State delegates present citations as Colmar Manor leaders celebrate $750,000 for town hall work

State delegates and local officials appeared at a Colmar Manor event in May 2026 to present official citations to Mayor Monica Casanhas and Ward 3 council member Vivian Jackson, and a town presenter said state lawmakers had secured $750,000 for work on the town hall.

The gathering at Colmar Manor Town Hall drew elected officials from the region. Delegate Julian Ivy read official citations from the Maryland General Assembly honoring Casanhas’s reelection and Jackson’s return to the council. "Wishing you continued success during your administration," Ivy said as he delivered the citations and congratulated both officials.

A presenter who spoke about community service and turnout told the audience that the town’s request for building funds had been answered. "As you came to us and you asked us for money for this building, we got you $750,000 to make sure that you get this stuff done that needs to be done in this building," the presenter said. The speaker framed the money as support for needed repairs or upgrades to the town facility but did not provide a funding source or timeline for work.

Tom Campos, introduced as a newly elected commissioner from Cottage City, offered brief remarks about local collaboration and expressed eagerness to work with Colmar Manor leaders. "I'm looking forward to working with you guys," Campos said.

Delegates and local leaders paused for a photo and for distribution of citations during the program, and a county council citation from at-large member Jolene Ivy was also noted. A Jolene Ivy aide, Nikki Greco, was mentioned as having a family illness. Officials at the event did not provide further details at the time about the $750,000 — such as the exact funding source, approval steps or a project schedule — beyond the presenter's announcement.

The program continued with additional welcoming remarks and a transition to the next segment of the event.