Executive Summary
The Latest News from County Executive Jan Gardner
Turning Our Vision Into a Reality
New Programs to Preserve History, Support Agriculture
I am pleased to announce two new grant programs that will allow us to protect what we value about Frederick County: the Rural Historic Preservation Grant Program and the Agricultural Innovation Grant Program. The goal is to leave a legacy for future generations of a vibrant agricultural community and to preserve our rich history.
As we preserve farmland through our ag preservation programs, it is equally important that we help keep agricultural operations profitable. These grants accomplish that goal.
Frederick County has done an outstanding job preserving our rich history in our urban core. The Rural Preservation Grants will help us preserve our history in our rural areas, including historic bank barns, homes and other structures.
Rural Preservation
To qualify, properties must be listed on the County Register of Historic Places or on the National Register of Historic Places, or be designated as a contributing resource in a historic district. A property also qualifies if the Maryland Historical Trust determines the site is eligible for National Register designation.
and Ag Innovation
Applications for Rural Historic Preservation Grants will be accepted once a year.
Funds may be used for research and development, production buildings, major fixtures, or processing facilities. Applications will be accepted twice a year.
Grants Kick Off
Review committees will be established for both programs to score applications based on established metrics and then recommend awards to the County Executive. Funding for the grants will come from the county’s recordation fee, which is charged on certain real estate transactions.
There Are Several Ways to Vote in General Election
Thousands of Frederick County voters have already cast their ballots in the 2020 General Election. It's never been easier to make your voice heard! You can vote with a mail-in ballot, vote in-person at an early voting location, or vote at ANY Frederick County polling location on Election Day, which is Tuesday, November 3rd.
- MAIL-IN BALLOT - TODAY is the last day that Election officials recommend requesting a mail-in ballot. All applications for mail-in voting must be received by October 20th. You can apply online. Mail-in ballots can be dropped off at any of Frederick County's eight drop box locations between now and 8 p.m. on November 3rd.
- EARLY VOTING - Early voting begins on Monday, October 26th. County voters can cast their ballot in person at one of four early voting locations: Catoctin High School in Thurmont, Gov. Thomas Johnson High School in Frederick, Middletown Volunteer Fire Department's Activities Building, and Urbana Regional Library.
- IN-PERSON ELECTION DAY VOTING - If you want to wait until Election Day, polls will be open from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. There are 14 polling centers in Frederick County, and for the first time, voters can choose where to cast their ballots. You'll find the complete list of sites here.
I've received a number of questions about the local Charter Amendment questions on the ballot this year. You can find information on Questions A-D on the County's website. Visit www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/2020BallotQuestions.
Contact Me
Email: CountyExecutive@FrederickCountyMD.gov
Website: FrederickCountyMD.gov/Executive
Location: 12 E Church St, Frederick, MD, United States
Phone: 301-600-1100
Facebook: facebook.com/JanGardnerExec
Twitter: @JanGardnerExec