FROSTBURG — The filing period for the city of Frostburg’s June 2 municipal election is open through March 20.
The city holds elections for mayor and council every two years.
“Municipal government may be the smallest form of government, but it has the most direct impact on residents and their quality of life …,” city officials said in a release. “It is important that the citizens of Frostburg participate in their local government, and the easiest way to do that is by voting.”
Frostburg, which has a population of about 7,000, has received turnouts ranging between roughly 1,000 to 1,310 valid ballots cast in the past six years.
“If the mayor’s election is contested, it tends to be a little bit higher, but recently it’s been in that just over 1,000 range,” City Administrator Patrick O’Brien said.
The city has a commission form of government consisting of mayor, commissioner of Finance, commissioner of Public Safety, commissioner of Public Works and commissioner of Water, Parks and Recreation. The election is nonpartisan and members are elected at-large once every two years.
Registered Frostburg voters will receive a ballot via mail and can return it by mail or at a drop box at the Frostburg Municipal Center by 7 p.m. on June 2. No in-person voting will be held.
“Just like any other election, individuals are voting for their representatives and those are the individuals who will be making the kind of decision on their behalf when it comes to activities of the city, where the money is spent, what projects are focused on,” O’Brien said. “So, it’s important to be involved and be engaged in that process, whether it’s a local election like the City of Frostburg or a national election.”
Those interested in running for office can locate the filing forms on the city’s website, http://www.frostburgcity.org/, or obtain a physical copy at City Hall.
The deadline for Frostburg residents to register to vote in the city election is 4 p.m. May 4. Residents can register to vote at https://elections.maryland.gov/voter_registration/.