Our summer conference is jampacked and fast-paced from day one to day four, so plan accordingly before you go:

Start considering which of the 60 workshops and sessions you want to attend.

• Academy For Excellence core, elective, and graduate classes
• Face-to-face time with Cabinet Secretaries
• Dive into the Legislator Shark Tank
• Cybersecurity and A.I.
• Harnessing Your Inner Leslie Knope
• And so much more

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Chesapeake Bay Trust is now accepting applications for its Urban Trees Mini Grant Program, an exciting funding opportunity supporting tree planting in underserved urban areas across Maryland. Grants of up to $10,000 are available to help implement small-scale tree planting projects that improve public health, reduce urban heat, and enhance neighborhood livability.

Sustainable Maryland is pleased to announce two grant opportunities available this spring to support local environmental and resilience initiatives:

MML’s most engaged members have reached the end of this year’s Banner City/Town journey and have earned their Banner City/Town designation. MML’s oldest ambassador program is a guidepost for members to make the most of their MML membership as these municipalities have done.

Congratulations to MML's 2025 Banner Cities and Towns:

Bel Air, Berwyn Heights, Bladensburg, Brentwood, Brunswick, Cheverly, Colmar Manor, Cottage City, Denton, District Heights, Edmonston, Emmitsburg, Frederick, Friendsville, Frostburg, Gaithersburg, Glenarden, Greenbelt, Hagerstown, Hampstead, Hebron, Hyattsville, Keedysville, Kensington, La Plata, Laurel, Leonardtown, Middletown, Mount Airy, Mount Rainier, New Carrollton, North Beach, North Brentwood, Preston, Rising Sun, Rockville, Seat Pleasant, Sykesville, Takoma Park, Taneytown, Thurmont, Union Bridge, Upper Marlboro, Westminster, Williamsport

MML is often asked to nominate candidates to workgroups, task forces, and commissions created to study or work on specific policy areas. Below are two open seats that are designated to be filled by municipal officials. Please take a look and if either look interesting, please email Bill Jorch ([email protected]) with your name, title, municipality, and brief narrative about why you are interested in the seat. Please note that indicating interest in a seat does not guarantee you will be nominated. Thank you!

If you want everyone to enjoy what is so 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:

Effective emergency planning starts with understanding the essentials. The Maryland Municipal League Emergency Management Officials Department (EMOD) will be offering a preview of their summer conference workshop on continuity of operations in the event of an emergency, for local governments regardless of size.  

Join them on Tuesday, June 3 at Noon for an MML Lunch & Learn and check out:

This year's Maryland Municipal League summer conference once again delivers dynamic and powerful speakers:

Opening Keynote Speaker - Tim Shriver

Chairman of the Special Olympics International and Co-Creator of The Dignity Index, Tim Shriver, will open the conference, Monday morning, with an insightful look at how to communicate within ever growing complex community dynamics.

Discounted hotel room rates for the MML Summer Conference expire May 23.

Need a Reservation?
Peak room nights are going fast, and several hotels have sold out. To make a reservation visit the MML Conference Direct Hotel Portal.

Reservation Changes:
For questions or to make reservation updates use the link found on the confirmation email or contact the Conference Direct Housing Bureau.

Toll Free: 844-293-7037, International: 704-315-6648
Available Monday-Friday: 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Eastern
Email: [email protected]

Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments and Grant Writing USA will present a two-day Grant Management workshop in Washington, DC on June 16-17, 2025.

This in-person training is for grant recipient organizations across all disciplines.  Attend this class and you'll learn how to administer government grants and stay in compliance with applicable rules and regulations. Discounted tuition is $495 and includes all materials.  Please use the code "Special100" at the time of registration for this $100 discount.

For event details visit: https://grantstraining.com/dc0625

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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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:

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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.