Elevate Presence. Build Relationships. Provide Solutions. 

In today's day and age, most of our introductions and interactions are electronic. This can often make it difficult for businesses to truly get their message across and collaborate with clients. As experts in your field, your insight and first-hand knowledge is something that the League depends on. Our 161 local governments tackle challenges daily and rely on specialists while navigating these challenges. 

With the 2025 MML Summer Conference right around the corner, now is the time to be thinking of how you plan to stand out. We'll make it easy, with our Summer Conference Sponsorships. Prominent exposure, networking opportunities, and brand visibility are just a few of our sponsorship benefits.

Limited Space Available

MML wishes to congratulate Hagerstown City Administrator, MML Board Member, and longtime volunteer, Scott Nicewarner, on his acceptance into Leadership Maryland. This class focuses on vital issues impacting economic development, education, health and human services, criminal justice, the environment, and multi-culturalism/diversity across the State. 

The most anticipated event for Maryland's Mayors is right around the corner. The Annual Maryland Mayors Winter Conference will be held March 6-7, 2025, with a special event taking place on the evening of March 5th. The MMA is the direct connection between Maryland's 161 local governments and the 2 million Marylanders our Mayors serve. This event will help you better serve your constituents through education on emerging issues, advocacy efforts and engaging State leaders. 

At the Maryland Municipal League, we believe in the power of collaboration and identifying solutions as an essential tool for the communities we serve and beyond those borders. Our Community Partnerships allows us both to serve families, employees, external stakeholders, and shared constituents as we forge a path ahead. When our Partners invest in the League, they're not just contributing to the growth of our cities and towns, they're securing the future of our great State. Welcome, MML's 2025 Community Partners: 

The 2024 Maryland Clean Energy Summit will take place on October 7 - 8 at the College Park Marriott Hotel & Conference Center. 

• Experts have been assembled
• Breakout sessions are scheduled
• Funding and financing resources have been identified
• Procurement and project design assistance is accessible

Community leaders concerned about rising energy costs and reducing carbon emissions won’t want to miss this conference. Hear from presenters and meet with vendors who will help identify the right solutions for your community from idea to implementation.

MML’s Excellence in Leadership Fall Conference will connect your organization with attendees who represent 160 local governments across Maryland. Make a lasting impact on Maryland communities while gaining valuable exposure for your brand and mission. Join us in shaping the future of our communities and be recognized as a catalyst for positive change. 

Why Sponsor? 

The National League of Cities Leadership application for the NLC Board, Federal Advocacy Committees, Member Councils, and Constituency Groups is officially open. The leadership application for these groups is open from July 29 - September 9. The membership application (council and committee application) will be open from October 3 -November 25.

Thank you to all nominees that placed their names on the ballot for the 2024-2025 MML Board of Directors. Following both online and in person voting, we are proud to announce the following Board Members, who will serve during the 2024-2025 Board year:  

Hot off the press! MML's Community Partner, VC3, has just launched their newest guide, "An IT Disaster Recovery Blueprint for Municipal Leaders". The guide catalogs a list of common, as well as seasonal, geography-specific, and rare disasters. Additionally, it outlines the likely impact on a municipality, and arms municipal leaders with a checklist to ensure you are equipped to quickly recover from any disaster. 

ezVOLTz, one of MML's Community Partners is excited to announce that ezVOLTz has won a contract to be one of the suppliers for the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO) ValuePoint EV Charging Solutions contract.

The selection process was led by the State of Maryland and affords local governments the opportunity to streamline the procurement process. As ezVOLTz traveled the State over the past year and visited many of the municipalities, the need for the creation of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and the procurement process was one of the top concerns raised by many local governments and this contract vehicle helps address that process. 

We are delighted to see so many of our Strategic Partners joining us for the MML Summer Conference this month! Many have booths in the expo hall and are a great resource for municipal leaders. As experts in their fields, please be sure to stop by and get to know each one. All Partners can easily be spotted, as they have a blue ribbon on their booth. Click here for a full listing of The Leagues 2024 Strategic Partners.

The Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program has a limited number of funded spaces available for managers and executives from state, local, municipal government, and non-profit organizations in Maryland for 2025. Eligible applicants can attend the program at no charge to them or their agency.

All formal requests for an amendment to the MML Bylaws for the upcoming 2024 Annual Business Meeting must be submitted in writing no later than April 12^th to MML CEO Theresa Kuhns. A formal letter with direct wording, background of the request, and member municipality is required. If the amendment request is on behalf of an MML-sponsored group, please include a cover letter, approved meeting minutes, action item and vote.

On behalf of the Maryland Municipal League, it is my distinct honor to announce the call for leadership. In addition to being the professional trade association for Maryland’s local governments, MML has 30 various groups under its umbrella offering our 160 members, its elected officials, and municipal staff opportunities to engage, volunteer and support the mission. Our amazing volunteer leaders continue to inspire, lead and connect Marylanders- and we are grateful to you for your time and dedication to supporting the Maryland Municipal League and our mission.

The National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Maryland State Chapter President Dylan O. Galloway, invites you to join him at the NFBPA Forum, being held in Baltimore, April 3 - 7, 2024. The event promises to be an invaluable opportunity for professional growth, networking, and collaboration. A special regional rate for Maryland residents has been made available. Visit the NFBPA webpage for more information and to register.

FORUM 2024 is a unique conference experience where public administrators professionals gather from across the country gather to exchange knowledge, resources, strategies, and solutions. Over 4 days of learning, growing, and finding inspiration, attendees are provided with support in their daily responsibilities as leaders in their workforce and communities. Whether you’re looking to learn about how other public administrators are responding to the public health crisis or the newest best practices for managing teams, FORUM 2024 has something for every public service professional.

Mark your calendar for February 29th-March 1st for the 2024 MMA Winter Conference. This year, Mayors will hold the two-day event at the beautiful downtown Governor Calvert House. While the preliminary program is forthcoming, please note that our advocacy day will take place on February 29th, with continued learning through March 1st. New this year, we are opening advocacy day up to all MML members and staff! While MMA members will stand apart in gold scarves, we know that there is strength in numbers. Please have your elected and appointed staff members mark their calendars for February 29th to join you as you make your way down to the State House. An additional email will be sent out regarding Advocacy Day registration.
MML is delighted to offer discounted room rates, thanks to our ongoing partnership with the Governor Calvert House. MMA members are advised to book their hotel room asap. As the legislative season gears up, we want to ensure that our members have secured their rooms. We strongly encourage you to use the link below, if you do not, we are unable to continue to offer discounts and maintain registration costs unless we fill the room block.
Please note: The MMA Winter Conference is only open to dues paying MMA members. Guests will not be permitted, unless prior authorization has been granted by the MMA Executive Committee. For questions relating to the event, please reach out to Felicia Banuelos, Manager, Executive Operations and Board Government at 410.295.9118 or [email protected]. Click here to register and book your hotel room. 

Join the largest gathering of city leaders at Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo on Nov 28-30, in D.C. Where you can network with industry leaders, innovators, federal government, nonprofits, and municipalities. Cities attend for FREE!