TALBOT COUNTY, MARYLAND

EXECUTIVE BRANCH

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Talbot County Courthouse, 11 North Washington St., Easton, Maryland, August 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ADMINISTRATION

COUNTY MANAGER
Appointed by County Council:
Clay B. Stamp, County Manager (410) 770-8010; fax: (410) 770-8007
Courthouse, south wing, 11 North Washington St., Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: cbstamp@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=County_Manager

COMMUNICATIONS
Sarah Kilmon, Manager (410) 770-8009; e-mail: skilmon@talbotcountymd.gov

ETHICS COMMISSION
(410) 770-8010; (410) 924-8003
jbell@goeaston.net


Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
James Bell, Chair (chosen by Commission, 1-year term), 2025
Sharon Harrington, 2023; Barbara A. Heatly, 2023; G. A. Irving III, Esq., 2023; Anthony Kern, 2024.

POLICE ACCOUNTABILITY BOARD
web: https://talbotcountymd.gov/Topics-Of-Interest/police-accountability-board-and-administrative-charging-committee

Appointed by County Council to 4-year terms:
Mitchell S. Ettinger, Chair (chosen by County Council, 5-year term), 2027
JoAnn D. Asparagus Murray, 2024; Christopher C. Rice, 2024; Michael E. Bibb, 2025; G. A. Irving III, Esq., 2025; John E. Gilbert, 2026; Connie A. Webster, 2026.

ADMINISTRATIVE CHARGING COMMITTEE
Mitchell S. Ettinger, Chair (chosen by Committee, 1-year term)

Appointed by County Council to 2-year terms: Jennifer L. Williams, Esq., 2023; Constance Morris Hope, 2024; Gregory Wilson, 2024; Wala-Neh Labala, 2025.

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Donna Pardieu, Director (410) 770-8012; fax: (410) 770-8013
e-mail: dpardieu@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Administrative_Services


COMMUNICATIONS
Sarah Kilmon, Manager (410) 770-8009
e-mail: skilmon@talbotcountymd.gov

FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Martha Darling Sparks, Director (410) 770-8020
e-mail: msparks@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Finance_Office


INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
Parker J. Durham, Director (410) 770-6833; fax: (410) 770-6834
e-mail: pdurham@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Information_Technology_Department

COMMUNITY SERVICES

UPPER SHORE AGING
R. Andrew Hollis, Executive Director (410) 778-6000, (410) 758-6500; 1-800-721-6651 (toll free); fax: (410) 778-3562
Senior Center, 100 Schauber Road, Chestertown, MD 21620 - 0089
e-mail: usainc@uppershoreaging.org
web: www.uppershoreaging.org/

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed to 3-year terms

COMMISSION ON AGING
(410) 822-2869

Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms
Jennifer Marchi, Chair, 2023
Marion R. Donahue, R.N.; P. Lee Newcomb; Ellen M. Taggert. Terms expire 2022.

Arthur Cecil; Veda Gibson; Linda Proshaska; Rachel Smith; Kate E. Stinton. Terms expire 2023.

Megan Murray; Jennifer D. Pierson; Tami Weber. Terms expire 2024.

Representing County Council: Franklin T. (Frank) Divilio

Ex officio: Childlene R. Brooks, Manager, Brookletts Place Talbot County Senior Center; R. Andrew Hollis, Executive Director, Upper Shore Aging, Inc.

Meetings: 2nd Wednesday, 8:30 a.m.

LONG-TERM CARE OMBUDSMAN
(410) 778-6000
web: www.dibbern.com/ombudsman/md-long-term-care-ombudsman.htm

MARYLAND ACCESS POINT (MAP) CENTER
web: www.brooklettsplace.org/maryland-access-point

SENIOR INFORMATION & ASSISTANCE OFFICE
Deborah Cavalier, Program Manager (410) 822-2869 ext. 255; e-mail: dcavalierusa@gmail.com
Brooklett’s Place Senior Center, 400 Brookletts Ave., Easton, MD 21601
web: https://healthytalbot.org/resources/talbot-county-senior-center/

SENIOR CENTERS
web: www.brooklettsplace.org/

LOCAL MANAGEMENT BOARD [Talbot Family Network]
Nancy L. Andrew, Coordinator (410) 770-6868
c/o County Manager's Office, Courthouse, south wing, 11 North Washington St., Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: director@talbotfamilynetwork.org
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Talbot_Family_Network

BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Kathryn G. Dilley, President (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term)

Samantha Martinez, 2022.

