Dorchester County Question DCharter Amendment – Governmental Transparency and Public Access
What your vote means
A YES vote adds a new charter section on government transparency and public access to meetings and records.
A NO vote leaves that section out of the charter.
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- The new Section 606 says the public, their representatives and the media may attend Council meetings in person or remotely, and may observe, report on and broadcast them (Res. 687). source: elections.maryland.gov
- It says public records must be accessible without unnecessary cost or delay unless exempt, and approved meeting minutes must be posted promptly. source: elections.maryland.gov
- The Dorchester County Council held a public hearing on Resolution 687 on April 14, 2026. source: dorchestermd.gov
Why people want it, and why others object
Why this is on the ballot
- The Dorchester County Council placed Resolution 687 on the ballot as a charter amendment (Article 6, Section 606). The sponsor and reasons beyond the ballot text were not found. source: dorchestermd.gov
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Why opponents object
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Word for word from the State Board of Elections' official Dorchester ballot: elections.maryland.gov .
Charter Amendment Governmental Transparency and Public
Access 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.
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