Posts Tagged ‘Wicomico County Executive’
Congressman Harris Re-elected in Maryland, Wicomico County Executive Charter Resolution Defeated
There are still 13 precincts that have not yet reported in Maryland. However, the Harris/Walz ticket has easily won the Old Line State with nearly 60% of the vote to Trump/Vance’s 37%. In the Maryland US Senate race, the former P-G County Executive, Angela Alsobrooks defeated Republican and former Governor Larry Hogan with 52% of…
Read MoreWicomico County Awarded Grant to Support New Flight Route from Salisbury to Orlando
Wicomico County has been awarded an $800,000 grant from the US Department of Transportation to support a new flight route from Salisbury Regional Airport to Orlando. The grant is from the FY23 Small Community Air Service Development Program and the investment aims to expand air service accessibility for Eastern Shore residents, while fostering economic growth…
Read MoreBarry Beauchamp Appointed by Gov Moore to MD House of Delegates District 38B
Barry Beauchamp has been selected to represent Wicomico County in the Maryland House of Delegates. Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano announced that Beauchamp has been appointed to represent Maryland 38B by Governor Wes Moore – effective for the remainder of the term which began January 11th of 2023. Beauchamp finishes the term vacated by Delegate…
Read MoreCandidates For Wicomico Co. Executive Take Part In Forum Tonight
Candidates for Wicomico County Executive will engage in a forum tonight (Thursday) at Salisbury University.Scheduled to take part are acting County Executive John Psota, Julie Giordano, and County Council Vice President Ernest Davis.Davis is a Democrat, and Psota and Giordano will compete for the Republican nomination.Topics are likely to include the Wicomico County budget, housing…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Addresses Addiction, Overdose Challenges
Wicomico County is staying vigilant in its efforts to address the opioid epidemic, as local overdose numbers rise.The local health department, the Opioid Intervention Team, elected officials and members of law enforcement and emergency services recently met for a strategy session. “Although we cannot be sure what has specifically contributed to the increase in overdoses…
Read MorePublic Hearing Set On Wicomico Co. Budget For FY ’22
Wicomico County citizens are invited to learn more and offer comments about the county’s spending proposals for the fiscal year that starts July 1st. County Executive John Psota said a public hearing on the Operating Budget, Capital Improvement budget and other spending priorities will be held tonight (Monday). The hearing will begin at 6:00 p.m.…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County Council Continues John Psota as Acting County Executive
UPDATED 9/18/20 12:50pm – The Wicomico County Council has not been able to reach a consensus in the candidates who have submitted their interest in taking over as the county executive, after the death last month of Bob Culver. Two candidates have filed for the position – State Delegate Carl Anderton and County General Services…
Read MoreUPDATED: Wicomico County Council Reopens Application Process for County Executive
UPDATED – 8/28/20 – The Wicomico County Council met Friday evening to discuss the County Executive issue after Dr. Rene Desmarais declined the appointment to fill the remainder of the term as County Executive. After about a half hour of sometimes heated discussion, the council opted to reopen the application process for additional candidates –…
Read MoreWicomico Co. Executive Candidates To Be Interviewed
Wicomico County Council members are preparing to interview candidates for the position of County Executive. The discussions will take place Thursday in Salisbury. The person who is chosen would replace Bob Culver, who passed away last month. Maryland Delegate Carl Anderton, former county finance director Michele Ennis and physician Rene Desmarais are in the running.…
Read MoreMaryland Flags Ordered to Half-Staff in Honor of Bob Culver
Governor Larry Hogan ordered the Maryland State Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full-staff at sunset on the day of interment (not yet known). This is in honor of Bob Culver, County Executive for Wicomico County, who passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020
Read MoreWicomico County Executive, Bob Culver, Dies after Battle with Liver Cancer
Wicomico County Executive, Bob Culver, has lost his battle with liver cancer. The announcement was made on his Facebook page this morning, “The family of County Executive Bob Culver is sad to announce that he passed peacefully in his sleep surrounded by his family this morning. Well known for his spirit and tenacity, he had…
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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