Ballot question
Dorchester County Question D: government transparency and public access (charter amendment)
- On the ballot in
- Dorchester County
- Vote
- Yes or no
- Election
- Nov 3, 2026
The question, as printed on the ballot
Currently, there are no provisions in the County Charter specific to transparency in County government functions or public access to County government records. A vote in favor of the question amends the County Charter to add a new section titled Governmental Transparency and Public Access with provisions to ensure transparency of governmental functions, public access to meetings (in person and remotely) and access to public records. A vote against the question keeps a new Governmental Transparency and Public Access section from being added to the County Charter.
A “Yes” vote means
A vote yes adds a charter section on government transparency, public access to meetings (in person and remotely) and access to public records.
A “No” vote means
A vote no leaves the County Charter without a section on governmental transparency and public access.
Sources
- Ballot Questions for the November 3, 2026 Election · Maryland State Board of Elections
- Certified ballots, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election: Dorchester County (every ballot style) · Maryland State Board of Elections
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