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Mayor Todd J. Nock The 18th Mayor of Pocomoke City, Maryland -Pocomoke City 4th District Councilmember
-Democratic Candidate for the Maryland House of Delegates 38-A

The Mayor and City Council of Pocomoke City cordially invite the community to join us for the Swearing-In Ceremony and R...
10/13/2026

The Mayor and City Council of Pocomoke City cordially invite the community to join us for the Swearing-In Ceremony and Reception of our new Chief of Police, R. Andrew McGee.

This occasion marks an important milestone for our city as we welcome new leadership to the Pocomoke City Police Department. Chief McGee brings a wealth of experience, leadership, and a commitment to building strong relationships between law enforcement and the community it serves.

Event Details

Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Time: 5:30 P.M.
Location: Pocomoke Community Center
1410 Market Street, Pocomoke City, MD 21851

A reception will immediately follow the ceremony.

This event is open to the public, and no RSVP is required.

We encourage our residents, community leaders, business owners, and community partners to join us as we officially welcome Chief McGee and celebrate the beginning of this new chapter.

Together, we will continue working toward a safer, stronger, and more united Pocomoke City.

10/07/2026

Before addressing any of the questions surrounding the tragic accident on Old Virginia Road, I want to first acknowledge what matters most: a young man lost his life.

On behalf of the City of Pocomoke, the Mayor and Council, and our entire community, I extend my deepest and most heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of 26-year-old Treyquan Johnson. No statement, investigation, or public discussion should overshadow the tremendous loss his family is experiencing. We are praying for their strength, comfort, and peace during an unimaginable time.

I am aware of the questions and concerns being raised throughout our community regarding the investigation. In the interest of transparency, I personally confirmed that the Pocomoke City Police Department is NOT conducting this investigation.

The investigation is being handled by the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office, including its Crash Reconstruction Unit, in conjunction with the Worcester County Criminal Bureau of Investigation. Fatal accidents require specialized crash reconstruction to properly examine the scene and determine what occurred, and Pocomoke City does not have the specialized resources necessary to independently reconstruct a fatal crash of this nature.

I have also seen questions regarding the identity of the other driver. Because Pocomoke City is not the investigating agency, neither the City nor I will independently release information that the investigating authorities have not released. Questions regarding the release of names or other investigative information should be directed to the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

I understand why our citizens are asking questions, and they deserve transparency. Having an outside law enforcement agency conduct this investigation allows the facts and circumstances surrounding this tragedy to be examined independently. The City will not interfere with or speculate about an active investigation.

Most importantly, I ask our community not to lose sight of the Johnson family. They are grieving the loss of someone they loved, and they deserve our compassion, prayers, and support.

To Treyquan’s family: Pocomoke mourns with you. We extend our sincere condolences and pray that you are surrounded by strength, comfort, and love in the difficult days ahead.

Mayor Todd J. Nock

10/06/2026

One county, five communities, and a good reason to get outside. 👟

On October 7, mayors across Worcester County are joining residents for Just Walk Maryland Day, with walks happening in Ocean City, Berlin, Snow Hill, Pocomoke City and Ocean Pines.

Pick the community that works for you, bring a friend or coworker, and spend your lunch break getting outside and moving.

See the flyer for locations and registration details.

10/05/2026

Tonight at 6:30 PM, the Pocomoke City Mayor and Council will meet at City Hall, and I want to highlight a few of the items on tonight’s agenda that focus on housing, revitalization, State funding, addressing blight, and the responsible management of City property.

We will begin with the first reading of a zoning map amendment for Parcels 315, 316 and 317 along 6th Street. This is connected to the proposed Furling Way senior living development, which would create three buildings containing a total of 18 one-bedroom independent senior living apartments, along with a central laundry/community space. The conceptual plan also includes parking, access roads and significant green space, with more than 48% of the site proposed to remain open space. Tonight’s first reading is one step in the process and is not final approval for construction.

We will then consider several resolutions aimed at bringing additional State investment into Pocomoke City. This includes pursuing funding through Maryland’s Community Legacy program, including a façade improvement project intended to support continued revitalization and improvements to properties within our community.

We will also consider an application through Maryland’s Strategic Demolition Fund. Addressing deteriorated and blighted properties can be costly, particularly for a small municipality. Pursuing these State dollars gives us another opportunity to bring outside resources into Pocomoke to help remove blight, improve neighborhoods, and position properties for future productive use.

Finally, we will hold a public hearing and vote regarding surplus City vehicles and equipment. The resolution includes two Ford F-550 vehicles that have been determined to no longer be needed for public use. Declaring them surplus allows the City to appropriately dispose of assets we no longer need.

Taken together, these items represent the kind of work that often happens behind the scenes: creating opportunities for senior housing, improving the appearance of our community, pursuing outside funding, addressing blighted properties, and making sure we are responsibly managing City resources.

