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What residents are talking about in Frederick public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Free Menstrual Products in Public Restrooms
E-bike safety
Council leadership ethics
Ethics Commission Residency and Reform
Elected Officials’ Comments
Council Conduct and Ethics
Federal Immigration Enforcement and Foreign Policy
Carroll Park Manor Rodent Infestation and Pest Control
General Public Comment
Husky Park Road Extension and Parkland Preservation
Ordinance G-26-6 Concerning Rodent Control
Rental Assistance and Housing Needs
Noise Ordinance Revisions and Enforcement
Rodent Control and Abatement Ordinance
Municipal Rodent Control and Abatement Ordinance
Municipal Ethics Complaint Process Review
Juneteenth event protest
Ethics process transparency
Accountability and council conduct
Public comment protocols
Carroll Park Manor rat infestation
Council social media controversy
Foreign policy and civilian impact of war
Foreign policy and social justice
City Values Act
City Values Act and Climate Plan
City Values and Immigration Enforcement Ordinance
Immigration Enforcement Ordinance
Immigration Ordinance and Redistricting
City Values Act Ordinance
Public safety
Council Member Budget Priorities & District Needs
100 S. Market Street Rehabilitation
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Frederick from local and regional media.
City of Frederick Offices to Close Early on October 30 for Employee Appreciation Event
City of Frederick Offices to Close Early on October 30 for Employee Appreciation Event The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Oct 30, 2026Frederick official pleads in Ocean City disorderly conduct case
Frederick official pleads in Ocean City disorderly conduct case DelmarvaNow.com
Oct 27, 2026Frederick economic development director pleads guilty to disorderly conduct in Ocean City case
Richard G. Griffin, the city of Frederick's director of economic development, pleaded guilty Monday to misdemeanor disorderly conduct in a case that originally involved an indecent exposure charge, according to Maryland court records.
Oct 27, 2026Updated: Data center developer sues Frederick County over moratorium
A company behind a major data center development near Adamstown has filed a lawsuit against Frederick County, County Executive Jessica Fitzwater and the Frederick County Planning Commission, claiming the county unlawfully blocked new data center appl...
Oct 9, 2026Frederick economic development director charged with indecent exposure in Ocean City
Richard Griffin, the city of Frederick’s director of economic development, has been charged with indecent exposure stemming from an August incident in Ocean City.
Oct 2, 2026Frederick County Council prepares business development plan
Frederick County Council prepares business development plan WYPR
Sep 30, 2026City of Frederick Announces Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program
City of Frederick Announces Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Sep 29, 2026News Flash Archive - SOME CITY SPORTS FIELDS ARE CLOSED TODAY SEE LINK FOR DETAILS 9-23-26
News Flash Archive - SOME CITY SPORTS FIELDS ARE CLOSED TODAY SEE LINK FOR DETAILS 9-23-26 The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Sep 23, 2026Frederick Police Department to Hold Administrative Hearing Board Sept. 30
Frederick Police Department to Hold Administrative Hearing Board Sept. 30 The City of Frederick, MD (.gov)
Sep 22, 2026UPDATED: Nash accuses O’Connor of ethics violations involving arts organization co-founded by wife
In an ethics complaint, City Council Vice President Katie Nash is accusing Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor of failing to adequately separate himself and his administration from dealings involving an arts organization co-founded by his wife.
Sep 17, 2026ICE agents clashed violently with Frederick. Where does the city go from here?
ICE agents clashed violently with Frederick. Where does the city go from here? The Baltimore Banner
Sep 14, 2026Maryland Officials Demand ICE Accountability After Agents Beat Protesters in Frederick Neighborhood
Maryland Officials Demand ICE Accountability After Agents Beat Protesters in Frederick Neighborhood Democracy Now!
Sep 11, 2026