Across the state several counties recently transferred responsibilities to a new set of officers, and a few still have upcoming elections.

• In Caroline County, Commissioner Jefferson Ghrist becomes President of the Commission, while Commissioner Larry Porter assumes the Vice-President post.
• In Carroll County, Commissioner David Roush is the new Board President, Commissioner Richard Rothschild is the new Vice President and Commissioner Robin Frazier is the Secretary.
• In Howard County, Council Member Calvin Ball is Chairperson & Council Member Courtney Watson is the Vice Chairperson.
• In Montgomery County, Council Member Craig Rice was elected Council President and Council Member George Leventhal was selected as Vice President.
• In Prince George’s County, Council Member Mel Franklin was elected Council Chair and William A. Campos assumes the role of the Council’s Vice Chair.
• In Wicomico County, Council President Matt Holloway will continue another term, while John Hall assumes the role of Vice President.

Elections still pending are in the following counties: Calvert County, Dorchester County, Garrett County, Queen Anne’s County, St. Mary’s County & Talbot County.

The following chart shows the terms of officers for each county and their next officer election.