*This news release was updated on Jan. 3 with a new time and location for the District 5 session.
FREDERICK, Md. – Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater invites the public to join her at one of five town hall meetings, starting in January, to help set her priorities for the upcoming budget. A meeting is scheduled in each of the five Council Districts. The public is invited to attend whichever meeting is most convenient for them; they are not limited to the meeting in their home district.
“My core values of accountability, sustainability, and inclusion are infused in our budget discussions.” County Executive Fitzwater said. “I am looking forward to hosting these events along with the County Council Members so we all can hear from and continue to meet the needs of our residents.”
The meetings are scheduled as follows:
- District 1, represented by Council Member Jerry Donald
7 p.m. Wednesday, January 10
Middletown Fire Hall, 401 Franklin St., Middletown - District 2, represented by Council Member Steve McKay
7 p.m. Monday, January 22
New Market Volunteer Fire Hall, 76 W. Main St., New Market - District 3, represented by Council Member M.C. Keegan-Ayer
7 p.m. Thursday, January 11 (live-streamed on FCG TV)
Prospect Center, 585 Himes Ave., Frederick - District 4, represented by Council Member Kavonté Duckett
7 p.m. Thursday, February 1
Lincoln Elementary School, 200 Madison St., Frederick - District 5, represented by Council Member Mason Carter
1 p.m. Saturday, January 27
Catoctin High School, Thurmont
Each town hall session will be recorded and posted online for later viewing. People who cannot attend a meeting may submit comments online at FrederickCountyMD.gov/BudgetPublicHearing. All meetings are open to the public. If anyone needs auxiliary aids or services for effective communication, please contact the ADA Coordinator at ADA@FrederickCountyMD.gov, or by calling 301-600-1110, preferably at least three days before the meeting.
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