Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater

Congratulations to the Urbana Muslim Association (UMA) on breaking ground on its new Muslim Association Center in Urbana! As the second Muslim center in Frederick County, this milestone reflects the vision and dedication of a community building a lasting home of worship for generations.

Happy 130th anniversary to Mt. Zion AME Church! Honored to help celebrate 130 years of faith, service, and community with familiar faces and amazing music. Founded in 1895, Mt. Zion has been a cornerstone of Frederick County’s Black history. May the next chapter bring continued blessings!

Yesterday, I delivered the 2026 State of the County Address, reflecting on four years of progress and the opportunities ahead for Frederick County. Listen or watch: youtu.be/VhoyUweuv2A?...

Loved seeing hundreds of students getting hands-on experience at Frederick County’s Construction Career Day! From soldering and water pipe repair to connecting with industry pros, students explored careers in the skilled trades. Proud to help build awareness for the next generation of our workforce!

Urbana Middle is the latest FCPS school to earn Maryland Blue Ribbon Schools status and is also one of just two public middle schools statewide to receive the honor! Urbana Middle is the 18th FCPS school to earn Maryland or National Blue Ribbon status. Congratulations to all who made this possible!

🏏 Cricket is coming to Frederick County! We’re proud to welcome Washington Freedom and a premier cricket facility to our community, creating local opportunities, boosting tourism, supporting businesses, and connecting Frederick to a global audience. Congratulations on this exciting milestone!

History was made, and a new legacy begins with AARCH Society! Honored to celebrate the opening of its new home in downtown Frederick. AARCH will preserve our Black community’s history, honor its contributions, and inspire generations to come. Grateful to all who made this milestone possible!

Congratulations to all the amazing awards winners - from students to schools to businesses - who are helping make Frederick County a better, more sustainable place to live.

Yesterday, I visited Moon Valley Farm as part of Mobilize Frederick’s Beyond Sustainable Regenerative Farm Tour! It’s been awesome to watch owner Emma grow the farm and thank you to Production Manager Jared for sharing his insights on soil health and delivering the freshest produce to local schools.

Good news Frederick County! After years of advocacy, US 15 expansion in Frederick is moving forward, having been fully funded, with construction expected to begin in late 2027! @mdsha.bsky.social and @marylanddot.bsky.social shared these project updates at last night’s open house.

Congrats to Visit Frederick on 50 years of serving Frederick County! Your work plays a big role in strengthening our local economy, supporting local businesses and attractions, and driving record-breaking visitor spending. Here’s to celebrating 50 years of impact and many more to come!

I had the opportunity to stop by the NACo High Performance Leadership Academy FCG Cohort’s post-academy session to hear how employees will apply the practical leadership skills they’ve gained to their departments. Congrats to our grads on completing the program and putting their skills into action.

With @ltgovmiller.bsky.social today at the Maryland School for the Deaf for the grand reopening of the newly renovated Veditz Building at its Frederick campus! Congrats students! Thank you to the educators, families, state and local partners, and everyone whose dedication made this project possible.

It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month! This month, we come together to raise awareness and honor those affected by breast cancer. This month serves as an opportunity to support others in the community. Let this be your reminder to stay up to date with checkups and prioritize your health. 💗

What a joyful Bathukamma celebration filled with dancing and fun! Thank you to Frederick’s Telangana community, the World Hindu Organization, and all the sponsors for sharing this beautiful Indian festival and its traditions with Frederick County, which brings our community together!

Congratulations to Ron Young on the statue dedicated to him! His vision and determination helped transform Frederick from the devastation of the 1976 flood into the thriving, nationally recognized city we know today. Carroll Creek Linear Park stands as a lasting testament to his legacy.

Happy Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Today, we honor Indigenous peoples, their rich cultures, traditions, and lasting contributions that continue to shape our past, present, and future. We also recognize their strength, resilience, and the injustices they have endured, while honoring the history we share.

I’m proud to proclaim October 2026 as Hindu Heritage Month in Frederick County. Hindu Americans enrich our community in countless ways. This month, we celebrate Hindu heritage, its rich history, diverse traditions, and enduring values, and the diversity that makes Frederick County welcoming to all.

Thank you to everyone who joined my Legislative Town Hall last night. Your input is essential as we advocate for Frederick County’s needs and will help strengthen our recommendations before I present the final package to the County Council. Full video: frederick.granicus.com/MediaPlayer....

Take it from me: machinery is much harder to operate than it looks! Many thanks to everyone in Frederick County DPW for the hard work they do 24/7, year-round.