Jeanine Beasley; Pamela Chollet; Cindy Green; Jazmine G. Paxon; Estela Ramirez; Anthony Smith; Marlene Thomas. Terms expire 2023.

Berenice Orellana, 2024.

Representing County Council: Charles F. (Chuck) Callahan III

Ex officio: Sharon M. Pepukayi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools; Martha Darling Sparks, Director of Finance; Maria Maguire, M.D., Health Officer; Kathryn G. Dilley, Executive Director, Mental Health Core Service Agency; Linda C. Webb, Director of Social Services; William Johnson, designee of Regional Director, Department of Juvenile Services.

Meetings: 3rd Tuesday, 2:30 p.m. (except July, Aug., Dec.)

DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
Appointed by County Council with approval of Secretary of Human Services & advice of Social Services Board:
Linda C. Webb, Director (410) 770-4848, (410) 770-5908; fax: (410) 820-7117
Bay Street Plaza, 301 Bay St., Unit 5, Easton, MD 21601 - 1479
e-mail: linda.webb@maryland.gov
web: http://dhr.maryland.gov/local-offices/talbot-county/
ADULT PUBLIC GUARDIANSHIP REVIEW BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Michael D. Crowley, M.D., 2023; Mary Anne Hicks, 2023; Suzanne Ludwig, 2023; Kate E. Stinton, R.N., 2023; Wendy Young-Dyott, 2025; Kerri Engels, 2025; Heather Howes, 2025; Glenn D. Klakring, Esq., 2025; three vacancies.

CITIZEN REVIEW BOARD FOR CHILDREN
(Caroline & Talbot Counties)
Talbot County members appointed by Governor to 4-year terms:
Stephanie D. Chester, 2021; Phyllis Y. Hubbard, 2022; Mary Jane Taylor-Acree, 2022; Brenda Gaines Blake, 2024; one vacancy.

SOCIAL SERVICES BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Victoria Gomez Lozano, Chair (chosen by Board in July, 1-year term), 2024
Elaine Wilson, 2024; Sandy Brown, 2025; Rev. Susan C. Browning, 2025; Sarah Cloxton, 2025; R. Andrew Hollis, 2025; Samantha Jeter, 2025; Rosalee Potter, 2025; Brenda Wooden, 2025.

Representing County Council: Ronald E. (Pete) Lesher, Jr.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 12:00 noon

ADMINISTRATION
Benjamin B. Pittsley, Assistant Director (410) 770-5515, (410) 820-6658
e-mail: ben.pittsley@maryland.gov


ADULT SERVICES, FAMILY INVESTMENT & FOSTER CARE
Shari P. Blades, Assistant Director (410) 770-5652, (410) 820-6686
e-mail: shari.blades@maryland.gov


CHILD SUPPORT & ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Vacancy, Assistant Director (410) 770-5515, (410) 820-6658


CHILD WELFARE & WORKFORCE SUPPORT
M. Diane Shaffer, Assistant Director (410) 770-5565, (410) 820-6685
e-mail: diane.shaffer@maryland.gov

EDUCATION

BOARD OF EDUCATION
web: https://tcps.k12.md.us/board-of-education/

Elected by Voters to 4-year terms:
Emily L. Jackson, Dist. 4, President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2026
Candace N. Henry, Dist. 2, Vice-President (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2024
Jymil S. Thompson, Dist. 1, 2026
Amy R. Dodson, Dist. 3, 2026
Susan DeLean-Botkin, Dist. 5, 2024
Mary E. Wheeler, Dist. 6, 2024
Deborah Bridges, Dist. 7, 2026


Appointed by Easton High School Principal in June to 1-year term: Alondra Moreno-Santana, student (nonvoting), 2023

Appointed by St. Michael Middle High School Principal in June to 1-year term: Abigail (Abbie) Kemp, student (nonvoting), 2023

