A charter change will mirror a recent increase in Ocean City’s municipal fines and penalties.
Following a public hearing Monday, the City Council voted to amend the city’s charter to reflect a hike in fines and penalties for municipal infractions and misdemeanors. Officials say the amendment will allow the city charter to mirror a recent change to the city code.
“The charter amendment is a companion to an ordinance that was presented at two different work sessions all through the fall, and then passed at second reading earlier this fall,” City Solicitor Heather Stansbury explained. “And what it is, is just making our code consistent with state law.”
In early November, the council voted to increase fine amounts up to $5,000. The change follows the passage of a recent state law, which gives local governments the opportunity to increase the maximum penalties for violations of municipal laws from $1,000 to $5,000.
Additionally – not as a result of that particular legislation – local governments were recently given the right to increase the period of imprisonment for misdemeanors to six months.
With two changes at the state level, staff came before the City Council this fall with a request to increase most fines and penalties to align with state law.
However, as a result of discussions with various department heads, not all fines and penalties were increased to the maximum amount. For example, violations of the city’s code involving the outdoor display of merchandise on the Boardwalk would result in an initial fine of $1,000 (an increase from $500).
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Can someone get her to elaborate more of then “real progress for Wicomico County” and what she has “accomplished together” and with who? And look at Linda Rae Luffman, Bunky’s aunt, wanting her to run against Congressman Andy Harris! Wow, what friends she has. I hope Andy doesn’t see this. Wink, Wink! Speaking of friends she has the Famous DUI Drunk Julie ‘Julz Katherine’ Brewington, that left her kids in a back room with a pedo, Gary Kleiman, during a Republican Club meeting. Gary Kleiman was a registered sex offender. Hey Julie Brewington, sucking up to your newfound friend, Julie G. doesn’t make you a better person or more likeable!
Julie Giordano
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🎉 Today marks three years in office! 🎉
It’s hard to believe how quickly time has passed. Over these three years, we’ve faced challenges, celebrated victories, and made real progress for Wicomico County. I’m incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together — and grateful for the support, hard work, and dedication from our residents, county employees, and community partners.
But we’re not done yet. There is still so much more to do, and I’m as committed as ever to fighting for the future of Wicomico County. Thank you for trusting me to serve you. Here’s to continuing the work, delivering results, and making our county stronger every single day. 💛
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Juley Nelson Harper
You have done an amazing job.
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Julz Katherine
Great job my friend! Not for the weak.
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Richard Baker
Congratulations. Hopefully Governor is next
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Linda Raye replied Richard Baker she needs to go for capital hill!!!!
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Bubba Almony
Congratulations
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Jeannie Carter Timmons
Bravo! You’re doing a fantastic job Julie!
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Michael Williams
Congratulations
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Connie Widmann
Your doing a GREAT job 💕
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Mike Houck
Congratulations
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Julz Katherine isn’t even her real name, nor is “Bunky Luffman”