Citizens for Calvert

08/31/2026

08/19/2026

Our awesome VP…Dani Pak.

08/18/2026

Big progress today at the public meeting! Citizens for Calvert showed up among a standing room only crowd of citizens. Our VP Dani Pak spoke at the rally and was the second speaker for public comments. Board member Nancy Elwein and Secretary Sylvia Batong also spoke during public comments. We have a modified 6 month moratorium that includes no applications or approvals for data centers. We have next steps toward stronger language in the ordinance and extending the moratorium. There is also a process for reversing the zoning back to field and forest. Celebrating the win while acknowledging we aren't done yet!

08/16/2026

Happy Sunday Calvert Citizens! 🦀

We have a BIG week ahead, so here is a Citizens for Calvert update!

First, we had a fantastic meeting last Wednesday at our new home at Middleham and St. Peter’s Parish in Lusby. It was wonderful to see so many familiar faces, along with plenty of new ones! We talked about Amazon retracking their site plan and what that means for our community, shared some updates on our legal case, and got to work. Our Awareness Team started making signs for Tuesday’s moratorium rally, while our Fundraising Team got started on some exciting projects for the community. There is a lot happening behind the scenes, and we are so excited about where this movement is headed!
Coming up, on Tuesday, August 18, the County will hold a public hearing on a moratorium on data center development at 10:30 AM at 150 Main Street in Prince Frederick. This is a HUGE moment for Calvert County. Our community has been advocating for a moratorium for months, and now we have the opportunity to show our commissioners just how much this matters. We need you there. Be sure to also join Citizens for Calvert and our friends at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network for a morning rally at 9:30 AM, before the hearing. Link below!
After the rally, head inside, sign up for public comment, and support the moratorium. Individual speakers will have 2 minutes, while those speaking on behalf of a group will have 5 minutes.

Can't make it in person? You can still provide public comment by phone:
929-229-2458
Meeting ID: 202-970-551
Passcode: #
*Press *5 to raise your hand and 6 to unmute when called on.
We’ll put the meeting agenda, moratorium document, and other helpful information in the comments.

And then, CFC is going statewide! We are already looking ahead to November 7th, when Citizens for Calvert will head to Baltimore for People Over Data Centers, a one-day summit hosted by Chesapeake Climate Action Network and Nature Forward bringing together communities from across Maryland who are also fighting data center development. Many of our CFC members have already grabbed their tickets! Come connect with people from across the state, learn what other communities are doing, share ideas, and bring new tools and strategies back home to Calvert.

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026
Where: Baltimore Convention Center

Ticket information will be in the comments!
And as always, if you want to help us keep doing this work, our donation link will also be in the comments as well. Every contribution helps us keep organizing, educating, and fighting for the future of our community.
There is a lot happening. This process hasn't always been easy, and sometimes it has looked downright bleak. But look how far we've come!

Two important dates. One big fight. And a whole lot of Calvert County citizens who aren't backing down.
We'll keep showing up. We'll keep fighting.
And we'll keep those claws up. 🦀💪
SEE YOU TUESDAY!

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Sign up to fight back against dirty data centers in Calvert County! Join us August 18 in Prince Frederick MD!

08/11/2026

Did you happen to catch us in The BayNet this week? 👀

Part of our leadership team recently sat down with John Collins, a new political writer at The BayNet, for a conversation about Citizens for Calvert- who we are, what it means to have a say in the future of our community, and, of course, a little bit about the people who make up this organization and why we keep showing up. A huge thank you to John for taking the time to sit down with us and for taking such a thoughtful look at what Citizens for Calvert is really about.

And speaking of showing up…

Our monthly meeting is TOMORROW! We’ll be meeting at Middleham & St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish in Lusby at 6:30 p.m. (10210 H.G. Trueman Road, Lusby, MD 20657).
We’ll be in Smith Hall, which is adjacent to SMILE in Lusby, and we are very excited to get crafty and make signs for next week’s rally with our friends at the Chesapeake Climate Action Network!

We hope you’ll join us tomorrow for updates and sign-making and then Tuesday, August 18, for the rally and public hearing. 📣
Links to RSVP for the rally will be in the comments!
Read the full BayNet article below, and we’ll see you tomorrow!
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https://thebaynet.com/inside-a-local-nonprofits-push-for-transparency-amid-data-center-debate/?fbclid=IwY2xjawTof6RwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMWJGRGpIODRhWmJBVXBNa2pzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeP_dqmZQZpjk-8D2afEImhFYfDoxRQH6_lc8dzNVaH13_YrIrwVzVE2GywNU_aem_24fS2aDZUc9QGo0xz9YBpw

PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. — Citizens for Calvert was formed in April 2026 in response to one of the most divisive issues currently facing Calvert County. However, its leaders say the organization’s mission extends beyond opposition to proposed data center development. Founded by a group of residents...

08/10/2026

Hello, Citizens!🦀
A few announcements that may have gotten missed over the weekend!
* NO BOCC MEETING THIS TUESDAY:
Tomorrow is a pre-scheduled off week for the Board of County Commissioners. They’ll be back on Tuesday, August 18th, for their regular meeting and, most importantly, the public hearing on the data center moratorium.
* SPECIAL ENVIRONMENTAL COMMISSION MEETING TONIGHT:
The Environmental Commission will hold a special meeting Monday, August 10th, to discuss, review, and approve their public comment for the August 18th moratorium hearing. The agenda is linked in the comments!
* CITIZENS FOR CALVERT MEETING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12TH:
Don’t forget to join us for our inaugural meeting at our new home in Lusby: Middleham and St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish! Going forward, we’ll meet here monthly on the second Wednesday of each month. This week we’ll be sharing updates on where things stand following the AWS news, getting organized for the weeks ahead, and making signs for the morning rally on August 18th, the day of the moratorium vote.
Bring your creativity and your enthusiasm! We’ll have cardboard and art supplies, but feel free to bring anything you’d like to use or share.

Links to the agenda and ways to support our work are in the comments!
Keep those Claws Up for Calvert!🦀

08/04/2026

Citizens for Calvert appreciates the county's update regarding Amazon Data Services withdrawing their concept site plans, but would like to acknowledge that it still leaves the community with more questions than answers.
Although the site plans have been withdrawn, that does not mean hyperscale data centers are no longer being considered, nor does it address the current heavy industry zoning, which could still be an open door for potential future data center development.
Our mission has never been about one company or one application— it is about ensuring that Calvert County has transparent decision-making, responsible land-use policies, and meaningful public involvement before decisions of this magnitude are made.
We will continue our work to educate residents, advocate for modern zoning protections, and ensure our community has a strong voice in shaping the future of Calvert County.
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