Ex officio: Sharon M. Pepukayi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. (Talbot County Education Center)

CITIZENS ADVISORY COMMITTEE

PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Appointed by Board of Education with approval of State Superintendent of Schools to 4-year term:
Sharon M. Pepukayi, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, 2026
P. O. Box 1029
12 Magnolia St., Easton, MD 21601 - 1029
(410) 822-0330
e-mail: sharon.pepukayi@talbotschools.org
web: https://tcps.k12.md.us/

FINANCE
Sarah E. Jones, Chief Financial Officer (410) 822-0330, ext. 109; e-mail: sarah.jones@talbotschools.org

PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER
Deborah L. Gardner, Coordinator of Public Relations & Special Programs (410) 822-0330, ext. 102; e-mail: dgardner@talbotschools.org

ADMINISTRATIVE & SUPPORT SERVICES
D. Lynne Duncan, Assistant Superintendent (410) 822-0330, ext. 102; e-mail: lduncan@talbotschools.org

FOOD SERVICES
Jennifer L. Saulsbury, Manager (410) 822-0330, ext. 132; e-mail: jsaulsbury@talbotschools.org

PLANT OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE
Kevin J. Shafer, Director of Operations (410) 822-0330, ext. 112; e-mail: kshafer@talbotschools.org

SECURITY
Donald L. Cooper, Jr., Supervisor (410) 822-0330, ext. 174;; e-mail: donald.cooperjr@talbotschools.org

STUDENT SERVICES
Darlene A. Spurrier, Supervisor (410) 822-0330, ext. 124; e-mail: dspurrier@talbotschools.org

TRANSPORTATION
Thomas E. Murdoch, Supervisor (410) 822-0330, ext. 138; e-mail: tmurdoch@talbotschools.org

CURRICULUM & INSTRUCTION
Helga Einhorn, Ph.D., Assistant Superintendent (410) 822-0330, ext. 120; e-mail: heinhorn@talbotschools.org

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Stephen J. Wilson, Director (410) 822-0330, ext. 128; e-mail: swilson@talbotschools.org

SPECIAL EDUCATION
Kristin A. Mentges, Coordinator (410) 822-0330, ext. 149; e-mail: kmentges@talbotschools.org

CHESAPEAKE COLLEGE
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Clifford P. Coppersmith, Ph.D., President (410) 822-5400
P. O. Box 8
1000 College Circle, Route 213 & Route 50, Wye Mills, MD 21679 - 0008
web: www.chesapeake.edu/

BOARD OF COLLEGE TRUSTEES
Talbot County members appointed by Governor with House of Delegates advice & consent to 5-year terms:
Blenda W. Armistead, Ph.D., Chair, 2026
Ali Reza Jafari, 2028.

Meetings: 4th Thursday,* 4:00 p.m. (except May, July, Nov.)
*(for location & June & Dec. dates: jthomas@chesapeake.edu)

FREE LIBRARY
Appointed by Board of Trustees:
Dana K. Newman, Director (410) 822-1626
100 West Dover St., Easton, MD 21601 - 2620
e-mail: dnewman@tcfl.org
web: www.tcfl.org/

Talbot County Free Library, 100 West Dover St., Easton, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF LIBRARY TRUSTEES
Appointed by Board of Library Trustees to 4-year terms:
Susan Sherman, President (chosen by Board in Oct., 1-year term), 2022
Seth W. Beatty, 2021; Barbara Heatly, 2021; Robert J. Forloney, 2022; Lucas C. Joshi, 2023; Estela V. Ramirez, 2022; Sandra R. Tyrer, 2023; John W. Stumpf, 2025; Heena Paracha, 2025.

Representing County Council: Ronald E. (Pete) Lesher, Jr.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 5:00 p.m. (except Aug., Nov.)

ELECTIONS

BOARD OF ELECTIONS
Appointed by Governor with House of Delegates consent to 4-year terms:
Joseph H. Secrist, Jr. (R), President (chosen by Board in June, 1-year term), 2027
Walter Weldon Black, Jr. (D); Denise Kuchta Lovelady (D); Susan J. MacKinnon (D); Barbara Howell Perry (R). Terms expire 2027.

