County Executive Jan Gardner
announced that Chief Administrative Officer Raymond Barnes will retire
from Frederick County Government on Jan. 31. Mr. Barnes oversees
daily operations for all 18 county divisions under the direction of the county
executive.
“I asked Ray to come out of retirement so that I could utilize his outstanding managerial skills and knowledge of
government operations. He has done a fabulous job and will be greatly
missed,” Executive Gardner commented. “I join all of our directors and
employees in wishing him the very best in his retirement.”