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Sykesville council appoints Brandon Smith to fill vacant seat, names him planning-commission liaison
Summary
The Sykesville Town Council swore in Brandon Smith to fill a vacant council seat and approved his appointment as the council liaison to the planning commission by unanimous voice vote.
Brandon Smith was sworn in and seated as a Sykesville town council member Monday night, and the council unanimously approved a motion naming him the council liaison to the planning commission.
The council administered the oath of office after Mayor-for-the-evening (referred to in the meeting as Elsie) invited Smith to the dais. Councilman Dyer moved to appoint Smith as the planning-commission liaison; Council President Carter seconded the motion, and the council voted in favor by voice vote.
The liaison appointment follows the November vacancy caused by Councilman Stonefield's departure; council members said Smith has served as a planning commissioner and community volunteer since about 2020. No conditions or amendments to Smith’s appointment were recorded.
Votes at a glance: - Appointment of Brandon Smith as council member and planning-commission liaison — Mover: Councilman Dyer; Second: Council President Carter; Outcome: approved unanimously by voice vote. - Consent agenda (minutes from 11/24/2025 and 12/07/2026, and approval of 2026 meeting dates) — Mover: Councilman Keenan; Second: Councilman Dyer; Outcome: approved unanimously by voice vote. - Motion to adjourn so mayor could attend a football game — Mover: unnamed; Second: Council President Carter; Outcome: approved by voice vote.
The council did not attach any additional direction or conditions to the liaison assignment during the meeting. Next regular meeting is scheduled for Jan. 26, 2026.
