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Government: Elected Mayor and four council
members (1 President). Elections are every year (1st Tuesday in
April) with staggered two-year terms.
Population: 14,130 (2006 Census)
Major Employers: U.S. Army Aberdeen
Proving Ground, Frito-Lay, Inc., Pier I Imports Northeast
Distribution Facility, Saks Fifth Avenue.
A Look at the Future: The City's
long-standing relationship with the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving
Ground (APG) has laid the foundation for a strong diverse
economy. The largest of the three incorporated municipalities,
Aberdeen has recently become the center for a number of
manufacturing and distribution facilities - Frito-Lay, Pier I
Imports and Saks Fifth Avenue. The greater Aberdeen - Havre de
Grace area has recently been designated as an Enterprise Zone.
For More Information:
Michael E. Bennett, Mayor of Aberdeen
P.O. Box 70, Aberdeen, MD 21001
(410) 272-1600
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Government: Council - Manager form of
government. Five-member Board of Town Commissioners elected at
large. One board member serves as chairperson and is given
honorary title of Mayor. The Commission appoints a Town
Administrator who acts as the Chief Executive Officer.
Population: 10,039 (2006 Census)
Major Employers: Harford County
Government, Harford Mutual Insurance Company, MD State
Government, Upper Chesapeake Medical Complex.
A Look at the Future: Strengthening its
position as financial and government center. Continued
development of regional retail market and growth of community-wide cultural events. Regional development of recreational
opportunities. The new 48-acre Rockfield park includes a
Creative Playground, Ornamental Theme Gardens, Multi-purpose
ball fields, hiking trails and wetlands education areas.
For More Information:
Robert Preston, Chairman
Bel Air Board of Town Commissioners
39 Hickory Avenue, Bel Air, MD 21014
(410) 638-4550
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Government: Mayor and six-member City
council are elected by voters for two-year terms. To allow
annual election of three council members, terms are staggered.
Population: 12,498 (2006 Census)
Major Employers: Cleaning Solutions Group
- Sherwin-Williams, J.M. Huber
Corporation, Upper Chesapeake Health System.
A Look at the Future: Increased tourist
activity and recreational opportunities through the
development and implementation of the Lower Susquehanna
Heritage Corridor. Economic revitalization of the City through
the maximum use of the Enterprise Zone designation by the
State of Maryland.
For More Information:
Wayne Dougherty, Mayor
City of Havre de Grace
711 Pennington Avenue
Havre de Grace, MD 21078
(410) 939-1800 ext. 319
(410) 939-3692 - FAX
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