COUNTY OFFICIALS
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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
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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.
 
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County Executive
Jessica Fitzwater (D)

Website:
frederickcountymd.gov/

Email: Email

Phone: 301-600-6083
Elected: 2022
Term: 4 Years
County Council
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Frederick County Government
Winchester Hall
12 E. Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
 
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President
Brad Young (D)
At-Large


Website:
Frederick County MD

Email:
Contact

Phone: 301-600-1101
Duckett

Vice-President
Kavonté Duckett (D)
District 4


Website:
Frederick County MD

Email:
Contact

Phone: 301-600-2336
Kapp

Member
Renee Knapp (D)
At-Large


Website:
Frederick County MD

Email:
Contact

Phone: 301-600-2336
Donald

Member
Jerry Donald (D)
District 1


Website:
Frederick County MD

Email:
Contact

Phone: 301-600-2336
Ayer

Member
M.C. Keegan-Ayer (D)
District 3


Website:
Frederick County MD

Email:
Contact

Phone: 301-600-1034

Board of Education
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Frederick County Public Schools
191 South East Street, Frederick, MD 21701
(301) 644-5000

Democratic Board of Education Members


 
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President
Dean Rose (D)

Website:
fcps.org

Email: Contact

Elected: 2022
Term: 4 Years

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Vice-President
Rae Gallagher (D)

Website:
fcps.org

Email: Contact

Elected: 2022
Term: 4 Years
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Member
Janie Inglis Monier (D)

Website:
fcps.org

Email: Contact

Elected: 2024
Term: 4 Years

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Member
Chad King Wilson, Sr. (D)

Website:
fcps.org

Email: Contact

Elected: January 2026
Term: December 2026

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Member
Karen Yoho (D)

Website:
fcps.org

Email: Contact

Elected: 2022
Term: 4 Years

Other Elected Officials
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Frederick County Judicial Branch
Courthouse
100 West Patrick St.
Frederick, MD 21701

Judges of the Orphans' Court:
Michael Powell (D)
Associate Judge (301-600-6565)

Bonnie Nicholson (D)
Associate Judge (same)