.
Mr. Johnson relocated to The Woodlands in May of 2005 to manage The Woodlands Resort & Conference Center in the capacity of General Manager. “We are very pleased that Kent Johnson has joined our CVB Board of Directors,” says Nick Wolda, President of TWCVB. “He offers years of professional experience in the tourism industry.”
The Woodlands Rotary Club's First Annual Oktoberfest Set; Website is "Live"
The Woodlands Rotary Club will present its First Annual Oktoberfest on Saturday and Sunday, September 26 and 27, in Town Green Park, located along The Waterway and adjacent to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
The event will attract festival-goers from around the area, many dressed in traditional Bavarian costumes. This premier family-oriented two-day Oktoberfest event will feature music from German bands as well as authentic German food. Oktoberfest Bavarian souvenirs will also be for sale in the festival's craft vendor fair.
Ticket prices are $10 per person, 10 years and older; $5 for children 2 years – 10 years old; and free for children under 2 years. All proceeds from Oktoberfest will go directly to The Woodlands Rotary Club Foundation, a 501c(3) organization, to raise funds for local students’ scholarships. The Oktoberfest website is now live. Visit www.oktoberfestthewoodlands.com for more information.
Pictured are some members of The Woodlands Rotary Club’s Oktoberfest Committee.
Calling All Artists – It's Time for the National Night Out Poster Contest
It’s time for all ages to participate in the National Night Out Poster Contest. The winner in each category will win a $25 gift card from Target.
The poster theme is “Give crime and drugs a going-away party”.
- The poster size must be 11 X 17 inches.
- Age categories are: Grades K-3; Grades 4-7; Grades 8-12; Adult (18-64); and Senior Adult (65+).
The poster deadline is Friday, September 25 at 5:30 pm. Submit posters to the Community Associations Building at 2201 Lake Woodlands Drive. For more information, visit www.thewoodlandsassociations.org and click National Night Out under Hometown Spotlight or call the Community Associations of The Woodlands Neighborhood Services Department at 281-210-3800.
Interfaith Helps Families with School Supplies and Backpacks
Interfaith of The Woodlands recently announced that approximately 1,450 children received school supplies, a backpack, a lunchbox and a 1st day of school outfit for the 2009-2010 school year. With so many families receiving the supplies this year, the Interfaith hallway was filled with parents and children waiting for their supplies.
For more information about Interfaith of The Woodlands’ Back to School Program, please call 281-367-1230 or visit www.woodlandsinterfaith.org.