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Nominations for Board of Directors 2026-2028

So, what's next? On December 3, all active MORE members will receive an email with a link to vote. Elections will run until December 15, and results will be announced on December 17. _____ PresidentCasey Anderson Casey Anderson is running for reelection as MORE’s president at a time when the organization has never been stronger, with record membership and positive relationships with land managers and elected leaders throughout the region. As former chair of the Montgomery Planning Board and Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Casey built support for the natural surface trails program in Montgomery County to the point...

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Board of Directors Elections for 2026-2028

MORE is looking for volunteers to serve on the Board of Directors as President, Maryland Advocacy Director, and Virginia Advocacy Director for the 2026-2028 term. Nomination period is from November 14 to 28. Interested in running or know someone who's good a fit? Email elections@more-mtb.org with the following information: Name of nominee and email address (if nominating someone else) Position Short bio which can include personal and/or professional descriptions, why you/they are the best person for the job, plans for MORE and the trail community, and some fun personal factoids. Job descriptions President The President is responsible for leading the...

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Advocacy Alert: Prince George's County budget forums for next fiscal year

Do you live and/or ride in Prince George’s County, Maryland? We need your help to make sure natural surface trails in the county are funded.  The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) will hold its 2025 Budget Forums to solicit comments on the M-NCPPC budget for planning, parks, and recreation in Prince George’s County for the next fiscal year, which begins July 1, 2026.  There is an in-person budget forum happening on October 21, 7 p.m, at 6600 Kenilworth Avenue, Riverdale, MD 20737. Sign up here.  Written comments will also be accepted until close of business, Tuesday, November 4,...

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VA Action Alert: Fairfax County Board of Supervisors for FY26 Budget

Fairfax County held its budget hearings last week, and the Board of Supervisors will be making a final decision on the FY26 Budget in the coming days. This is our final chance to speak up for parks and trails.    Use the message template below and contact the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors.    To:  chairman@fairfaxcounty.gov; BraddockBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; DranesvilleBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; franconiabos@fairfaxcounty.gov; HunterMillBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; Mason@FairfaxCounty.gov; Mt.VernonDistrictBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; Providence@fairfaxcounty.gov; SpringfieldBOS@fairfaxcounty.gov; sully@fairfaxcounty.gov    Subject: Fund Fairfax Parks and Trails    Dear Chair McKay and Members of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors,    As a resident of Fairfax County and an avid trail user, I want to...

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Newsletters October 2025: October 29, 2025: Bike people are the best people October 22, 2025: Better late than never October 15, 2025:  ON IT! Volunteer magic, PG County trails, and more October 8, 2025: Trail news and events October 1, 2025: A quiet place to reset September 2025 September 24, 2025: Oh my gourdness, it's fall! September 17, 2025: Community spirit year after year September 10, 2025: Inspired by our volunteers September 3, 2025: Member discounts, call for volunteers, and more August 2025 August 27, 2025: Summer isn't over yet! August 20, 2025: Jump lines, trail signs, events, and more August...

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