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 9:30 a.m.

Tammy Stafford, Election Director (410) 770-8099; fax: (410) 770-8078
P. O. Box 353
215 Bay St., Easton, MD 21601 - 0353
e-mail: tammy.stafford@maryland.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Election_Board

Board of Elections, 215 Bay St., Easton, Maryland, May 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

CAREER CENTER
Terenda V. Thomas, Labor Exchange Administrator
Catherine H. Mazzola, Dislocated Worker Navigator
Bay Street Plaza, Suite 301
301 Bay St., Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-3030; fax: (410) 820-9966
e-mail: terenda.thomas@maryland.gov
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/county/uppershore/
UPPER SHORE WORKFORCE INVESTMENT BOARD (job training resources)
e-mail: mmackey@chesapeake.edu
web: www.uswib.org/

County members appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Craig A. Wanner, 2020; Royce Sampson, 2021.


UNEMPLOYMENT INSURANCE
(telephone & web claims only)
(410) 334-6800; 1-877-293-4125 (toll free)
web: www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uibenefits.shtml

HEALTH

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Appointed by Secretary of Health:
Maria Maguire, M.D., Health Officer (410) 819-5606, (410) 819-5600; fax: (410) 819-5690
100 South Hanson St., Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: maria.maguire@maryland.gov
web: https://talbothealth.org/
BOARD OF HEALTH
County Council, ex officio, constitutes Board of Health.

CHILD FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

ADDICTIONS
Sarah Harper Cloxton, Director (410) 819-5696; e-mail: sarah.cloxton@maryland.gov


DRUG & ALCOHOL ABUSE COUNCIL
Holly R. Ireland, Chair (chosen by Council in Nov., 1-year term), 2020

Appointed by County Council to 4-year terms: Alexandra Duff, 2020; Neil Edwards, 2020; Terri Kokolis, 2020; Johanna E. Norris, 2020; Sarah Harper Cloxton, 2021; Douglas Kirby, 2021; Sharon Dundon, 2022; Jayne Fitzegerald, 2023; one vacancy.

Representing County Council: Lynn L. Mielke

Ex officio: Stephen H. Kehoe, County Administrative Judge, Circuit Court; Karen R. Ketterman, District Administrative Judge, District Court; Susan DeLean-Botkin, President, Board of Education; Maria Maguire, M.D., Health Officer; Linda C. Webb, Director of Social Services; Scott G. Patterson, Esq., State's Attorney; Tamara V. Stofa, Esq., District Public Defender; Joseph J. Gamble, Sheriff; Carl C. (Cory) Fink, Regional Director, Dept. of Juvenile Services; Robert Hanson II, designee of Regional Administrator, Division of Parole & Probation; David A. Spencer, Chief of Police, Easton; Kelly Reynolds, Coordinator, Talbot County Problem-Solving Court.

Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, March, June, Sept., Dec., 7:30 a.m.

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
Anne M. Morse, Director (410) 770-6881; e-mail: anne.morse@maryland.gov
215 Bay St., Suite 4, Easton, MD 21601
web: https://talbothealth.org/environmental-health/

FAMILY SUPPORT CENTER
Wendy N. Deale, Director (410) 820-6940; e-mail: wendy.deale@maryland.gov
305 Glenwood Ave., Easton, MD 21601

MEDICINE
Maria Maguire, M.D., Health Officer (410) 819-5606
e-mail: maria.maguire@maryland.gov

OPERATIONS
Alexis S. Roiter, Ph.D., Deputy Health Officer (410) 819-5607

LAW OFFICES

OFFICE OF LAW

Appointed by County Council:
Patrick W. Thomas, Esq., County Attorney
(410) 770-8092; fax: (410) 770-8007
Courthouse, south wing, 11 North Washington St., Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: pthomas@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Office_of_Law

Talbot County Courthouse, 11 North Washington St., Easton, Maryland, August 2016. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Appointed by Public Defender:
Tamara V. Stofa, Esq., District Public Defender (410) 820-6100; fax: (410) 820-4098
Bay Street Plaza, 301 Bay St., Suite 303, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: tamara.stofa@maryland.gov
web: www.opd.state.md.us/talbot


