Sarah Hempel Irani

Home-Based Business Regulations Modernization

Reduces administrative and permitting barriers for home-based entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Municipal Appointee Evaluation

Artificial Intelligence Community Integration

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Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (MWCOG) Regional Programs

City membership dues are assessed on a per-capita basis, offset by cooperative purchasing savings and state/federal grant assistance.

Wireless Infrastructure Expansion

Generates lease revenue for the city while requiring no direct municipal capital outlay.

Real Rent Transparency Ordinance

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Taxicab Regulations and Background Check Costs

Proposed fee reductions would lower permit costs for taxi operators.

Nonprofit Sector Support and Capacity Building

Federated Charities estimates saving building tenants around $250,000 annually in rent, alongside additional savings on IT and copying infrastructure.

Whip Clean Car Wash Modernization

Private commercial upgrade.

Walmart Online Grocery Expansion and Parking Reduction

Commercial investment by Walmart to enhance e-commerce and curbside pickup fulfillment.

Frederick Municipal Airport Air Traffic Control Tower HVAC Replacement

The project costs $264,771, funded from city reserves with potential 75% to 100% reimbursement from state or federal grants.

Steam Bakery Redevelopment and Arts Space Displacement

Private redevelopment investment in downtown commercial space with potential loss of below-market artist studios.

National Museum of Civil War Medicine Partnership and Facility Transfer

The city previously purchased the property for $1.887 million and has incurred nearly $500,000 in maintenance costs over 14 years.

Small Business Reserve and MWBE Purchasing Performance

City procurement involves over $63 million in controllable spend, with $15.1 million directed to certified small businesses.