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County commissioner promotes Leonardtown crab festival, urges voters to check budget figures
Summary
A county commissioner encouraged attendance at the Leonardtown Lions Club crab festival, reminded residents that a commission seat is on the ballot and urged voters to verify candidates' budget claims on the county website; the speaker also praised local Navy facilities and thanked American Legion Post 221.
A county commissioner urged residents to attend the Leonardtown Lions Club crab festival this Saturday at the fairgrounds and to verify candidates’ statements about the county budget on the official county website.
The commissioner, who spoke during the meeting’s announcements, said Lions Club members will run crab races and that two bands are scheduled to perform. "Come out and enjoy it," the speaker said, adding the event is expected to run roughly from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The speaker also urged residents to vote, noting that "my seat and the commission here is seated up for grabs this year" and warning that some candidates are publishing incorrect numbers. "Go on our county website to really get the real true figures," the commissioner said, advising voters to "do your homework."
On Flag Day, the commissioner thanked American Legion Post 221 for conducting the flag retirement ceremony and noted there are numerous drop-off points for worn flags; the speaker offered to transport submitted flags to the post.
Turning to economic matters, the commissioner called a recent meeting with Navy officials a "great meeting," saying naval installations have been a major source of local employment. The speaker identified the Naval Air Station Patuxent River and Webster Field as contributors to county growth and described living near bases as part of local life, reflecting on 26 years of service in the Air Force. "If you don't like the jets, you better move way away from the base," the commissioner said.
The meeting’s announcements did not include any formal motions or votes on these items. No specific candidates, vote tallies, or formal proposals were recorded during the remarks.
