Posts Tagged ‘Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano’
Wicomico County Executive Vetoes Internal Auditor Bill, Citing Unequal Standards and Accountability Concerns
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has vetoed a bill pertaining to an internal auditor–Legislative Bill 2025-14, saying it would create unequal oversight and weaken auditor independence. She said the measure would allow the County Council to exempt itself from professional audit standards and influence audit work, while excluding key oversight activities from established rules. Giordano…
Read MoreSt. John Properties to Develop New 24-Acre Mixed-Use Site in Salisbury
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has announced that St. John Properties, Inc. has acquired 24 acres along East Naylor Mill Road in Salisbury to develop Salisbury Exchange, a new mixed-use business community supporting local economic expansion. The site will include more than 220,000 square feet of flexible commercial space. According to the Office of the…
Read More$1 Million Federal Grant Awarded for Pirate鈥檚 Wharf Development Phase II
Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has announced that the National Park Service, through the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), has awarded $1,010,500 in federal funding to support Phase II of the Pirate鈥檚 Wharf Park Development Project in Quantico, Maryland. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will administer the grant with Wicomico County as the…
Read MoreDepartment of Transportation Announces Grant Award for Salisbury Airport
A new initiative aims to enhance safety, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen the region鈥檚 primary air travel hub at the Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY). The nearly $127, 000 grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation, awarded under the Federal Aviation Administration鈥檚 FY25 Airport Infrastructure Grant program, will fund the design phase for replacing…
Read MoreWicomico County Lifts Countywide Burning Ban
Wicomico County has lifted the countywide burn ban. The committee, which includes representatives from four local Fire Chiefs, the Maryland Forest Service, Wicomico County Department of Planning & Zoning and the Health Department agreed unanimously that conditions have improved to where lifting the ban is safe and appropriate. Residents are now permitted to resume open…
Read MoreMajor Park Improvement Projects Funded by Maryland Cannabis Tax Revenue
Several new park improvement projects will be funded potentially through revenue generated by the Maryland Cannabis Tax. These projects aim to enhance local parks, improve safety, and ensure reinvestment in communities across Wicomico County. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano, in partnership with Director of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Steve Miller today announced this initiative. County…
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