The Maryland General Assembly Southern Maryland delegation unanimously reappointed Delegate Edith Patterson as chair and Delegate Brian Crosby as vice chair during its organizational meeting Friday, Jan. 10, 2025.

Delegate Angelica Davis nominated the existing leadership, saying she supported keeping current leaders in place. Senator Ellis seconded the nomination; members then closed nominations and approved the slate by voice vote, with no opposition recorded.

The reappointments come as members introduced new and returning staff and reviewed meeting logistics for the legislative session. Delegates and senators in the delegation spoke briefly about staff changes in their offices before the nomination motion was made.

Delegate Patterson, who chaired the meeting, thanked colleagues afterward and said the leadership looked forward to continuing to represent Southern Maryland’s interests in the General Assembly. Delegate Brian Crosby also expressed appreciation for the support.

The delegation did not record a roll-call vote in the transcript; members approved the motion by a collective voice vote. The meeting record shows multiple members saying “aye” and no member voicing opposition.

The delegation scheduled subsequent business items and meetings for the session, including announcements about upcoming events and requests for presentations from community organizations.