Maryland Municipal League Launches Enhanced Website for Members and Community

www.mdmunicipal.org Offers Increased Access to Information, Activities and Initiatives Designed to Increase Communication Among Leaders of Maryland's Cities and Towns

The Maryland Municipal League – which represents the state’s 157 municipal governments and two special taxing districts, and their combined 1.5 million residents – today announced the launch of a significantly enhanced website that will strengthen municipalities across the state through improved communication and interaction. The newly redesigned website, www.mdmunicipal.org, offers members better access to League information, activities and initiatives, enabling municipal leaders to receive real-time updates and information.

“We are delighted to offer a new, more streamlined site that allows members to stay informed, connected, and involved,” said Scott A. Hancock, executive director of the Maryland Municipal League. “In today's technologically advanced society, our members are benefitting more and more through improved communication that enables us to easily stay connected throughout the state."

"The new website is a major step forward for the Maryland Municipal League," said Michael E. Bennett, President of the Maryland Municipal League and Mayor of Aberdeen. "We’re delighted to be launching the site, because we know it’s going to improve our ability to communicate with and serve both our member cities and towns, and the general public that wants to learn more about the important role of our state’s municipalities."

The new website offers members and visitors:

• A new Events Calendar with up-to-date details on MML meetings, conferences and other events
• A “Notify Me” tab that enables easy sign-up for direct text messages and the MML e-newsletter
• Workshop Summaries enabling members to access information presented at recent events
• An online “New Officials” guide, with tips and information for newly elected public officials
• A new MML Staff directory to facilitate easy contact with MML staff
• An easy-to-access Member Digital Directory and Directory of Municipal Websites

For more information, visit www.mdmunicipal.org.

About The Maryland Municipal League:

Located at the Phipps Municipal Center in the state capital of Annapolis, The Maryland Municipal League (MML) was founded in 1936 and represents 157 municipal governments and 2 special taxing districts throughout the state of Maryland. A voluntary, non-profit, nonpartisan association controlled and maintained by city and town governments, MML works to strengthen and support municipal government through advocacy and the development of effective leadership. Through its membership in the National League of Cities MML offers legislative representation in Washington, urban research programs, and a national municipal government information exchange. MML is the only statewide organization in Maryland composed solely of municipal officials and devoted to the promotion of all branches of municipal administration.