STATE'S ATTORNEY
Elected by Voters to 4-year term:
Joseph Irvin Coale, Esq. (R), State's Attorney, 2026
20 North West St., Suite One, Easton, MD 21601
(410) 770-8060
e-mail: jcoale@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=States_Attorney


DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FATALITY REVIEW TEAM

LICENSING

BOARD OF LIQUOR LICENSE COMMISSIONERS
Appointed by Governor to 6-year terms:
John M. Gottschalk, Chair (chosen by Board), 2025
Edward M. Bridges, Jr., 2027; David A. Fike, 2027. Alternate: Jacqueline M. O’Neil, Esq., 2027.

Courthouse, 11 North Washington St., Easton, MD 21601
(410) 770-8019
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Liquor_Board

OFFICE OF PERMITS & INSPECTIONS
Brent Garner, Manager (410) 770-6840; fax: (410) 770-6843
215 Bay St., Suite 3, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: bgarner@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Permits_and_Inspections

Office of Permits & Inspections, 215 Bay St., Easton, Maryland, May 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

BOARD OF ELECTRICAL EXAMINERS
Appointed by County Council to 4-year terms:
Timothy Fluharty, 2022; Joseph Secrist, 2023; Christopher Kleppinger, 2024; Robert H. Jump, Jr., 2025; one vacancy.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 1:00 p.m.

NATURAL RESOURCES

FOREST CONSERVANCY DISTRICT BOARD
James Harris, Secretary; e-mail: jim.harris@maryland.gov

Appointed by State Forester to 3-year terms:
Dale Foxwell, Chair

PLANNING

DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM

Appointed by County Council:
Cassandra M. Vanhooser, Director (410) 770-8000; fax: (410) 770-8059
215 Bay St., Suite 5, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: cvanhooser@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Economic_Development
web: http://tourtalbot.org/

Department of Economic Development & Tourism, 215 Bay St., Easton, Maryland, May 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Reza Jafari, Chair (chosen by Commission in Feb., 1-year term), 2022
Jean R. Weisman, 2020; Sandi Pepe, 2021; Donna Saathoff, 2021; Andrea J. Lev, 2022; Debbie Walsworth, 2022; Craig Wanner, 2022; Edward (Ted) Bautz, 2023; Walter E. Chase, Jr., 2023; Ronald E. (Ron) Engle, 2023; Jacqueline D. Wilson, 2023.

Representing County Council: Charles F. (Chuck) Callahan III

Ex officio: Clay B. Stamp, County Manager, Talbot County; Cassandra M. Vanhooser, Director, Department of Economic Development & Tourism; Shannon P. Dill, County Extension Director & Extension Educator, University of Maryland Eastern Shore; Clifford P. Coppersmith, Ph.D., President, Chesapeake College; Micah Risher, Manager, Easton Airport; Amy Kreiner, President, Talbot County Chamber of Commerce; Terenda V. Thomas, Labor Exchange Administrator, County Career Center; Margaret M. Enloe, representing arts community.

Meetings: 1st Thursday, 8:00 a.m.

BOARD OF TOURISM
Appointed by County Council to 4-year terms:
Judy Bixler, 2021; Jeff S. Schneider, 2021; Jessica Bellis, 2022; Michael Hoffman, 2022; Harold Klinger, 2022; Amy Kreiner, 2023; Angela Eade, 2024; Ian Fleming, 2024; Kristin Greenaway, 2024; Mark Salter, 2024; Kimberly P. Weller, 2024.

Representing County Council: Keasha N. Haythe

PLANNING & ZONING DEPARTMENT
Appointed by County Council:
Brennan Tarleton, Planning Officer & Building Official (410) 770-8030; fax: (410) 770-8043
215 Bay St., Suite 2, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: btarleton@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Planning_and_Zoning

Planning & Zoning Department, 215 Bay St., Easton, Maryland, May 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

AGRICULTURAL PRESERVATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 5-year terms:
John Swaine III, 2021; Glenn Gannon, 2022; Greg Gannon, 2023; Zakary Krebeck, 2023; Robert Saathoff, Sr., 2023; Sarah M. Everhart, 2024; John M. Sewell, 2025.

