Office Hours - From Sidewalks to Economic Justice

Questions with teeth make for the best conversations. That’s why in the latest episode of Pittman & Friends podcast County Executive Pittman held office hours to field your questions. He responds to questions about walkability on dangerous corridors, the push and pull of growth, and how to keep people safe without sacrificing momentum. From Route 3 to school zones, we unpack why retrofitting suburban roads is hard, expensive, and urgent—and how Safe Routes to School, Safe Routes to Transit, and the Walk & Roll plan knit together a safer, saner network for getting around.County Executive Pittman explains why the county stepped away from using local resources to do ICE’s job for them, how local policing and the courts deliver accountability, and why outsourcing justice to ICE undermines public safety. Along the way, we talk about data-driven enforcement—red light and speed cameras under Vision Zero—and invite listeners to suggest camera locations where risk is real.Costs are rising, wages lag, and residents feel the squeeze. County Executive Pittman acknowledges those headwinds and focuses on what local government can actually move: safer streets, fair housing, better transit, strong schools, and public places that welcome everyone. We close on common values—peace, empathy, and the rule of law—because durable progress rarely follows party lines. Have thoughts, critiques, or a story from your block? Subscribe, share with a friend, and send us your questions for the next office hours. Your voice shapes the next round.If you like the stories and insights in Pittman and Friends, be sure to follow the County Executive on social media and sign up for his Weekly Letter using the links below. Weekly Letter: https://www.aacounty.org/county-executive/steuart-pittman/pittmans-pen/weekly-letterFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AACoExecX (formerly Twitter): https://x.com/AACoExecInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/AACoExec/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ArundelTV