Applications are now being accepted for the Class of 2026 Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program offered by the Schaefer Center for Public Policy at the University of Baltimore. Applications are due by July 7, 2025.

The Maryland Certified Public Manager® Program (CPM) is a leadership development program accredited by the National Certified Public Manager® Consortium. The 300-hour academically grounded, job-relevant program requires participants to complete a Capstone Project for their agency to improve a service, reduce costs, or increase revenue.

Time is running out you to take advantage of Municipal Tuesday, your opportunity to have a full conference experience in one day.

Tuesday, June 24, at the MML Summer Conference is crafted with municipal professionals in mind. It is truly a full conference experience in one day and focused on celebrating municipalities and the staff who support them. Plan to join us on Municipal Tuesday and learn alongside the elected officials who you assist daily.

The work of MML's committees is the lifeblood of the League and the best way to play a part in our advocacy, professional development events and ambassador programs.  Each year, members to the committees are appointed by the MML President. The three standing Maryland Municipal League committees are:

Conference Planning

June is right around the corner. Don't miss the opportunity to join us in Ocean City, MD for MMLCon25. 

Plan to arrive early on Sunday and stay through Wednesday's sessions to make the most of your MMLCon25 experience. You wouldn't want to miss on sessions such as:

Each year, we’re pleased to honor those elected officials that have dedicated 20 or more years to Maryland’s municipalities. Nominations are being accepted for the MML Hall of Fame through May 30. The 2025 candidates will be honored during the summer conference. Self-nominations are welcome.

Stroll through our Hall of Fame to see the municipal officials who have decades of service to their municipalities.

MML's Banner City/Town Program bestows formal recognition each year to cities and towns that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to MML programs and activities.  The program serves as a guidepost on how to make the most of your MML membership.

If your municipality has completed all of the Banner City/Town criteria, we want to celebrate your designation.

It's that time of year again!

Is there a legislative matter that your municipality, chapter or department would like to see considered as an MML Legislative Priority for the 2026 Legislative session? Complete the 2026 Legislative Action Request (LAR) form by May 31.

Nominations are now being solicited for the 2025-2026 MML Board of Directors for both At-Large voting positions (10) and President-Elect, all of whom are elected by a majority of member municipalities and announced at the 2025 Annual Business Meeting on Tuesday, June 24th at the MML Summer Conference. Completed applications are now being accepted and must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 30th, 2025, with no exceptions.

The spring issue of the National Civic Review explores the evolving infrastructure of democracy and belonging — from dinner tables to city halls. Articles examine how shared meals foster social connection, how local governments are reforming electoral systems and police oversight through public deliberation, and how communities are combining citizen assemblies with participatory budgeting. 

Contributors also highlight the civic muscle behind effective citizen engagement, discuss the seven principles for impactful citizens’ assemblies in practice, and reflect on the civic virtue of committing to a place. Together, these stories illuminate how communities are revitalizing democracy from the ground up.

Explore the online edition of NCR, made possible by the National Civic League. Access it here.

The Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM) in partnership with the Global Peace Foundation is launching a new strategy to prevent targeted violence by establishing a Behavioral Threat Assessment Framework. The Framework is a crucial tool for identifying, assessing, and addressing potential threats before they escalate into acts of violence.

This free training is grant-funded and available onsite or as an online webinar. Certified by the Maryland Police and Corrections Training Commission, this traditional 6-hour training module is also available in 1-hour and 2-hour formats for groups including nonprofits, social service professionals, local governments, and community organizations.

The Maryland Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is an independent state agency working to protect Marylanders—and the broader health care system—from the burden of high prescription drug costs. To do this, the PDAB conducts Cost Review Studies to identify medications that pose affordability challenges and can recommend solutions, including setting upper payment limits to reduce costs.

The Board is currently reviewing six high-impact drugs—Farxiga, Jardiance, Ozempic, Trulicity, Dupixent, and Skyrizi—and expects to complete Cost Review Studies starting this spring. If any of these drugs are found to create affordability challenges, the Board will begin the Policy Review Process as early as this summer.

It's hard to believe that Summer Conference is only a month away. As we countdown to #MMLCon25, mark your calendars for important dates and reminders:

f you want to spotlight what is special about your municipality, chapter or department, join Bel Air, Frederick, Hagerstown, Ocean City, Pocomoke City, and the Municipal Police Executive Association (PEA) for Municipal Tuesday’s MML Main Street event, an exclusive member municipality showcase opportunity.

Registration for the MML Main Street event includes:

The nomination period for those interested in joining an MML standing committee is open! Do you have a passion for helping to plan the Summer Conference? How about engaging our members, or being involved in the advocacy side of operations? Our Conference Planning Committee, Engagement & Outreach Committee, and Legislative Committee are now accepting applications for the 2025-2026 year. 

MML's most useful conference tool is LIVE. The MML App is your key to staying in the know and in the moment.

Tuesday, June 24, at the MML Summer Conference is crafted with municipal professionals in mind. It is truly a full conference experience in one day and focused on celebrating municipalities and the staff who support them. Plan to join us on Municipal Tuesday and learn alongside the elected officials who you assist daily.

Municipal Tuesday Registration is now open. At $150 for one day, it is the most cost-effective way for municipal professionals to attend our conference, connect with colleagues, and attend workshops specifically designed with the local government professional in mind.

Your registration includes:

Tuesday at the MML Summer Conference presents a golden opportunity for municipal staff to register for a single day where you can take in a variety of workshops specifically designed for local government professionals. This year’s Municipal Tuesday includes access to the following educational sessions:

• Maryland’s AI Roadmap
• Beyond Borders: Regional Collaboration for a Thriving Maryland, Virginia & Delaware
• Safe Streets, Stronger Communities: Advancing Traffic and Pedestrian Safety Through Local Innovation
• Revitalizing Downtowns: Leveraging Vacancy Tracking for Development
• Adopting a Strategic Approach to Code Compliance
• Empowering Municipal Governance with Artificial Intelligence: A Practical Guide for Officials

Don’t miss out.  Municipal Tuesday Registration starts today!

Check out our MD Municipal Careers Job Board featured employment opportunity from the Town of Boonsboro.



To post your opportunities or to see what is available visit the MD Municipal Career Job Board.

This year's MML summer conference is jam packed from end to end with quality learning opportunities that no local government official will want to miss.  The conference kicks off on Sunday, June 22 with the Consensus & Teambuilding Academy core class and includes timely sessions on local government Continuity of Operations (COOP) plans to ensure essential functions during and after emergency situations, as well as a wrap up of the recently-completed 2025 General Assembly session.

And don't leave early, as Wednesday, June 25 is chock full of essential education activities ranging from social media best practices to building resilience in the face of a changing climate. There's also a new "Entrepreneurial City: Building Smarter Governments Through Entrepreneurial Thinking" Bay Stage talk.