AGRICULTURAL RESOLUTION BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 4-year terms:
Lewis Smith, 2023.

HISTORIC PRESERVATION COMMISSION
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Vacancy, Chair
Katherine S. Fones, 2022; Cynthia V. (Cindy) Schmidt, 2022; Karen M. Footner, 2023; Janice B. Pifer, 2023; Holly J. Baldwin, 2024.

Meetings: 2nd Monday, 3:00 p.m.

HOUSING ADVISORY BOARD


NOISE ORDINANCE TASK FORCE
Appointed by County Council:
William C. Boicourt; Allen Bryan; Phillip E. (Chip) Councell, Jr.; Boe Delashmutt; Susan Fitzgerald; Joseph J. Gamble; Glenn Higgins; Duane Hilghman; John (Jack) Pettit; Leslie Steen; Lee Waggoner.

PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Planning_Commission

Appointed by County Council to 5-year terms:
Phillip E. (Chip) Councell, Jr., Chair (chosen by Commission in Jan., 1-year term), 2025
Lisa M. Ghezzi, 2022; Michael Strannahan, 2023; William C. Boicourt, 2024; J. Paul Spies, 2026.

Meetings: 1st Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

SHORT-TERM RENTAL REVIEW BOARD
Staff: Elisa Deflaux (410) 770-8034; e-mail: edeflaux@talbotcountymd.gov

Appointed by County Council:
Scott Kane, Chair (chosen by Board), 2022
Cindy Reichart, 2024; David McQuay, 2025; Martha Suss, 2025; one vacancy.

TECHNICAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE

HOUSING AUTHORITY
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/about-us/departments/planning_and_zoning/housing_office/renters
900 Doverbrook St., Easton, MD 21601
(410) 822-5358; fax: (410) 822-3213

P.O. Box 296, St. Michaels, MD 21663-0296
(410) 745-5152; fax: (410) 745-3832

Eastern Shore Office
c/o Maryland Department of Housing & Community Development
(410) 901-4080

HOUSING PROGRAM
Vacancy, Housing Coordinator (410) 770-8030; fax: (410) 770-8043
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/housing_office


ZONING ADMINISTRATION
Brennan Tarleton, Planning Officer (410) 770-8030
e-mail: btarleton@talbotcountymd.gov

BOARD OF [ZONING] APPEALS
Staff: Chris Corkell, (410) 770-8040; fax: (410) 770-8043; e-mail: ccorkell@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Board_of_Appeals


Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Phillip H. Jones, Chair (chosen by Board in Jan., 1-year term), 2022
Louis W. Dorsey, Jr., 2022; Zakary Krebeck, 2023. Alternates: Jeffrey M. Adelman, 2022; Patrick C. Beard, 2023; Greg J. Gannon, 2023; Frank J. Cavanaugh, 2024; Paul L. Shortall, Jr., 2024.

Meetings: Mondays, 7:00 p.m.

PUBLIC SAFETY

ANIMAL CONTROL
Patricia A. (Patty) Crankshaw-Quimby, Executive Director (410) 822-0107
c/o Talbot Humane, 7894 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: patty@talbothumane.org
web: www.talbothumane.org/
ANIMAL CONTROL BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Tresa Hutchinson, 2022; Mary Newcomb, 2022.

Karla Weiland Cherry; Dr. Steve Harris; Joan Trudy Lee.

Alternate: Leslie Israel. Terms expire 2023.

DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
Appointed by County Council:
Terry Kokolis, Director (410) 770-8120; fax: (410) 770-8140
Detention Center, 115 West Dover St., Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: tkokolis@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Department_Corrections

Talbot County Department of Corrections, Public Safety Center, 115 West Dover St., Easton, Maryland, June 2018. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

Christina Tyler, Deputy Director

DEPARTMENT OF EMERGENCY SERVICES
Appointed by Governor:
Brian K. LeCates, Director (410) 770-8160; fax: (410) 770-8163
605 Port St., Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: blecates@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotdes.org/

EMERGENCY SERVICES ADVISORY BOARD
(410) 770-8160

Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Wayne Dyott, Chair, 2023
Ruth Sullivan, 2023.

