LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) and St. Mary’s County Government Department leaders will be attending the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) winter conference from December 6-8, 2023, in Cambridge, MD.
This year, over 900 leaders, representing various levels of the state's public and private sectors will convene at the MACo winter conference, which aims to equip county decision-makers and participants with tools for effective leadership, offering a comprehensive perspective on the pressing issues anticipated during the upcoming Maryland General Assembly Session.
With 30+ educational break-out sessions, general sessions, meetings, and briefings taking place at this multi-day event, participants will leave the conference with a better understanding of county issues and policy priorities. Speakers will address topics such as county budgets, affordable housing, climate change, workforce recruitment and retention, funding public education, and much more. Participants will focus on challenges and best practices in county services, as well as building relationships and strategic planning for the coming years.
With the MACo Winter Conference comes the annual installation of MACo’s Officers and Board of Directors, including Commissioner President James “Randy” Guy, who will continue to serve.
“The MACo conference offers the opportunity to learn about key issues facing local governments as we enter the legislative season,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “I am thankful and look forward to serving on MACo's Board and Legislative Committee for another year.”
Additionally, Commissioner Eric Colvin will be a speaker on a panel entitled Closing the Gap: Filling Vacancies, Fostering Workplace Cohesion and Commissioner Scott Ostrow will moderate the Academy of Excellence in Government session on Ethics.
Educational and networking opportunities at the conference allow attendees to learn about issues facing county governments and the resources and strategies for successfully meeting those challenges as they prepare for the upcoming legislative session. The conference schedule, descriptions of the educational offerings, and a listing of confirmed exhibitors are available online at: www.mdcounties.org/MACoCon.
About the Maryland Association of Counties (MACo): MACo is a non-profit and non-partisan organization that serves Maryland county governments by articulating their needs and ideas to the Maryland General Assembly. The Association's membership comprises county elected officials and representatives from Maryland's 23 counties and Baltimore City. More at: mdcounties.org.
Note to Members of the Press: You are invited to attend the conference and may register free of charge at: https://mdcounties.org/MACoCon. Please contact Shantelle Malcolm-Lym at shantelleml@mdcounties.org with requests for interviews of MACo leadership and staff.
