Governance
Since 1916, The Village of Drummond has been a Special Taxing District of Maryland, led by a three-person Citizens Committee elected each year on the first Monday of May for one-year terms. The Committee approves the annual budget and all contracts, reviews and
approves building permits, and makes laws. The Committee informally labels the three committee members Mayor, Treasurer and Secretary to divide duties and ensure calls are returned.
All Drummond residents 18 or older are eligible to vote in Village elections and run for office.
The Committee meets monthly and also holds two Village-wide meetings in the fall and spring. All residents are welcome to attend the Annual meetings. The agenda for each annual meeting is sent out by email to residents several weeks prior to the meeting. Minutes from the meetings are sent out by email to residents after the meetings. The Citizens Committee is assisted by a part-time Village Manager.
citizenscommittee@drummondmd.
Current Committee Members
Mayor
Michael Cicero
Treasurer
Janet Lambert
Secretary
Liz Brenner-Leifer
Communication
Email: The Village uses email on an as-needed basis to serve official notices about Village business and to keep its residents informed about Village activities, policies, issues under deliberation by the Citizens Committee, and initiatives in surrounding neighborhoods, the county, and state.
Website: The Village’s website, drummondmd.gov, provides comprehensive information on Village government, services, permits, and events.
Election
Information on Village elections and how to vote in them can be found below.
The Village of Drummond has three elected Citizens Committee members. These elected officials serve one-year terms, and there are no term limits. Elections are held yearly on the first Monday of May. The Village may also occasionally have a local referendum on an issue pertinent to the Village. Throughout its history, Drummond has had many Citizens Committee members. Drummond cares deeply about upholding the democratic tradition of not only voting but also fostering voices in the community and building consensus.
Election & Voter Information
To be qualified to vote in Drummond you must:
- Be at least twenty-one years of age.
- Be a resident of the Village for 30 days preceding the election.
- Be a citizen of the United States of America or a non-citizen legally authorized to reside in the United States.
- Be registered in accordance with the provisions of the Village Charter. Every qualified voter of the Village shall be entitled to vote at any or all Village elections.
To register to vote in Drummond elections you can:
- Register to vote with Montgomery County, which automatically registers you to vote in Village elections.
- If you do not want or cannot register in Montgomery County (such as for being a non-citizen), you can register with the Village directly. Please reach out to the Citizens Committee by phone, email, or in-person and request that a Village of Drummond voter registration form be mailed to you. Once you receive it, fill it out and return it to the Citizens Committee.
- You must be registered at least fourteen days in advance prior to a Village election.
Qualified voters who are incapacitated or who will be absent may receive ballots from the Citizens Committee at any time within 14 days prior to an election.
- To receive an Absentee Ballot, please reach out to the Citizens Committee by email or in-person 14 days prior to election day. The ballots of such persons will be validated and shall be counted if returned to the Absentee Voting Box.
Qualifications to Run for Office in Drummond:
- You must be a citizen of the United States of America.
- You must be registered to vote in the Village of Drummond and the State of Maryland.
- You must be a resident of Drummond for at least six months preceding the election date.