Lois MacDonald; Scott Mergenthaler; Stephen Mroczek; Debbie Timms. Terms expire 2022.

Kirsten Jones; Jeanne Kuperberg; Richard Smith. Terms expire 2024.

Representing County Council: David C. Stepp

Meetings: 4th Wednesday, 7:00 p.m.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIVISION
Geneva H. Schaffle, Emergency Management Coordinator (410) 770-8160
e-mail: gschaffle@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotdes.org/emergency_management.asp

EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES
Brian K. LeCates, Chief (410) 770-8142
e-mail: blecates@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotdes.org/ems.asp

911 COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION
Holley T. Guschke, Chief (410) 822-0095
web: www.talbotdes.org/communications.asp

LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE

Representing County Council: David C. Stepp

FIRE MARSHAL
Appointed by State Fire Marshal:
Matthew D. Stevens, Deputy Chief State Fire Marshal (410) 822-7609, ext. 302
e-mail: matthewd.stevens@maryland.gov
e-mail: msp.osfmuero@maryland.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Fire_Marshall

PUBLIC WORKS

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
Appointed by County Council:
Raymond P. Clarke, County Engineer (410) 770-8170; fax: (410) 770-8176
215 Bay St., Suite 6, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: rclarke@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Public_Works

Department of Public Works entrance, 215 Bay St., Easton, Maryland, May 2019. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 4-year terms:
William Anderson, Chair, 2022
Daniel Billingsley, 2023; Roger A. Bollman, 2023; Edward F. Sclichter, 2024; Cory R. Buxton, 2024.

Representing County Council: Ronald E. (Pete) Lesher, Jr.

Meetings: 3rd Thursday, 9:00 a.m.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY COMMITTEE

RECYCLING DIVISION
Derrick Brummell, Coordinator (410) 770-8168
e-mail: dbrummel@talbotcountymd.gov

SANITATION DIVISION
Raymond P. Clarke, County Engineer (410) 770-8170
e-mail: rclarke@talbotcountymd.gov

ROADS & COUNTY FACILITIES DEPARTMENT
Appointed by County Council:
Brian A. Moore, Superintendent (410) 770-8150; fax: (410) 770-8158
605 Port St., Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: bmoore@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Roads
WEED CONTROL COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Council to 3-year terms:
Gordon Behrens; Wade Dudrow; William Foster; Robert Garrett; Charles Lyons; John Swaine III. Terms expire 2022.

Representing County Council: David C. Stepp

RECREATION

DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION
Preston Peper, Director (410) 770-8050; fax: (410) 822-7107
10028 Ocean Gateway, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: ppeper@talbotcountymd.gov
web: www.talbotcountymd.gov/index.php?page=Parks_and_Recreation
FREDERICK DOUGLASS PARK ON THE TUCKAHOE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Appointed by County Council:
Dale G. Green; Kim Kearns; Harriette Lowery; Kenneth Morris; Priscilla Morris; Mark Turner.

PARKS & RECREATION ADVISORY BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 4-year terms

Representing County Council: David C. Stepp

HOG NECK GOLF COURSE
Richard A. Setter, General Manager (410) 770-8095
10142 Old Cordova Road, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: rsetter@talbotcountymd.gov
web: http://hogneck.com/

GOLF BOARD
Benny Mangor, 2023; Denise Klotzbucher, 2024; Ronald Vener, 2025.

Representing County Council: Lynn Leonhardt Mielke

TRANSPORTATION

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EASTON AIRPORT
Micah Risher, Manager (410) 770-8055
29137 Newnam Road, Unit 1, Easton, MD 21601
e-mail: mrisher@talbotcountymd.gov
web: http://eastonairport.com/

Easton Airport, 29137 Newnam Road, Easton, Maryland, May 2017. Photo by Diane F. Evartt.

AIRPORT BOARD
Appointed by County Council to 4-year terms:
John (Jack) Pettit, President, 2024
Hugh E. Grunden, 2022; Harvey Stewart; Rudolph W. Strickland, 2023; Charles Daffin, 2024; Peter Griffin, 2025.

Representing County Council: Charles F. (Chuck) Callahan III

Meetings: 3rd Wednesday, 9:00 a.m.

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