Happy World Teachers' Day! 🎉 Across Frederick County, teachers are helping students learn, grow, and prepare for their futures. Their dedication reaches far beyond the classroom, helping share and grow our community. Thank you for all that you do! #Apprenticeship #ApprenticePost

I proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month to stand with survivors and recognize that Frederick County has a host of partners like Heartly House, the Child Advocacy Center, law enforcement, and others working together to help. If you or someone you know needs help, call 211.

Cloudy skies couldn’t dampen the fun at the 43rd Brunswick Railroad Days Festival! 🚂 It was great to explore the new community space, visit local vendors, enjoy music and great food, and take in the train rides and more. Thank you to everyone who made this year’s festival a success!

Fire Prevention Week is Oct. 4–10, with a focus on lithium-ion battery safety! From phones to e-bikes, they power our lives but improper charging or disposal can spark fires. Use the right charger, watch for damage, & keep batteries out of the trash & recycling. Learn more: FrederickCountyMD.gov/FPW

Great to kick off FCBIA’s 2nd annual Housing Symposium! We discussed affordability, housing targets, homebuyer programs, seniors, and more. I shared our work on the Housing Needs Assessment, Affordable Housing Strategic Plan and zoning reforms to expand opportunity across Frederick County.

Frederick County’s showing how to deliver for students. The new Linganore Creek Elementary School will help relieve stress and overcrowding in the Oakdale community, allowing its 800+ new students to receive the world-class education they deserve, right in Oakdale.

As Business Appreciation Week wraps up, I enjoyed visiting Rohde & Schwarz where I saw their advanced technology and rigorous testing that support the FAA’s air traffic control network and help keep systems connected. Proud to see this kind of innovation happening right here in Frederick County!

Transportation infrastructure is essential to Frederick County’s future. I’m grateful to Secretary Katie Thomson and the @marylanddot.bsky.social team for their continued investment and partnership and to everyone who shared their priorities at the CTP meeting. US15's lane expansion begins soon too!

Such an important announcement to continue the fight to end child poverty and shared right here in Frederick County!

A massive thank you to the Frederick County DPW for all the hard work you do every day to keep our community running. We appreciate your dedication, service, and everything you do for Frederick County!

Back with Patrick to proclaim Ostomy Awareness Day in Frederick County! After being diagnosed with ulcerative colitis as a teenager and undergoing multiple surgeries, Patrick now has an ostomy and helps run the Phoenix Ostomy Closet, providing support and resources to others living with an ostomy.

Great conversation at the MACCE Fall Conference, where SACC President Bill Chambers moderated a panel with Howard County Executive Calvin Ball, @aacoexec.bsky.social, Baltimore County Executive Kathy Klausmeier, and me. I highlighted Frederick County’s progress on childcare and free transportation.

This year’s Frederick 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Nymeo Field brought our community together to honor the 343 firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice on September 11. Over 100 participants climbed the equivalent of 110 stories and raised +$20K for the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation.

I had an amazing time volunteering with the Frederick County Farm Bureau this afternoon, scooping ice cream at The Great Frederick Fair! The proceeds support scholarships, agricultural education, farm safety camps, and more that help strengthen our county's thriving agricultural community.

So happy to have you join us for the best fair in Maryland!

Among the few counties nationwide to do so, Frederick County recognizes Green Star Service Banner Day. 💚 Families who lost a Veteran to suicide deserve to be seen, remembered, and honored. The Green Star Banner honors their loved ones’ service and sacrifice without diminishing other military honors.

September is National Recovery Month! Frederick County proudly celebrated with our Annual Recovery Month Kickball Tournament alongside the Frederick County Health Dept. I was honored to present the Recovery Month proclamation and recognize the incredible strength of those on the journey of recovery.

Honored to welcome National Association of Counties (NACo) staff to Frederick County! I was proud to share how our community is innovating across land preservation, childcare, affordable housing, agriculture, and more which were recently recognized with multiple NACo Achievement Awards.

Wishing everyone observing Yom Kippur a meaningful and easy fast. May this sacred day of reflection and renewal mean that we commit ourselves to doing better. May the year ahead bring healing, strength, compassion, and a renewed commitment to peace and kindness.

¡En este Mes de la Herencia Hispana 2026, celebramos las historias, culturas y experiencias que enriquecen nuestra comunidad! 🎉🌎 -- This Hispanic Heritage Month 2026, we celebrate the stories, cultures, and experiences that enrich our community! 🎉🌎 📺 www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIi8...