Mother's Lounge

7:00 AM

Ticket Office

PGCMA Breakfast Meeting (Advance Ticket Required)

7:00 AM

The annual breakfast of the Prince George's County Municipal Association. All attendees must be fully registered for the conference.

Bayfront Ballroom

Registration Check-In

7:30 AM

Coffee available on the upper level provided by the Town of Ocean City.

Terrazzo Lobby

Coffee Break

8:00 AM

Sponsored by the Town of Ocean City.

2nd Floor Foyer

Leonardtown's Butterfly Effect: How Small Changes Are Transforming a Place

8:00 AM

Leonardtown, Maryland is a traditional small town defined by a walkable downtown and a hub of independent businesses. While flourishing today, its downtown once suffered from high vacancies, deteriorating buildings, and waning community interest- and on the cusp of disincorporation. Explore how Leonardtown’s transformation has been grounded in small, but impactful changes enabled by tenacious leadership; a shared passion for “place;” long-range planning around community assets; and a focus on implementation successes.

Rooms 203/204

Navigating the Maze: A Guide to Securing State and Federal Grants for Municipalities

8:00 AM

This workshop is designed specifically for municipal leaders, grant coordinators, and financial officers who are seeking to enhance their understanding and capabilities in securing state and federal grants. With a focus on the intricacies and strategies essential for navigating the competitive landscape of grant funding, this program offers participants a roadmap to not only identify and apply for grants but also to manage and implement them successfully within their communities.

Room 215

Securing Sustainable Water for the Future

8:00 AM

The City of Westminster, like other communities across the United States, has experienced increased, recurring drought conditions. To ensure local water reliability now and for the future, Westminster is developing PUREWater Westminster to purify reclaimed water providing a safe, sustainable, and drought-resistant drinking water supply. In addition to addressing sustainable solutions to address water scarcity, the discussion will focus on solutions-oriented problem solving and the partnerships, collaboration, and innovation needed to tackle any tricky, seemingly-unsurmountable problem.

Rooms 205/206

Pleasants Construction

8:30 AM

Pleasants Construction, a pioneer in innovative infrastructure solutions, invites you to a session on Cured-In-Place Pipe (CIPP) technologies, exploring the latest advancements in this trenchless rehabilitation method. Discover the benefits of CIPP, including cost-efficiency, minimal environmental impact, and reduced disruption to communities, as our experts provide a comprehensive overview of the process.

Attendees will gain valuable insights into the various applications of CIPP technology, including sewer and stormwater systems. We will showcase real-world case studies demonstrating the successful implementation of CIPP solutions, emphasizing the importance of thorough assessment, precise engineering, and skilled execution.

Rooms 208/207

Performance Artist: JDY Theatre

9:25 AM

Let the dancers of JDY Theatre start your morning with a lively and upbeat modern duet.

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Keynote Address: Brandon P. Fleming

9:30 AM

Start the morning with a rousing contemporary dance piece to get your spirit open to receive an inspirational story of triumph and success from our Keynote Speaker, Brandon P. Fleming, Harvard-educated and nationally acclaimed speaker.

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Expo Open

10:00 AM

Plan to visit nearly 300 businesses and organizations who are interested in investing in Maryland's municipalities. From innovative solutions to streamlining municipal operations to key services that your city or town's constituents may need, our exhibitors have it all.

Exhibit Hall ABC

VC3

10:00 AM

Join our 30-minute Cybersecurity Showcase to discover practical strategies that municipalities can use to safeguard against cyber threats. Gain essential insights and best practices, all explained in plain English, to help protect your community from cyberattacks.

Rooms 208/207

Refreshment Break in Expo

10:15 AM

Exhibit Hall C

Sponsored by:

Ethics

10:30 AM

Municipal officials must be knowledgeable of the public ethics ordinance, as required by state law. Many officials fill out the necessary forms and assume that they have complied with the law. But are your day-to-day actions living up to the intent of the law?  This Academy of Excellence in Local Governance Core class illustrates the differences between legal and ethical behavior.

Rooms 201/202

Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT)

10:30 AM

At LGIT, we take pride in offering unique services to our members that set us apart from other insurance carriers. During this showcase, we will emphasize the various trainings, opportunities, and programs tailored specifically for our member law enforcement agencies. This will include discussions on our partnerships with esteemed entities such as the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Maryland, Lexipol, and LLRMI, showcasing how these collaborations further enhance the support and resources available to our members.

Rooms 208/207

Maryland Municipal League Parks and Recreation Association (MMLPRA) Roundtable

10:30 AM

MML's Parks and Recreation Association invites recreation and parks professionals, municipal leaders, and enthusiasts to join their roundtable to share success stories, explore trends, collaborate, and connect. Join them if you're passionate about creating vibrant communities, eager to explore innovative ideas in recreation and parks, or have questions about parks projects in your community.

Expo Cafe

Safer Roads, Safer Communities: Maryland's License Plate Reader Program

10:30 AM

With guidance from The Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center (MCAC) examine the state’s License Plate Reader (LPR) program as a tool to help detect stolen vehicles, stolen tags, wanted persons, missing persons, and to aid criminal investigations and prosecutions of other crimes involving motor vehicles.

Expo Stage

Cabinet Secretary Roundtables

11:00 AM

Connect with the Maryland Cabinet Secretaries and the Governors Intergovernmental Relations teams for your municipal needs. Each department and team will be designated a table for you to engage and find solutions.

11 AM Cabinet Secretaries

Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Maryland Department of Aging, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Governor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA), Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Cannabis Administration

2 PM Cabinet Secretaries 

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Governor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA), Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), Maryland Department of Planning (MDP), Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Bayfront Ballroom

Public Works Department Meeting

11:00 AM

Summer convening of The Public Works Department. 

