Commissioners approve tourism and workforce agreements and recognize county apprenticeship graduate

Jamie Williams, director of economic and tourism development, presented the FY2027 destination marketing organization (DMO) grant agreement that distributes state tourism-development funds to county DMOs. Williams said the county's FY27 DMO allocation rose modestly and quoted the amount on the record: "for f y 27, county received a modest increase of $33 for a total of $37,000.279 dollars." Commissioners voted to sign the grant agreement as presented.

Separately, staff requested approval of a two-year chief local elected official agreement with the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board covering 07/01/2026 through 06/30/2028; commissioners approved signing that agreement. The board also recognized Eric (apprentice) for completing the Maryland Rural Water Association apprenticeship early and receiving a state citation; staff noted grant funding covered coursework fees.