(1/2025) The Frederick County Council meets regularly on Tuesday evenings at 5:30 at Winchester Hall, located at 12 East Church Street in downtown Frederick. All meetings are open to the public, and we welcome participation. Members of the public are welcome to attend in person or participate over the phone. Please not that there will be no Council meetings on December 24 or December 31.
On December 3, I was reelected by the Council to serve as the Council President for the remaining 2024-2026 term. I am proud of the accomplishments that the County Council has achieved over the past two years in working collaboratively with County Executive Jessica Fitzwater on behalf of the people of Frederick County. Over the next two years I will continue diligently work for all Frederick Countians.
The Council also reelected Vice President Kavont
Duckett (District 4) to serve as the Vice President for the remaining 2024-2026 term. Vice President Duckett said, "I appreciate the support of my colleagues to continue in my leadership role. As I look ahead to the next two years, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for the opportunities ahead. Together, we will work to further strengthen and elevate the voices of all of our residents, ensuring that everyone feels heard and valued in our community."
In the new year, the Council will have two upcoming Bills advancing through our legislative process. Bill 24-19 Amends Ch. 1-13-34 of the Frederick County Code, creating a Local Program for the Preservation of Critical Agricultural Land. Bill 24-20 Amends the Frederick County Uniformed Employees Retirement Plan Offering a Deferred Retirement Option Program. I am sponsoring both of these upcoming Bills on behalf of the County Executive. For the most up to date agendas, full text of Bills, and Bill schedules, please visit our website.
There have been lots of events in the county recently and I was proud to attend the Wreaths Across America Ceremony in Brunswick. This Non-Profit places wreaths on all the grave sites of Veterans. It is to honor and remember them during the holiday season. Thank you to all out Veterans!
The Frederick County Council encourages public involvement at every stage of the legislative process. We welcome public comment at every Council meeting on Tuesday evenings. Members of the public are welcome to attend and give comment in person, leave a voicemail to be forwarded to each Council Member, or email us any time at councilmembers@frederickcountymd.gov. Please visit our website at www.frederickcountymd.gov/countycouncil to view our latest agendas, legislation, and upcoming calendar of events.
And as always, if there is ever anything I can do for you, please feel free to reach out to me and my office. You can contact me via email at: BYoung@FrederickCountyMD.gov, or you can call my office at 301-600-1108.
