Virtual Newsroom
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County Awarded Two Grants to Combat the Opioid Epidemic
Frederick County has been awarded two grants totaling almost $2 million to help Frederick County combat the opioid epidemic. Read on... -
County Council Legislative Initiatives
The County Council (“Council”) of Frederick County, Maryland, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. or soon thereafter in the First Floor Hearing Room, Winchester Hall, 12 East Church Street, Frederick. Read on... -
Legislative Town Hall Scheduled for October 5
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater invites the public to her annual Legislative Town Hall to suggest or comment on the County's legislative priorities for the upcoming session of the Maryland General Assembly. Read on...
Current and archived Frederick County Government news releases from the Office of the County Executive: News Releases
Communications Department
Through social media, FCG TV, news releases, and public information briefings, the department informs the citizens of the County Executive’s initiatives and the work done by divisions. The Department also provides television coverage of public meetings by the County Council and numerous boards and commissions, and notifies the public during emergencies.
Director Vivian Laxton - 301-600-1315 Email
Assistant Director John Mongan - 301-600-6004 Email
Public Affairs Specialist Kelly Cambrel - 301-600-2590 Email
Video Services
Supervisor Scott Betts - 301-600-6003 Email
Staff Directory
Frederick County Government TV
Tune to FCG TV to see:
- County Government Meetings and Events
- Frederick County Programs and Shows
- Useful Information for Frederick County Citizens
- News about Upcoming Meetings and Special Events
Public Information Act Requests
All Public Information Act Requests should be submitted via the online form, which can be found here.
A listing of the types of public records that have been designated as available to any applicant immediately upon request may be found here.
The Frederick County Public Information Act Policy can be found here.
If you have any questions regarding the County's policy or the status of a prior request, please contact:
Andrew J. Ford
Assistant County Attorney
Office of the County Attorney
12 East Church Street
Frederick, Md 21701
301-600-1633
E-mail