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County lawmaker urges St. Mary's County residents to vote, says he will retire
Summary
A St. Mary's County lawmaker urged residents to vote in the current election after recounting voting alone at Banneker School, described his 26 years of military service, announced he is term-limited and will retire in early December, and highlighted an upcoming July 4 air show.
A St. Mary's County lawmaker opened the meeting by urging residents to cast ballots in the current election, saying he had voted that morning "at 07:30 at Banneker School" and thanking poll workers for their service.
The lawmaker framed his comments as a call to civic engagement, warning of "a lot of contested voting" and advising residents to "study your issues" and not simply "hit party only." He told listeners he prefers Election Day voting but acknowledged early voting is common.
He also announced he will leave office after his term ends the first week in December, saying, "I'm termed out, the 1st week in December as being my last, official job time," and that he is not running for re-election. The speaker reflected on 26 years in the Air Force, noting assignments around the world and expressing gratitude for military service and for living in St. Mary's County.
The lawmaker described local Independence Day events, saying Marines plan a beachline demonstration with F-35s and Army jumpers at Emerald Isle and recalling a prior flyover by a CH-53 helicopter in which marines displayed an American flag along the shoreline. He characterized the displays as patriotic and noted large crowds in attendance.
He introduced "Cindy Jones, former commissioner," according to the transcript, and raised the question of why the board lacks female members, encouraging interested women to "put the application in" and pay the $25 filing fee to run for office. He said several people have filed this cycle.
The meeting proceeded without recorded votes or formal motions on these topics; the remarks were introductory and advisory in nature.
