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I moved to Frederick County more than 25 years ago with my husband Brent Ayer. We have three children, Brendan, Alex and Brigid, all graduates of Frederick County Public Schools. I love Frederick County and am excited to be on the first County Council under the new Charter government. I have been involved in county issues for the past 20 years, particularly those dealing with education, growth and development.
I am honored to be a part of the new government in Frederick County and I want to change the tone of our government and the way our elected leaders engage the average citizen in the decision making process -- decisions that will impact their lives. I want to find ways to get people involved whose voices have traditionally been limited and have therefore felt marginalized. And I want to ensure the people living in Council District 3 are provided a seat at the table, and afforded the opportunity to work collaboratively with their elected officials.
Through my advocacy efforts over the past 20 plus years, I have worked with the community, the Board of Education and the Board of County Commissioners to get a new playground for Waverley Elementary School; to bring about the renovation of West Frederick Middle School and got the ball rolling to update Frederick High School, which resulted in the decision to build a whole new facility. Recently, I have been deeply involved in the efforts to address the overcrowding situation at Hillcrest Elementary School, which currently has 26 portables (more than any other school in the entire county).
I look forward to working collaboratively with all stakeholders as we move forward with Charter government and I want to hear from all residents of Frederick County on issues of concern to them, but particularly those of the 3rd Council District. I want Frederick County to be the best place to live, work, raise a family and then live out your retirement years. Together we can make this a reality.
M.C. Keegan-Ayer graduated from Bridgewater College, Bridgewater VA, with a degree in Education. After teaching school for two years, she went to work on Capitol Hill for ten years, first as a Legislative Assistant, then as a Legislative Director, and finished up as a lobbyist for an organization representing workers from across the U.S.
After her first child was born, M.C. gave up the commute down the road and worked part-time as a staffer in the campaign office of Congresswoman Beverly Byron, and continued to work for her until her loss in the early 90’s.
Ms. Keegan-Ayer has served in leadership positions on various organizations over the years including being the President of the homeowners association in her neighborhood, on the PTAs at her children’s schools, continuing to work on these PTAs for over 20 years in various capacities.
M.C. also served on the PTA Council of Frederick County, first as Chair of the Legislative Issues Committee, and later as the 2nd Vice President in charge of all legislative issues and advocacy efforts.
M.C. was elected to the County Council of Frederick County in November of 2014, and after being sworn in, was elected as the Vice President of the Council. She held that leadership position all four years of her first term as the Representative District 3, being re-elected to VP in December of 2016. She was re-elected to represent District 3 in the gubernatorial election of 2018, and was subsequently elected as the President of the Council, a position she was re-elected to in December of 2020.
In her capacity as a representative for District 3, as well as the President of the Council, Ms. Keegan-Ayer sits as a liaison on the boards of various commissions and organizations including:
Council Member - Email
Executive Assistant: Lee Redmond
Winchester Hall
12 E. Church Street
Frederick, MD 21701
Ph: 301-600-1034
Fx: 301-600-1849
MC Keegan-Ayer at the dedication of the South County YMCA
MC Keegan-Ayer with Governor Hogan
MC Keegan-Ayer at Summer MACo
Ox Fibre Ribbon Cutting July 22, 2021
Ballenger Creek Trail - Cyclists July 2021
Ribbon Cutting Ballenger Creek Trail July 2021
First County Council Virtual Meeting 4.7.20
National Marble Champions Recognition 3.3.20
National Marble Champions Recognition-1 3.3.20
OED Annual Business Reception
OED Annual Business Reception
Veterans Center Groundbreaking 11.18.19
MACo Board of Directors 12.19
Council President Keegan-Ayer and Luna Yoga owner Cindy Daquino
Council members at the Butterfly Ridge Elementary School Ribbon Cutting
Council members at the Butterfly Ridge Elementary School Ribbon Cutting
Council members at the Butterfly Ridge Elementary School Ribbon Cutting
Women of MACo
BSGR Grand Opening
BSGR Grand Opening
Acopia Home Loans Grand Opening
Acopia Home Loans Grand Opening
Acopia Home Loans Grand Opening
Acopia Home Loans Grand Opening
Kannavis Grand Opening
Kannavis Grand Opening
Ground Breaking at Sugarloaf Elementary School
Ground Breaking at Butterfly Ridge Elementary School
FCC Monroe Center Grand Opening
CM Keegan-Ayer and CP Otis at the FCC Monroe Center Grand Opening
CM Keegan-Ayer and CM Fitzwater at the FCC Monroe Center Grand Opening
CM Keegan-Ayer and CM Donald at the FCC Monroe Center Grand Opening
Grand Opening of Posh, Downtown Fredreick
Grand Opening of Posh, Downtown Fredreick
Mayor of Frederick City, Randy McClement, Posh Grand Opening
CM Keegan-Ayer, Sen. Van Hollen's Office, Julianna Albowicz, Kara Norman, Downtown Frederick Partnership
Julianna Albowicz, Posh Grand Opening
Council member Keegan-Ayer, Posh Grand Opening
Touring the new Frederick High School
Dedication of Frederick High School
Dedication of Frederick High School
Frederick High School Marching Band
Dedication of Frederick High School
Dedication of Frederick High School
Dedication of Frederick High School
Dedication of Frederick High School
Dedication of Frederick High School
Frederick High School Marching Band
CM Donald, CM Keegan-Ayer, and Aldermen Russell
Dedication of Frederick High School
Dedication of Frederick High School