Commissioners Out and About

County Commission President Chris Corchiarino answering questions from the public following a presentation about the development process in Queen Anne’s County. https://qac.org/.../Land-Use-and-the-Queen-Annes-County-Deve

County Commissioners Chris Corchiarino and Jack Wilson answering questions about how to get involved in the development process. https://qac.org/.../Land-Use-and-the-Queen-Annes-County-Deve

County Commissioner Jim Moran was in attendance at the recent Town Hall to meet with residents and answer questions . https://qac.org/.../Land-Use-and-the-Queen-Annes-County-Deve

County Commissioner Philip Dumenil spent time over the holiday with Hope 4 All, Inc. at their Annual Free Thanksgiving Dinner held at the Grasonville Community Center. Commissioner Dumenil shared that it was a great time helping an amazing organization and offered his thanks to all the volunteers who made the event such a success.

Thank you to Hope 4 All, Inc. for bringing the community together once again and for the incredible work you do each year. The County appreciates everything you do for Grasonville and beyond.

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Kennard African American Cultural Heritage Center welcomed the opening of SPARK! Places of Innovation, a Smithsonian traveling exhibition presented by Maryland Humanities. Commissioner Patrick McLaughlin attended the opening to show support for this exciting opportunity in our community.

County Commissioner Jack Wilson concluded his year as President of Maryland Association of Counties at the Annual Winter Conference earlier this month.

News

Sudlersville Town Commissioner Charged Following County Audit of Water and Sewer Operations

Following an audit conducted as part of Queen Anne’s County’s acquisition of the Town of Sudlersville’s water and sewer system, a Sudlersville Town Commissioner has been charged with multiple offenses related to an alleged theft scheme.

After a full investigation by the Queen Anne’s County State’s Attorney’s Office, Jonathan Keith Griffith, a Sudlersville Town Commissioner and former President of the Town Commission, has been charged with several theft-related offenses, including 3 counts of a theft scheme over $100,000, which carries a maximum sentence of 20 years and a $25,000 fine. He is also charged with 2 counts of theft scheme $25,000 to under, this carries a maximum sentence of 10 years and a fine of $15,000. The last charge is 1 count of misconduct in office (malfeasance), a common law offense for which sentencing is determined at the discretion of the court.

Sudlersville Town Commissioner Charged Following County Audit of Water and Sewer Operations • Queen Anne's County, MD

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Queen Anne’s County Commissioners Announce Plans to Proceed with Condemnation of Property for Future Recreation Center

The County Commissioners of Queen Anne’s County have approved a resolution confirming their prior authorization to file and pursue condemnation proceedings for a 14-acre property located north of US Route 50 in Chester. The site, owned by Jemal’s Kent Narrows, L.L.C., carries a current state tax assessment valuation of $4.05 million and is being considered for the construction of a new County recreation center and related amenities. Despite the proximity of this property in the Kent Narrows, it does not directly border public waters and does not have direct water access. A prior owner subdivided the original waterfront areas and dedicated it to an environmental preservation group.

https://md-queenannescounty2.civicplus.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=3094

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Commissioners Host Community Conversation on Land Use and Development Process

It was standing room only at the Kent Island Library on Thursday evening, November 20, for A Community Conversation about Land Use and the Queen Anne’s County Development Process. Hosted by the County Commissioners along with staff from the Department of Planning and Zoning and the Department of Public Works, the event offered residents a chance to learn firsthand how development decisions are made and how they can participate in the process.

All videos, along with the full presentation, slides, and a comprehensive FAQ section, is available at https://www.qac.org/1820/Land-Use-and-the-Queen-Annes-County-Deve for anyone who could not attend or who would like to review the materials again

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Queen Anne’s County Makes Final Push to Connect Remaining Homes to Broadband

Queen Anne’s County has made significant progress over the past several years to expand access to reliable high-speed internet, bringing broadband service to approximately 1,900 homes that previously did not have access. These connections were made possible through a combination of federal, state, and local grant funding.

As this work enters its final phase, County officials are urging residents who are still unconnected to act now. Based on a review of grant-funded service areas and internet availability reported by Internet Service Providers (ISPs) to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the County estimates that approximately 438 homes remain eligible for broadband service but are not yet connected.

Queen Anne’s County Makes Final Push to Connect Remaining Homes to Broadband • Queen Anne's County, MD

Queen Anne’s County Launches “Bring Your Own Bag” Campaign to Promote Reusable Bag Use This Holiday Season

The Queen Anne’s County Commissioners, in partnership with Plastic Free QAC, have launched a new public awareness campaign — BYOB! Bring Your Own Bag — encouraging residents to use reusable bags throughout the holiday shopping season and beyond.

To support this effort, free reusable bags are now available at several convenient locations across the county, while supplies last. Residents can pick up a bag at: