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Sykesville announces election results; council notes historic incoming female majority and thanks departing member Alan Grassley
Summary
Town officials announced May election results and scheduled a special swearing-in meeting for May 19. Officials also recognized outgoing Councilman Alan Grassley for 12 years of service and noted that the incoming council will have a female majority for the first time in Sykesville history.
Town staff reported election results and several council announcements at the May 12 meeting, including scheduling a special meeting for May 19 to swear in newly elected officials and noting that the incoming council will have a female majority for the first time in the town’s history.
Election results announced by staff: a total of 1,181 voters participated in the municipal election; staff reported that equates to roughly 36% turnout. Vote totals read into the record included Stacy Lincoln receiving 846 votes and Robert Whitaker receiving 323 votes in the mayoral race. For council seats, staff read the top vote-getters as Leo Keenan (total read in the record), Elizabeth Goroff (823 votes), and Alexander Reese (782 votes); other candidate totals read included Gregory Hilliard (319) and Mark Carbone (312). Staff also thanked the elections clerk and the Board of Election Supervisors for their work during the long election day.
Announcements: The council president said the swearing-in ceremony for newly elected officials will be held on Monday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m., as part of a larger Civic Day program scheduled from 5 to 7 p.m. Staff encouraged residents to email town@sykesville.net for volunteer opportunities (crossing guard and police auxiliary) and noted other upcoming seasonal openings, including the splash pad which staff said will open on Friday, May 23.
Council recognition: Staff and council members offered public thanks to Councilman Alan Grassley for 12 years of service on the council. Several council members and staff praised his service and public engagement; Grassley declined to provide a long speech and said he would step back from the council.
Why it matters: The election results determine town leadership and the May 19 swearing-in changes the council roster and majority composition, shaping local policy and priorities for the coming term.
Next steps: The council will hold a special May 19 meeting for the oath of office and Civic Day activities; council members and staff encouraged public participation in that program.
