Washington County Commission for Women

04/15/2026

04/15/2026

Washington County Government announces procedures regarding in person public comment or testimony for Board of County Commissioners public hearings. This procedure will now be similar to the process used by the Maryland General Assembly and other governments which require the public to sign up in advance to comment or testify in person at a public hearing. This procedure expands the timeframe with which the public may sign up from a short window on the actual day of the public hearing to a longer sign up period of two (2) weeks.

Effective immediately, individuals who wish to provide in person comment or testimony at a public hearing before the Washington County Board of County Commissioners must complete a speaker registration form in advance. The form is available online at: https://wcmd.info/4ez1gqI.

Completed forms must be submitted by 12:00 p.m. (noon) on the Monday prior to the scheduled public hearing. Individuals are encouraged to complete the form accurately and within the required timeframe. Failure to pre-register or provide complete and accurate information may result in an individual not being permitted to provide in person comment or testimony at the public hearing.

Written comments may be emailed or mailed according to the advertised public hearing notice. Written comments must be received prior to the start of the public hearing, subject to the discretion of the Board.

To view the full release, visit: https://conta.cc/4cr86fo

04/14/2026

🟡Today, begins the application process for the Delegate Wivell House of Delegates Scholarship. In order to qualify for a Delegate Scholarship, the applicant must reside within the Delegate’s legislative district. Please visit mdelect.net and enter your address to verify that you are a resident of District 2A.
🟡Each applicant must also attend a college or university within the state of Maryland, unless your major has been declared a Unique Major by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). The Unique Major application must be completed online with MHEC, not our office. Please keep in mind that the Unique Major application process may take up to 8 weeks for approval.
🟡Please return all completed Scholarship applications and accompanying documents via E-mail in PDF format {[email protected]} OR via U. S. Mail {PO Box 333, Smithsburg, MD 21783}.

🟡Applications for the Delegate Wivell Scholarship MUST be postmarked by May 31, 2026, or they will not be considered for review. Late applications will be held for secondary consideration only if additional award funds are available. Please be aware that Delegate scholarships are NOT automatically renewed; therefore, you must re-apply each year for scholarship consideration. An award letter will be sent on or around July 1, 2026 to each student who is selected.
🟡To obtain a packet please contact my office at 410-841-3447 or by email at [email protected]

04/14/2026

📋 REGISTER TODAY
🗓️ May 5-7
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04/14/2026

02/13/2026

A woman who knows her worth will always be powerful.

02/10/2026

01/09/2026

Thank you SGT Carly Hose and many others serving and protecting Washington County

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💙 Law Enforcement Appreciation Day 💙

Today, we proudly recognize and thank the men and women who serve and protect our communities every day. A special shout-out to the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Maryland for your professionalism, commitment, and visible presence throughout our county.

Law enforcement work happens on the front lines—on our roads, in our neighborhoods, and during critical moments when people need help the most. Your dedication, quick decision-making, and willingness to step into challenging situations play a vital role in keeping our residents safe.

We also extend our sincere appreciation to all law enforcement agencies who work together to protect our communities and support one another in the shared mission of public safety.

Thank you for your service, courage, and commitment—today and every day. 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️💙