Our meeting begins tonight, Monday, October 5, at 6:30 PM at Pocomoke City Hall, 101 Clarke Avenue. I encourage our residents to come out, stay informed, and continue being a part of the conversation as we move Pocomoke forward.

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you an idea that has been in the making since the very beginning of my tenure as Mayo...
10/01/2026

Ladies and gentlemen, I present to you an idea that has been in the making since the very beginning of my tenure as Mayor of Pocomoke City!

The FIRST EDITION of THE POCOMOKE PAPERS!

What started as a vision to better connect our residents with their local government has finally come to life! The Pocomoke Papers is another step toward keeping our community informed, engaged, and connected to the progress, people, and stories that make our city special.

I am excited to see this vision become a reality, and even more excited about what is to come!

This is YOUR city. This is OUR story. Welcome to The Pocomoke Papers!

https://www.cityofpocomoke.com/news/pocomoke-papers-october-2026-volume-1-issue-1

09/28/2026

A Look Ahead at Tomorrow Night’s Mayor & Council Meeting

Tomorrow, September 28, the Pocomoke City Mayor and Council will meet at 6:30 PM at City Hall, followed by a Work Session. We have a full agenda, and I want to take a little time to explain what we will be working on.

Accessory Dwelling Units

We will hold the second reading of an ordinance updating our zoning regulations for Accessory Dwelling Units, commonly called ADUs. This change comes as municipalities across Maryland update their local codes to comply with changes in state law.

An ADU is essentially a smaller additional home located on the same property as a primary single-family residence. Our proposed regulations establish local standards for how these units can be developed in Pocomoke.

For a detached ADU, the maximum size would be 50% of the primary home or 850 square feet, whichever is smaller. For an ADU located inside or attached to the primary home, the maximum would be 40% of the primary home or 850 square feet, whichever is smaller. The ordinance also addresses bedrooms, entrances, placement on the property, parking and other development requirements.

Our Next Chief of Police

The Mayor and Council will take the official public vote on the appointment of Richard “Andy” McGee as Pocomoke City’s next Chief of Police.

For those who may not know Chief McGee, this appointment brings his career full circle.

He began his law enforcement career with the Pocomoke City Police Department in 1993, serving as a patrol officer, patrol supervisor and K-9 handler. He later served with the Somerset County Sheriff’s Office before spending more than 20 years with the Worcester County Sheriff’s Office.

During his career, he has supervised large numbers of sworn personnel, commanded patrol and special operations, served as a SWAT commander, coordinated major public events and emergencies, worked with local, state and federal agencies, and handled training, compliance, budgeting, policy development and community relations.

Since 2019, he has served as Chief of the Snow Hill Police Department, overseeing the department’s daily operations, personnel, budget, policies, training and public safety responsibilities.

His experience also includes crisis intervention, active shooter preparedness, cybersecurity and technology, K-9 operations, community outreach, emergency management and law enforcement instruction.

Tomorrow night, his appointment will officially come before the Mayor and Council for a public vote.

Special Event Alcohol Permits

During our Work Session, we will review three special one-day alcohol permit requests for events at the Pocomoke Community Center: the Tull Wedding Reception on November 13, the Wallops Christmas Party on November 20, and the Black Ball Gala on December 5. These permits allow alcohol service for a specific event and date while ensuring the appropriate local requirements and safeguards are addressed.

Commercial Assessed Inventory

We will have a discussion about commercial assessed inventory and how it is treated for local property tax purposes.

Pocomoke has an existing policy dating back to 1991 concerning ordinary business corporation property, including an exclusion for new and used motor vehicles from commercial assessed inventory. We will be discussing that policy and how the City should handle commercial inventory moving forward.

City Liquor Permitting and Costs

We will discuss how the City handles alcohol service approvals and the costs associated with that process.

This includes looking at requirements surrounding security, insurance, age verification, certified alcohol servers, crowd control, alcohol storage and inventory, transportation plans, emergency procedures and the responsibilities of event organizers.

The goal is to make sure we have a clear process that protects the public while also giving organizations and event organizers a clear understanding of what is required when alcohol is served at an event.

In-Home Business Licenses

We will discuss In-Home Business Licenses and how Pocomoke should approach businesses being operated from residential properties.

As more people operate businesses from their homes, we need to make sure our policies appropriately address those businesses while also considering residential neighborhoods and surrounding property owners.

Community Impact Grant

We will also discuss the development of a Community Impact Grant.

This discussion will help determine what a potential program could look like, including its purpose, eligibility and how City resources could be used to support projects or organizations that have a positive impact on Pocomoke.

Reimagine Pocomoke

Finally, we will have a presentation on Reimagine Pocomoke, our effort to take a more intentional approach to the appearance and beautification of our community.

This is about identifying projects, establishing priorities and creating an organized approach to improving how Pocomoke looks and feels. Beautification may sound simple, but appearance plays an important role in community pride, economic development and how residents and visitors experience our town.

We have a lot happening. Some of these items are major decisions, while others are conversations that are just beginning. Either way, I believe residents should know not only what is on the agenda, but what it means.

