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Megan Outten Officially Files for Wicomico County Council
Megan Outten, a lifelong resident of Wicomico County and former Salisbury City Council member, has filed to run for the Wicomico County Council District 7 seat. Outten has spent recent months meeting with residents, attending community gatherings, and working with local stakeholders to discuss priorities and community needs. Outten says her path has always been…
Read MoreUPDATE: Wicomico County Council Approves Legislation to Prohibit Out-of-County Waste and Secure Landfill and Convenience Center Operations
UPDATE 08/06/25: The Wicomico County Council has approved legislation that prohibits the disposal of out-of-county waste at Wicomico County facilities, thereby protecting local resources for County residents and businesses. It also codifies the current days and hours of operation for the landfill, convenience centers, and recycling centers, ensuring that these critical services remain available to…
Read MoreGiordano Unveils Proposed FY 2026 Wicomico County Budget with Tax Relief
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has unveiled her proposed FY 2026 budget – which features over a $3-million reduction in property tax rates. The proposed tax rate of $0.80 per $100 of assessed value is down from last year’s rate of $0.84. This would bring tax relief to Wicomico County residents and businesses. The proposed…
Read MoreUPDATE: Maryland Appellate Court Rules Against Executive Giordano in Charter Dispute; County Executive’s Office Calls Ruling Misleading
The Appellate Court of Maryland has ruled in favor of the Wicomico County Council in a dispute with County Executive Julie Giordano over the confirmation of an Assistant Director of Administration. The court clarified that under Section 315(A) of the Wicomico County Charter, executive appointments requiring Council confirmation must be formally submitted and acted upon…
Read MoreWicomico County Council to Reconsider Legislation Pertaining to Dog Kennels
The Wicomico County Council will reconsider a bill pertaining to dog kennels during its legislative meeting on Tuesday, February 18th at 10am in the Council Chambers in the Government Office Building. The Council will review the setback distance requirement and consider an amendment to the bill that would allow the Board of Appeals to modify…
Read MoreWicomico County Council Overrides Executive Veto to Strengthen Oversight on Motor Sports Events
The Wicomico County Council has voted to override the County Executive’s veto of legislation designed to enhance transparency and oversight regarding the use of county-owned property for motor sports events. The bill, which amends Chapter 22 of the Wicomico County Code, mandates that all motor sports events involving vehicles powered by combustion engines, such as…
Read MoreWicomico County Burn Ban Extended
The Wicomico County Council has extended the burn ban established by the County Executive on June 20th in an effort to ensure the safety and well-being of all residents during the ongoing emergency drought situation. The burn ban will remain in effect for the duration of the emergency as determined by County Executive Julie Giordano.…
Read MoreWicomico County Council to Hold Special Session on Wednesday at 4pm
The Wicomico County Council will hold a special legislative session on Wednesday at 4pm to consider and extension to the current burn ban. They will also get an update on the status of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The meeting is at the Government Office Building in Salisbury. The public is invited to attend and observe…
Read MoreWicomico County Says No to Collective Bargaining Agreement for County Sheriff’s Office
The Wicomico County Council Tuesday voted down a Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office. The agreement proposed a new wage scale, 2.5% COLA in retirement and other amenities to make sure Wicomico County remains competitive with surrounding jurisdictions and the State to help with recruitment and retention. The COLA was of the…
Read MoreWicomico County Council Approves $193 Million Dollar Budget – 6 Percent Salary Increases for County Employees
The Wicomico County Council has approved the Fiscal Year 24 Budget. Some of the major highlights of the FY 24 budget include a 6% pay increase for most County employees and a higher wage scale for sworn law enforcement officers as part of an amended Collective Bargaining Agreement. The $193 Million Dollar Budget, which is…
Read MoreWicomico County Council Holding Special Work Session Thurs, Jan 19
The Wicomico County Council will convene for a special work session on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at 11:00am in Room 301 at the Government Office Building in Salisbury. They will discuss federal funding for local projects with United States Senator Ben Cardin. The public is invited to attend and observethe meeting.
Read MoreWicomico Co. Council Sets Special Legislative Session For Tue. Apr.26th
Wicomico County Council has scheduled a special legislative session and open budget session for next week.Legislation to establish a law enforcement review board of the county code may be called for final reading and consideration, following that day’s public hearing.A resolution to amend the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget and Fiscal ’22 Capital Improvement plan…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Council Schedules Public Hearing On Redistricting Proposal
Wicomico County Council has set Tuesday, December 7th for a public hearing to consider a recommendation of the redistricting committee. The committee has approved a proposed map of councilmanic districts to reflect the results of the 2020 census, for the 2022 election. The public hearing will be held at the Wicomico County Government Office building…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Forms Redistricting Panel
Wicomico County Council is inviting interested residents who are registered voters to serve on a Redistricting Commission. The panel will be tasked with developing councilmanic districts that are “reasonably compact, contiguous and substantially equal in population.” Citizens who are interested must submit a statement of interest, resume, political party information and other background by June…
Read MoreMaryland Chooses Biden/Harris, but the Eastern Shore Goes with Trump/Pence; Harris Returns to Congress
In Maryland – the state overwhelmingly chose the Biden/Harris ticket for President. However, Wicomico, Worcester and Somerset Counties chose Donald Trump for president (Wicomico County – 53%, Worcester County – 65% and Somerset County – 59%) Wicomico County also voted for 1st District Republican Congressman Andy Harris who received 58% to Mia Mason’s 42% in…
Read MoreWicomico County Executive Asks Council President to Step Down
Wicomico County Executive Bob Culver is at odds with the County Council President John Cannon. Culver sent a 3 page letter to Cannon asking him to step down from the leadership post and accused Cannon of interfering with the county executive’s functions and spreading false information. Although Culver asked Cannon to step down from the…
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