Councilman Mike Detmer

10/07/2026

Crime and violence is a major problem in our community. I believe a big contributor to that is Maryland juvenile justice laws.

At last night‘s Council meeting, I made the motion for juvenile justice reform to be put on our list of legislative topics to discuss with our state legislators when they meet with us at an upcoming Council meeting.

It’s been on the agenda before, and all of our District 37 legislators understand.

We have to keep bringing it up because the crime, the violence, the car thefts, and more are happening constantly.

During the public comment portion of the meeting, a citizen stood up and said that a family member of his was held at gunpoint, and again very recently had gunfire near his house.

This is unacceptable! No one in any part of this county should have to the face danger because of bad laws. No child who is making dangerous decisions should be repetitively be put back in the same situation! It’s harmful for everyone!

10/05/2026

Sunshine is the best disinfectant. I’m proud to be taking new strides for transparency in Dorchester County.

The Dorchester County Council is taking another step toward greater transparency by making the information and materials considered during Council decision-making available to the public.

Beginning today, residents can access these materials through the Council’s website and gain a better understanding of the information behind matters brought before the Council.

We welcome your feedback as we introduce and refine this new resource.

To view the County Council Meeting Agenda & Action Pack, visit the Dorchester County website: https://www.dorchestermd.gov/

09/16/2026

Dorchester residents, I hope to see you soon!

Join us tonight at 6:00PM at the East New Market VFD as we wrap up this round of discussions regarding the draft Strategic Plan.

This plan outlines the mission, vision and values, as well as priorities that will define the County's future.

The time to speak up is now. We need to hear from you.

Find more information here
https://dorchestermd.gov/strategic-planning/

09/13/2026

Dorchester, we need your input!

08/12/2026

Data centers are a huge concern. At the August 4 council meeting, we put in a one year moratorium on any data centers in Dorchester.

Today, at the Maryland Association of Counties convention, we heard great information from Loundon County (massive amount of data centers in Virginia) and Frederick County about the experiences there with data centers.

We are going to get the protections for we need for Dorchester County in place as soon as possible!

08/06/2026

The idea for this l bill started after conversations I had with the Layton’s about their experience with value-added agriculture Layton's Chance Vineyards.

Once the seed of that idea of this code revision was planted, our excellent County staff cultivated it and made it bloom into this initiative.

I visited Ithaca, NY last summer, and had the chance to experience several places like Layton’s Change that will now be possible in Dorchester County. At each stop, I saw not only local commerce, but more importantly, I saw families and people young and old congregating and enjoying each other’s company.

I think William and Jennifer Layton for their insight and for the great work that they do at their winery. Farmers in Dorchester County, please know we want to support you any way we are able.

If you have an idea about how the County can help make life in Dorchester County more prosperous and happy for residents and visitors, please contact me 443-477-5082 or [email protected].

DORCHESTER CO., Md. — Dorchester County farmers looking to diversify their operations will soon have access to a new way to grow their business after the county council approved a

08/05/2026

The proposed constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot in November is just another example of Annapolis ignoring rural Maryland. Tom Hutchinson - Maryland State Delegate - District 37B hit the nail on the head when he tried to get a straw poll on secession for the Shore counties added. Here are my comments on it at last night’s Council meeting:

07/31/2026

Attention Bonnie Brook residents:

07/20/2026

🚨🚨🚨Great news on Brookview Bridge from SHA this morning!

All of the current weight restrictions are being lifted.

All commercial and agricultural vehicles will still need to limit their speed to 25mph while crossing the bridge in order to limited the wear and tear on the structure.

Please contact me at [email protected] or at 443-477-5082.

Thanks go to District Engineer Mark Crampton and the SHA/MDOT team. I’ve appreciated Mark’s responsiveness on the Brookview Bridge restriction situation.

Great work on a quick completion of the Worlds End culvert replacement, too!

07/05/2026

Happy Independence Day! God Bless America!