The County Executive provides management oversight and direction for Frederick County Government departments and agencies, establishes public policy, and is responsible for the development of the county budget. The County Executive serves a four-year term and not more than two consecutive terms.
County Executive
| County Executive - Jessica Fitzwater (D) | ||||
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Website: | frederickcountymd.gov/ | ||
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| Phone: | 301-600-6083 | |||
| Elected: | 2022 | |||
| Term: | 4 Years | |||
Frederick County transitioned from the County Commissioner form of government to the County Charter form of government on December 1, 2014. Under Charter Government, there is an Executive Branch with a County Executive and a Legislative Branch with a County Council.
The seven-member County Council consists of five members elected by district and two elected at-large. Council members have the power to initiate legislation. Council meetings are limited to 45 days yearly. County Council members serve for four years and no more than three consecutive terms, and will receive $22,500 per year with no benefits. Legislative sessions are limited to 45 days yearly and non-legislative sessions as needed. See map.
County Council
Frederick County Government
Winchester Hall
12 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
County Council Members
President Brad Young (D), At-Large
Vice President Kavonte Duckett (D), District 4
Renee Knapp (D), At-Large
Jerry Donald (D), District 1
Steve McKay (R), District 2
M.C. Keegan-Ayer (D), District 3
Mason Carter (R), District 5
View the County Council page on the FCG website. You will find a link to each member's emails and phone numbers on the left-hand side.
Board of Education
Frederick County Public Schools
191 South East Street
Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 644-5000
Members
Sue Johnson, President (D)
Dean Rose, Vice President (D)
Nancy Allen (R)
David Bass (D)
Rae Gallagher (D)
Jason, "Mr. J" Johnson (I)
Karen Yoho (D)
Click here to view the emails and phone numbers for each member.
Other Elected Officials
Frederick County Judicial Branch
Courthouse
100 West Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701
State's Attorney - Charlie Smith (R) (301-600-1523)
Clerk of the Circuit Court - Sandra K. Dalton (R) (301-600-1906)
Register of Wills - Mary Rolle (R) (301-600-6565)
Sheriff - Chuck Jenkins (R) (301-600-1532)
Judges of the Orphans' Court:
Michael Powell (D), Associate Judge (301-600-6565)
Bonnie Nicholson (D), Associate Judge (same)
Susan W. Wilson (R), Associate Judge (same)