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Rockville Mayor Appointed to Environmental Committee with National League of Cities

ROCKVILLE, Md., February 9, 2009-Rockville Mayor Susan R. Hoffmann has been appointed to the National League of Cities Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee.

"I'm thrilled for this opportunity to be part of creating guidelines on a national level that will improve our environment," Hoffmann said. "Building a cleaner environment is one of my top priorities."

The Energy, Environment and Natural Resources Policy Committee is responsible for developing policy recommendations on issues of air quality, water quality, energy policy, national wetlands policy, noise control, and solid and hazardous waste management.
 
The National League of Cities is a national organization that represents municipalities by strengthening and promoting them as centers of opportunity and leadership.
 
Hoffmann is active with the Washington Metropolitan Area Council of Governments, where she serves on the Board of Directors and the National Capital Region Transportation Planning Board. She is also a member of the Community and Economic Development Committee of the National League of Cities.
 
Hoffmann was elected mayor in 2007 and served three terms on the Rockville City Council before that. She has long been a supporter of environmental issues.

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