Nominate County Leadership for the Navigator Awards
County Government and Structure / County News / News You Can Use
Nominate County Leadership for the Navigator Awards

The Route Fifty Navigator Awards honor individuals and teams turning great ideas into reality in state and local government. In 2019, the digital news publication is once again naming 50 finalists for their demonstrated abilities to implement great ideas that improve public sector services and the communities they serve. The publication will select fifty finalists and 10 winners from five categories: Elected leaders who are driving change in their communities, inspiring others and “getting things done…

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May 14, 2019
Young Formally Assumes Mayor Role Following Pugh Resignation
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Young Formally Assumes Mayor Role Following Pugh Resignation

Bernard "Jack" Young has formally taken the reins as Baltimore Mayor, following Catherine Pugh's official resignation after a weeks-long leave of absence. New Baltimore Mayor Bernard "Jack" Young set a note of optimism as he formally assumed the role, upon Catherine Pugh's May 2 resignation. Young, elected city-wide to serve as Council President, became Mayor under the provisions of the City charter. He extended thanks for "your faith in me" and offered a positive note…

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May 3, 2019
Census Catalogs Density of Local Governments (Maryland’s Very Lean!)
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Census Catalogs Density of Local Governments (Maryland’s Very Lean!)

US Census data, recently updated, compares the levels of local government across America - Maryland is, as always, more consolidated than most states. The Census recently updated 2017 data on local governance across the country. Its latest report is available online: Individual State Descriptions: 2017 Census of Governments the Maryland data begins on page 136 of the full report. From their Maryland summary: For complete information from 2017 and earlier, visit the USE Census Bureau…

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April 25, 2019
Agriculture / County Government and Structure / Environment / Planning and Zoning / Transportation and Public Works
MACo Talks Initiatives, Solar Siting, & Recycling With E&T Committee

MACo Legal and Policy Counsel Les Knapp briefed the House Environment and Transportation Committee on MACo and its legislative initiatives, county demographics and responsibilities, solar siting, and recycling challenges. Knapp provided this update on January 22, 2019. Maryland Counties Knapp discussed the diverse needs and demographics of Maryland's counties and urged that "one size does not fit all." Knapp also described the broad range of services counties provide (many either mandated or governed under state…

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January 25, 2019
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2019 Legislative Handbook Series – An Indispensable Reference

The Department of Legislative Services has released its quadrennial Legislative Handbook Series, a deep and useful reference series that encapsulates nearly every issue of government at the state and local level. The series may be downloaded or viewed online for free at the links below: Legislative Handbook Series: Vol 1 – Legislators Handbook Vol 2 – Government Services Vol 3 – Revenue Structure Vol 4 – Budget Process Vol 5 – Personnel, Pensions & Procurement…

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January 11, 2019
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Nominate County Leadership for the Navigator Awards

Route Fifty is accepting nominations for county leaders who "demonstrate their ability to implement a great idea that improves public sector services and the communities they serve." Nominations for the 2018 Navigator Awards are due by July 11. The publication will select fifty finalists and 10 winners from five categories: Elected leaders who are driving change in their communities, inspiring others and "getting things done in the process." High-level administrators, and department and agency leaders who "have…

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June 19, 2018
County Budgets / County Government and Structure / County News / Education / Intergovernmental Relations / Taxes and Revenues
Hard to Count the Amount of Data in this Local Government Report

The annual Overview of Maryland Local Governments, prepared by the Department of Legislative Services for the General Assembly, also contains a wealth of information for Maryland counties. The Overview of Maryland Local Governments, Finances and Demographic Information is released in January of each year, but the information can provide a helpful reference throughout the following year, too. As Research Director of the Maryland Association of Counties, the Overview is the external source that I reference most frequently in response…

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April 30, 2018
County Government and Structure / County News / Economic Development
Feel the Power of Maryland’s Startup Engine

Startup Maryland invites county governments to the STRT1UP Showcase in Annapolis on March 14. The event will feature finalist pitches from Maryland entrepreneurs and a discussion of early stage investing. Startup Maryland tours Maryland counties and Baltimore City energizing the entrepreneurial community and creating a network of new business leaders. Startup Maryland joined MACo's Summer Conference in 2017 and staged a pitch event on the Conference's main stage. Next week in Annapolis Startup Maryland is…

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March 1, 2018
County Government and Structure / County News / Winter Conference
Women of MACo Shine Light on Each Other’s Stories

  At this year's Women of MACo Lunch, Maryland's female county elected officials joined in round table discussions about their careers, and recent challenges and breakthroughs they have experienced. County Executive Jan Gardner kicked-off the event with a short keynote about her political career. Gardner is the First Frederick County Executive. Before winning that historic election, she served for 12 years as a Frederick County Commissioner, including as President of the Board of County Commissioners…

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December 21, 2017
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Montgomery Department of Liquor Control Wins National Award

The Montgomery County Department of Liquor Control (DLC) has received the 2017 National StateWays Best Practices Award for its Legislative Outreach Program. The award specifically recognizes the DLC for its efforts in reaching out to local and state leaders at last year’s Maryland Alcohol Forum. According to a press release, “We are very excited to have won this national award,” said Robert Dorfman, director of the DLC. “We are a national model for public safety and…

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November 21, 2017
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