Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater
@FredCountyExec
Official account of the Frederick County (MD) Executive Jessica Fitzwater
Today marks the 35th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the first comprehensive civil rights law for individuals with disabilities. Together with Frederick Mayor O'Connor and the community, we reaffirm our commitment to equality and inclusion for all!



I had a great meeting with USM Chancellor Dr. Jay Perman! We had a productive conversation about how strengthening the collaboration between the @Univ_System_MD and Frederick County is key to building strong partnerships with local government and community leaders.

🧬@FredCoGovMD #biotech scene is growing! Details on the blog conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2025/07/24/bio…
Exciting news as I helped celebrate the grand opening of the Young Horizons School! I recognize the vital role childcare plays in fostering healthy communities and this school is essential in addressing our childcare needs. I look forward to the positive impact this will make!


This afternoon, two of my team members, Ysela and Sam, explored Frederick’s historic Old Spire & Clock Tower before work begins on the steeple, slate, dormers, and spire. It was a special behind-the-scenes opportunity to learn about the extensive restoration of this landmark!




I put on my hard hat and toured the Overlook East apartments housing project, set to be completed in 2025. Overlook East features 2 newly constructed buildings along with a renovation of a city-designated historic building! I continue to work towards County investment in housing!



I had the pleasure of visiting @PhoenixMecanoNA, a sales manufacturer. It was inspiring to meet employees Niki and Mark from the @ScottKeyCenter and see them showcasing their skills. Thank you Phoenix Mecano for fostering an inclusive workplace!




A big thank you to Faith K. for your fantastic work on the Frederick County Sustainability Commission! Your community forums have united local Green Teams and strengthened ties in food security, waste reduction, and affordable housing. We’re so grateful for your service!


I had such a great time at Asbury United Methodist Church's Annual Community Block Party this past weekend! This event is truly an example of what Asbury UMC does for our Frederick County community and who are doing this incredible work 365 days a year!




I had a fantastic time at the recent @NACoTweets (NACo) Conference and Exposition, where I participated in workshops focused on best practices and innovative policy resolutions with colleagues. These sessions are key to my commitment as an effective leader for Frederick County.



Happy Park & Recreation Professionals Day! I'm celebrating the incredible individuals at @fcrecreater who make our community healthier, more active, and connected. I visited one of our awesome summer camps, saw our rec staff in action, and read a book to our younger campers!



Congratulations to @orases on your 25th Anniversary! Thank you for investing in our Frederick County community and I wish you all the best for a bright future ahead for your company!



Had a lovely time at the Frederick County Farm Bureau cookout! Huge thanks to the Farm Bureau for supporting our future ag leaders. Congrats to our 2025 Ag Ambassador, Lizzie! Great to see Frederick County 4-H's photography on display and the Office of Agriculture staff there!



My team was honored to participate in last week's Mock Interviews with @FCPSMaryland and @shipfrederick's New Horizons Summer Academy. This event allowed high school seniors to showcase and improve their interviewing skills. I heard that my team had some outstanding interviewees!




Thank you to our Workforce Services team for their hard work as we launched our new Mobile Career Center today, a game-changing resource that will provide essential career planning services directly to our rural communities!




Congrats to Ed Rothstein on being appointed secretary of @MdVeterans. After retiring from the military, he served in the Carroll County Board of Commissioners. I look forward our collaboration to support veterans in Frederick County. @BaltimoreBanner: thebaltimorebanner.com/politics-power…