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4/2 Pocomoke City election results-
(City of Pocomoke announcements:)
Election Results Announcement
District 4: Brooke Cottman
District 5: CL Marshall
Thank you to all the candidates for their spirited campaigns and commitment to our community.
A Reorganizational Meeting and Swearing-in Ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday, April 9th at 6:30 PM.
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Election Results Announcement
District 4: Brooke Cottman Triumphs!
We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Brooke Cottman, who has emerged victorious in the hard-fought race for District 4. Her tireless dedication, unwavering commitment, and vision for our community have resonated with voters. Brooke’s leadership promises positive change and progress for our district. Let us rally behind her as she steps into this crucial role.
District 5: CL Marshall Secures the Win!
In District 5, CL Marshall has clinched the victory! His passion for public service, deep understanding of local issues, and ability to bridge divides have earned him the trust of our constituents. We eagerly anticipate the positive impact he will make as our representative. Let’s stand united in supporting CL Marshall’s journey.
Thank you to all candidates for their spirited campaigns and commitment to our community. The democratic process thrives when citizens engage actively, and your efforts have not gone unnoticed.
Stay tuned for the official swearing-in ceremony and upcoming initiatives from our newly elected representatives!
(Earlier)
Thank you to our online neighbor Pocomoke City Arrowhead for sharing this information:
https://www.facebook.com/pcityarrow/
UNOFFICIAL ELECTION RESULTS
District 4
Brooke Cottman – 55 votes (winner)
Nola Tullar – 26 votes
District 5
CL Marshall – 81 votes (winner)
Esther Troast – 44 votes
8 total absentees cast.
A big thank you to the Board of Elections Supervisors for their work. They are the unsung heroes of the day.
Official results will come through City of Pocomoke channels.
Monday, March 25, 2024
City Council Candidates Event
Town Hall Event Tuesday, March 26,
Pocomoke High School starting 6p.m.
90-minute Q&A followed by individual
Meet The Candidates opportunity.
Organized by Pocomoke City Arrowhead.
View livestream-
https://www.youtube.com/c/PHSSports
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Sunday, August 5, 2012
Pocomoke City Mayor and Council Meeting
- Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance.
2. Review and approval of minutes from meeting of July 2, 2012
3. Review and approval of bills to be paid.
4. Tim Richo and Adrian Smith to request use of vacant City property for football training activities.
6. Authorize submission of a Community Parks and Playground application for golf course improvements to D.N.R.
7. Review letters of recommendations from Planning and Zoning Commission:
- Wayne Lambertson Subdivision
- Buchanan Subaru site plan
- Boundary realignment plat for D.C.M. Leasing, LLC
8. Discuss letter from property owners Mike Dunn and Gene Dunn regarding recent inspection at 124 Willow Street. (former Lawsons Bar)
9. Authorize purchases of new equipment:
- New garbage truck
- Used Tee Mower
- Ambulance
13. Discuss 2012-13 Community Greening Program Grant.
Comments from the Audience.
Mayor and Council Items.
Adjourn.
Friday, May 25, 2012
Statement From Pocomoke City Officials
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Restaurant Progress-- Moving Right Along....
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Pocomoke Mayor and Council Meeting
The city's new Tenant User Liability Insurance Program is sponsored by the Local Government Insurance Trust and the National League of Cities.
According to City Manager Russell W. Blake, this will protect the city from any problems that arise during the time of use. He added that the insurance can be purchased online at www.lgit.org.
Ailsworth was at a municipal meeting to present a $3,000 check to the town to help finance the Pocomoke Police Department's extended high-speed pursuit training. In his letter, he said that this grant was "an example of how LGIT and local governments can work together to address risk management concerns."
In other business, the council approved the purchase of four rounds of golf to help the Col. Richardson High School golf tournament; was introduced to the town's newest police officer, David Mason; and discussed possible appointments to the city boards and commissions.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Mayor McDermott To Be Sworn Into House of Delegates On Jan. 12

Mayor Mike McDermott will be sworn into the House of Delegates for District 38-B on Jan. 12.
City officials say McDermott will remain mayor until then. At that point, Robert Hawkins, the First Vice-President of the City Council, will take on mayoral responsibilities, but not the official title. Hawkins will continue to serve as a councilman.
A new mayor will be elected in the city's scheduled elections in April of 2011.
Thursday, November 11, 2010
Mike McDermott Could Resign As Mayor of Pocomoke City

That's two hats too many to do a good job as delegate, McDermott said in an interview. He said he'll resign as Pocomoke mayor in a matter of weeks, and will retire from law enforcement later in 2011.
"I'll resign from being mayor as soon as I take office," says McDermott. "The vice president of the council will continue to run the meetings until the next city election, which is the second week in February."
Bob Hawkins, who represents District 1 on the Pocomoke council, is the current vice president.
If nothing nudges him from his current place in the race to represent District 38B along with longtime delegate Norman Conway, he'll be sworn in as a member of the General Assembly on Jan. 12, when the legislature convenes. Another candidate, Marty Pusey, would have to gain 1,468 or more votes compared to McDermott in a final count of remaining absentee and provisional votes to overtake him, and that appears unlikely to happen given the amount of ballots left to count. The last ballots mailed from overseas are set to be counted by Nov. 22.
McDermott doesn't have the option of being Pocomoke's mayor and representing it in the legislature as well. Since the position of mayor is elected and paid, McDermott cannot hold it while holding another elected, paid office in Maryland, says Raquel Guillory, public information officer for the state Attorney General's Office.
As for his duties as deputy in the Sheriff's Office, McDermott said he expects to continue being in charge of the Criminal Investigative Division through next year. He will take saved-up vacation time during the 90-day legislative session before retiring from the department.
"I knew I couldn't hold office and [be mayor]," McDermott said. "I ran knowing I would step down if elected, but my retirement decision wasn't relative to the election."
McDermott said he wanted to make sure he would be able to devote his time and energy to being a state delegate.
"Although the session is only 90 days, it's a year-round responsibility," said McDermott. "I wouldn't have wanted to take that on without having the time to do it."
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Former Pocomoke City Councilman Has Died

POCOMOKE CITY, Md.- Honiss Cane, who served on the Pocomoke City Council for decades, died Tuesday. He was 78.
Cane was first elected to the council in 1986 and served in that capacity until he decided not to run in April's muncipal elections for health reasons. Cane, who was a pioneer for civil rights on Delmarva, had the distinction as the first-ever black member of the Pocomoke City Council.
Cane was also a student union administrator at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore for more 32 years.
The Pocomoke City Chamber of Commerce says a viewing will be held Friday, May 7 from 6-8 p.m. at Shiloh United Methodist Church on 2655 Ocean Highway (Route 113) in Pocomoke City. A funeral service is scheduled for Saturday, May 8, at 11 a.m. at the Ella Fitzgerald Auditorium at the University of Maryland Eastern Shore in Princess Anne.