Room 215

Sponsored by: 

Learning, Creativity and Partnerships: Pathways to Practical Resilience

11:15 AM

Since 1960, the City of Annapolis has experienced the highest increase in nuisance flooding of any City on the East Coast. Mayor Gavin Buckley will outline how the City is working to solve climate challenges, especially sea level rise, through creative financing solutions and by forging partnerships with community, private sector, and government partners. The Mayor will also speak to the extensive, best practice, community consultation process Annapolis implemented over five years to achieve a consensus plan with broad community support, and why research and learning are worthwhile investments that can pay enormous dividends.

Rooms 205/206

Building the Public Service Pipeline: Nurturing Municipal Leaders from Entry to Executive level

11:30 AM

Whether you're an early-career professional looking to kickstart your journey in public administration or a seasoned municipal manager aiming to sharpen your skills, this workshop offers valuable insights and opportunities for growth.

Expo Stage

Lunch in Expo Cafe

12:00 PM

Check-in with our exhibitors on what services, tools and products they may have to boost your municipal operations before sitting down in our lunch area to trade session stories with your municipal colleagues. 

Exhibit Hall C

Sponsored by:

Municipal Administrator Managers Luncheon

12:00 PM

Summer convening and lunch of the City Administrators and Managers. Lunch included with Municipal Tuesday registration.

Room 209

Municipal Clerks Luncheon

12:00 PM

Summer convening and lunch of The Maryland Municipal Clerks Association (MMCA). Lunch included with Municipal Tuesday registration.

Room 217

Sponsored by:

Past Presidents’ Luncheon (Private Event)

12:00 PM

Luncheon of the Maryland Municipal League Past Presidents

Room 210

Performance Artist: Blake Haley - Expo

12:30 PM

Join Eastern Shore Artist, Blake Haley for a command performance on our expo stage

Expo Stage

The OAG: Safeguarding Marylanders, Wherever They Call Home

1:00 PM

Moderated by Attorney General Anthony Brown, attorneys from the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) will present on how the OAG is safeguarding Marylanders. Different divisions withing the OAG will present several cases the office has brought on behalf of the state, as well as an amicus brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court. 

Chesapeake Employers

1:30 PM

Rooms 208/207

Leading and Communicating Effectively About Race & Equity

1:30 PM

The Race, Equity, and Leadership Department at the National League of Cities will provide an overview of advancing racial equity and communicating effectively about race for municipal leaders. Participants will discuss shared language for racial equity, key racial equity leadership behaviors, and the government’s role in promoting racially equitable policies, practices, and procedures. Participants will also be exposed to tools that support them as local government leaders in unifying their cities, speaking to racial violence and tragedy, and casting a vision of a better future.

Cabinet Secretary Roundtables

2:00 PM

Connect with the Maryland Cabinet Secretaries and the Governors Intergovernmental Relations teams for your municipal needs. Each department and team will be designated a table for you to engage and find solutions.

11 AM Cabinet Secretaries

Maryland Department of Commerce, Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE), Maryland Department of Aging, Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Governor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA), Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Cannabis Administration

2 PM Cabinet Secretaries

Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT), Governor’s Office of Intergovernmental Affairs (IGA), Maryland Department of Labor, Maryland Cannabis Administration (MCA), Maryland Department of Planning (MDP), Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Bayfront Ballroom

From Idea to Impact: Mastering Community Events

2:00 PM

Whether it’s a street festival, farmer's market or a sports tournament, community events require significant coordination.  As a participant in this session you will learn how to improve planning, promotion and onsite management practices, maximizing the success of your town's future events.

Rooms 201/202

Milberg. Coleman Bryson Phillips Grossman

2:00 PM

Population Forums Large

2:00 PM

Whether yours is a large city or a smaller municipality facing big city challenge join your colleagues from throughout the state to share experiences and brainstorm solutions. As an additional feature, this year’s population forums will be divided into urban, rural, suburban, coastal and mountain subgroups.

Room 209

Population Forums Small

2:00 PM

Join your colleagues from throughout the State and brainstorm solutions with other small town officials, as well as those from larger cities with a small-town sensibility. As an additional feature, this year’s population forums will offer urban, rural, suburban, coastal and mountain subgroup break outs.

Room 210

Population Forums Tiny

2:00 PM

When constituents are close by neighbors and budgets are miniscule, tiny towns must innovate to problem solve. Come join other officials to discuss what matters most when tackling big issues in a tiny town.  As an additional feature, this year’s population forums will  offer urban, rural, suburban, coastal and mountain subgroup break outs.

Room 215

Performance Artist: JDY Theatre

2:45 PM

Let the dancers of JDY Theatre start your morning with a lively and upbeat modern duet.

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

Closing General Session

3:00 PM

This one is all about celebrating our members. The MML Closing General Session will feature:

• The Annual Business Meeting to introduce the 2024-2025 Board of Directors
• President Mayor Michael O'Connor, City of Frederick
• Celebrations for: 2024 Banner Cities/Towns, Hall of Fame Municipal Employee of the Year, and Lifetime Achievement Award

Performing Arts Center (PAC)

MML Main Street Event

4:00 PM

Join new MML President, The Honorable Michael O'Connor and cap off Municipal Tuesday with a stroll down MML's Main Street. See what's happening that's new and exciting in our featured municipalities and MML-affiliates.

PAC Front Lobby

MML Block Party

5:00 PM

Break out your municipal merch! Wear city/town logo-branded gear and close out the conference with the MML Block Party! Live music, games and Maryland regional foods and drink, you do not want to miss this new event.

Sponsored by:

Performance Artist: Mitzi Ash

5:00 PM

Experience the beauty and design of silk painting.

Dockside