Bowie Insider Issue #150

Bowie’s City Council, New Thrills at Six Flags Bowie, From BSU Intern to Full-Time at Adobe, County Council Town Hall, Events

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Bowie Insider
June 21, 2024

In this issue of the Bowie Insider…

📰 The Structure and Operations of Bowie’s City Council
📰 New Thrills at Six Flags Bowie: SteamTown Launches This Summer
📰 Bridget's Journey: From Bowie State Intern to Full-Time at Adobe
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“A tree is known by its fruit; a man by his deeds. A good deed is never lost; he who sows courtesy reaps friendship, and he who plants kindness gathers love.” — Saint Basil

The Structure and Operations of Bowie’s City Council

The Bowie, Maryland City Council operates by representing the city’s residents through elected officials. The city is divided into four districts, each electing a Councilmember to serve a two-year term. Additionally, there are two at-large Councilmembers and a Mayor, elected by all city voters. The Council’s primary responsibilities include passing local laws, adopting the city budget, and addressing constituent concerns. Regular Council meetings are held twice a month, where public input is encouraged. Committees and boards also assist the Council by focusing on specific areas such as planning, sustainability, and public safety. This structure ensures effective governance and active community involvement in city affairs.

New Thrills at Six Flags Bowie: SteamTown Launches This Summer

Six Flags America in Bowie, Maryland is launching "SteamTown: Where the Past Meets the Future" to celebrate the first day of summer. Opening on Saturday, June 22, SteamTown features the new family thrill ride, SteamWhirler, and three renovated attractions, including Professor Screamore’s SkyWinder. This steel inverted coaster reaches speeds of 55 miles per hour with five inversions.

These upgrades are part of Six Flags America’s multiyear investment in new guest experiences and park improvements. General Manager Ramar Vaughan expressed excitement about the park’s most detailed realm yet. Recent additions also include the RipQurl Blaster water coaster. Guests can register to attend the launch event and enjoy the new attractions.

Bridget's Journey: From Bowie State Intern to Full-Time at Adobe

At Adobe, we support the growth of interns and early career professionals. As part of our Adobe for All mission, our cybersecurity team welcomed 11 interns from Bowie State University, an HBCU, to enhance their skills. Bridget, once an intern on our compliance team, is now a full-time technology compliance product owner in Adobe Security.

Transitioning to a full-time role, Bridget found her internship prepared her well for responsibilities like managing quarterly compliance reviews. Adobe's supportive culture, including mentorship and an inclusive team environment, was key to her growth. Bridget's story exemplifies Adobe’s commitment to nurturing talent and fostering professional development.

Save the Date: Prince George’s County Council Town Hall June 27

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Prince George’s County Council Members Ingrid Watson (District 4) and Wala Blegay (District 6) are hosting a Town Hall meeting on June 27 at 7 p.m. at Bowie City Hall to address traffic concerns on Route 301. The meeting aims to gather community input on potential solutions to the ongoing traffic issues affecting the area. Residents are encouraged to participate and share their concerns, helping to develop strategies to improve traffic flow and safety. This event is a vital opportunity for community engagement and collaboration. To attend, please register at http://bit.ly/301TH. Your participation is crucial for shaping the future of transportation in Prince George’s County.

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