08/26/2026
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 26, 2026
City of Brunswick Announces Process to Fill Current Council Member Vacancy
Brunswick, MD— The City of Brunswick announces the process to fill a current vacancy on the Council. The term for this seat runs through August 2030.
In accordance with Section 513 of the Brunswick City Charter, the Council will seek to appoint a qualified individual to fill the vacancy. The Charter states: “In case of a vacancy on the Council for any reason, by unanimous vote the Council shall elect a qualified person to fill the vacancy for the unexpired term. Should a unanimous decision not be reached, a special election shall be held in accordance with this Charter and any ordinances governing the special election process.”
Timeline and Process for Filling the Vacancy:
• August 31, 2026 – Candidate submission packets will be made available for download at www.brunswickmd.gov/mayorandcouncil, by emailing [email protected], or picked up at City Hall – 1 West Potomac Street, Brunswick, MD. Completed packets must include a letter of interest, professional resume, nominations affidavit, petition of signatures, and Ethics Financial Disclosure.
• September 28, 2026, 4:30pm – Deadline for packet submission by interested candidates.
• October 5, 2026, 6:00pm – In-person candidate interviews will be held in a public Mayor and Council session. Candidates will be interviewed in random order in the Council chamber at City Hall. Council Members will ask pre-determined questions and candidates will have two minutes to respond to each question. Candidates will be sequestered downstairs at City Hall without electronic devices while awaiting their interview but may choose to join the audience in the Council chamber after their interview has concluded. While the public is welcome to attend the interview session, there will be no public participation throughout the evening. This session will also be recorded and broadcast through the City’s website and Comcast Ch.99.
• October 13, 2026, 6:00pm – Tentative appointment of new Council Member and oath of office.
The Mayor and Council will hold a series of closed sessions during this process to vet and discuss candidates, but the Council vote, appointment, and oath of office administered by the Mayor will take place in public session.
Residents are encouraged to participate in the process.
For more information, please contact Director of Administration Carrie Myers at [email protected] or 301-834-7500.