Meetings
MMAA has four lunch meetings each year, all starting at noon, and while locations have varied, for the last few years we’ve followed the following time and location format with a few favored locations:
Our winter meeting is in February and for the last few years has been virtual, in part for convenience, as we’d otherwise meet in Annapolis to discuss legislation. In the end, a virtual meeting avoids parking complaints and is easier on MML and other staff to use zoom to provide us with quick updates. The focus is on the General Assembly session and we normally have updates from the MML Legislative Director and other staff.
Our Spring meeting is in May. We have traditionally met just across the Bay Bridge at Kent Narrows, at Fisherman’s Inn. It’s a member favorite and they do a fairly good job in accommodating us. We have had topical presentations such as on open meetings and public information, but more typically have presentations from judges, such as Judge Gregory Wells, Chief Judge of the Maryland Appellate Court.
Our Summer meeting is in June, where we meet at the MML Summer Convention in Ocean City, typically that Monday. Due to the informality and location, we often host a roundtable discussion or short less formal presentations.
Our Fall meeting is in late October or early November. It has for the last several years been joint with the County Attorneys, and for the last few years has been held at Carrol’s Creek Café in Annapolis, which has done well in handling our meetings and also provides parking on site.
Next Meeting: Thursday, October 15, 2026 at noon, at Carrol's Creek Cafe in Annapolis (410 Severn Avenue), will be the seventh joint meeting with the Maryland Association of Counties County Attorneys group.
This year we will be joined by Maryland Supreme Court Justice Brynja Booth — a former MMAA President — speaking about her service on the Supreme Court as well as presenting a few key summaries of key court cases impacting local governments. An RSVP will be coming out to members and I will note that the last few years, our menu has been salmon and free-range chicken breast, with Carrol’s Creek Salad, roasted potatoes, roasted vegetables and bread pudding for dessert, and we have held out the option for anyone to tell us in advance if they need a vegetarian option.
Contact Secretary Frank Johnson at frank.johnson@gaithersburgmd.gov if you didn’t receive an email RSVP request.
Meeting Minutes
Date: February 26, 2026