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Wicomico County Question B: council communications with the executive branch (charter revision)

On the ballot in
Wicomico County
Vote
Yes or no
Election
Nov 3, 2026

The question, as printed on the ballot

A revision of the Charter of Wicomico County to require formal communications from the Council to the Executive Branch be addressed to the County Executive, unless for the purpose of inquiry or information, which will allow members of the County Council and Council staff to communicate directly with officers or employees of the Executive Branch.

A “Yes” vote means

A vote yes lets council members and council staff communicate directly with executive branch officers and employees for inquiry or information only.

A “No” vote means

A vote no keeps the requirement that all formal communications from the Council to the Executive Branch be addressed to the County Executive.

One of four charter revisions under Charter Resolution #110-2026, each voted on separately.

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The question and plain English statement are copied word for word from official election materials. The Gist does not take a side on ballot questions.