Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins II, Esq., has ordered the Charles County Flag be lowered to half-staff effective immediately and returned to full staff on the sunset of January 17, 2025, to honor former Maryland Delegate and Past Commissioner President Murray D. Levy, who passed away on Dec. 22, 2024.

"Charles County mourns the loss of Murray D. Levy, a dedicated public servant whose decades of leadership as Director of Finance, Director of Public Works, Commissioner President, and State Delegate left an indelible mark on our community,” Collins said, “His tireless commitment to public service and his visionary leadership will be remembered as a legacy of progress and excellence for generations to come."

Levy is remembered as a man of intellect, humor, and integrity who chose a life of service to the residents of Charles County. After serving in the United States Army from 1967 to 1969, he began working for the county in 1971. He served as Director of Finance until 1976 and became Director of Public Works from 1976 to 1980.

In 1996, Levy was elected President of the Charles County Board of County Commissioners and served in that role until 2004. He was then elected as a state delegate and represented Charles County in the Maryland General Assembly until 2011. Levy was also the owner of Cobb Island Market from 1977-2003.

"On behalf of Charles County, I extend our heartfelt condolences to Murray D. Levy’s family. Our community is grateful for his decades of dedicated service and leadership as both an executive leader and elected official," Deborah Hall, Acting County Administrator, said. "His work as Director of Finance, Director of Public Works, Commissioner President, and State Delegate has profoundly shaped our community, and his legacy of commitment and excellence will continue to inspire us for years to come."

Murray is survived by his wife Sherry and their Labrador, Otis. Funeral arrangements are private.