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What residents are talking about in Frederick public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Election charter considerations
ZBA-26-29V variance, 401 Center Street
Land Management Code Text Amendment Filing Process
Ranked Choice Voting Implementation
Renn Quarter, Lot 2
Section 700, Environmental Assessment
Forest Conservation Standards and Fee Updates
City Housing Solutions Fund Ordinance
Right of First Refusal for Nonprofits on City Property Disposal
Free Menstrual Products in Public Restrooms
Discussion of Proposed Data Center Moratorium
E-bike safety
Council leadership ethics
Mobile Voting Pilot Proposal
Ethics Commission Residency and Reform
Forest Conservation Standards and Fees
Housing Affordability and Task Force Action
Elected Officials’ Comments
Review and Discussion of a Proposed Text Amendment Concerning Final Approval of Major Site Plans
Discussion of Real Property Taxes
Moderately Priced Dwelling Unit (MPDU) Ordinance Revisions
City Housing Fund Expansion and Priorities
Critical Digital Infrastructure Facility ZTA
Wormans Mill Court Apartments Parkland and Connectivity
Federal Immigration Enforcement and Foreign Policy
Council Conduct and Ethics
Ranked Choice Voting and Council Integrity
Carroll Park Manor Rodent Infestation and Pest Control
Ranked Choice Voting
Group Housing
Affordable Housing Revolving Loan Fund
Renn Quarter Lots 6 & 7
General Public Comment
Affordable Housing Commitment Resolution
Husky Park Road Extension and Parkland Preservation
Sandbox Brewhouse Conditional Use
Citywide Sidewalk and ADA Ramp Repair Program
The Banyan Restaurant and Bar
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Regulations
Forest Conservation Ordinance
Home-Based Business Regulations Modernization
Mayor's Affordable Housing Task Force Recommendations
Proposed Noise Ordinance Revisions
Renn Quarter Parkland
Ordinance G-26-6 Concerning Rodent Control
Gateway Property Rezoning for Cricket Center
Housing Preservation and MPDU Program
Moderately Priced Dwelling Units Program
Rental Assistance and Housing Needs
Inclusionary Housing and Fee-in-Lieu Policies
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