Monday, September 28 at 6:30 PM
Pocomoke City Hall

Stay informed and stay involved.

09/24/2026

Like many of you, I am disappointed to learn that Starbucks will be closing its Pocomoke City location. This closure is part of a larger company decision affecting locations across North America.

Now, our focus has to be on what comes next.

One of the biggest mistakes a community can make is allowing a commercial building, especially a newer and highly visible one, to sit vacant. Our Economic Development team and City staff have already started working to identify potential businesses that could be a good fit for this location.

There are still things we do not know. We do not know whether the building will be offered for sale, available for lease, or what the property owner’s plans will be. Those conversations will have to take place.

This also presents an opportunity for some real conversations about highway access, visibility, traffic patterns, and how easily people traveling Route 13 can access our businesses. Our Planning Department will be evaluating those issues as we continue looking at the bigger picture of economic development in Pocomoke.

We cannot control every business decision, but we can control how quickly and intentionally we respond.

The work to determine what’s next has already started.

To the employees of our Pocomoke Starbucks, thank you for serving our community. We wish you all the best.

09/21/2026

At 5:48 this morning, I received an email providing much-needed clarification regarding the Pocomoke Fairgrounds.

For several weeks, we have been attempting to get clear answers from the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) regarding the recent Title 4 violation, with little to no response. Because we did not have that clarification, the City chose to proceed cautiously rather than make assumptions regarding City-owned property.

According to this morning’s email, there has now been direct communication with MDE, who confirmed that the concerns identified in the latest report have been addressed. We were advised that the Fairgrounds may continue to be used for events as it has been, provided that the non-tidal wetlands are not disturbed. We were also informed that the latest Title 4 report carries no additional repercussions.

The email also indicated that MDE employees have limitations on communicating directly with elected officials, which may explain some of the difficulty I experienced while seeking answers.

It is important to understand that Title 4 and Title 5 are separate matters. The Title 4 concerns have been addressed. The Title 5 matter is still being worked through and is anticipated to be rectified by the end of the year.

I want to thank Mike Wyatt, Mike Shannon, Dean Ennis, and John Smith for their continued work behind the scenes to address these issues and obtain answers.

Events at the Fairgrounds can move forward, while the designated non-tidal wetland areas must remain undisturbed.

Thank you to everyone for your patience while we worked to get the facts.

I want to provide some important context regarding the recent Facebook post announcing the cancellation of the Demo Derb...
09/14/2026

I want to provide some important context regarding the recent Facebook post announcing the cancellation of the Demo Derby and suggesting that this occurred simply because the Mayor and Council canceled events at the Great Pocomoke Fairgrounds.

That characterization does not tell the full story, and the residents of Pocomoke City deserve the facts.

On September 7, 2026, the City received notification regarding a new compliance violation from the Maryland Department of the Environment involving conditions at the Great Pocomoke Fairgrounds. Once the City was formally notified of this matter, Mayor and Council had a responsibility to respond. Continuing to permit outdoor events while an identified compliance issue remained unresolved would not have been responsible on the City’s part.

The Fair Committee is aware of the circumstances surrounding this decision. City staff has also been working with Dean Ennis to determine the appropriate remediation and what must occur before activities can resume. In fact, Fair President Gloria Smith called City Hall today and spoke with me directly because she wanted clarification regarding what the Fair could and could not do during this period. I explained to her that, at this point, we are simply awaiting further information from City staff and Mr. Ennis regarding remediation and the appropriate path forward. During that conversation, I also asked Ms. Smith about the Facebook post. She indicated to me that she was not aware that the post had been made.

That is important because the Facebook post, as written, gives the public the impression that Mayor and Council arbitrarily decided to cancel the Demo Derby and other Fairgrounds activities. That is simply not an accurate representation of what occurred. The City did not create the compliance issue. The City did not issue the violation. The City received notice of the issue and acted responsibly in response to it.

I also believe the Facebook post is unfair to the City, its staff, and Mayor and Council because it leaves out the very reason this action became necessary. Based on my conversation today with the Fair President, she was not aware that the post had been made. I will not speculate about anyone’s motivation for posting it, but I do believe the public deserves the complete context rather than a statement that gives the impression that Mayor and Council simply decided to cancel community events.

I understand that people are disappointed. I am disappointed too. We want the Demo Derby. We want the Fairgrounds active. We want people enjoying events in Pocomoke City. But wanting an event to happen cannot outweigh our responsibility to respond appropriately when the City receives notice from a state regulatory agency.

Myself and Council are not working against the Great Pocomoke Fair. We are working to get this matter resolved. The temporary hold on outdoor events is a response to the MDE compliance issue. It is not an effort to close the Fairgrounds or prevent the Fair Committee from succeeding. City staff will continue working with the appropriate parties on remediation. As soon as we have definitive information regarding what is required and when activities can safely and appropriately resume, we will communicate that information.

The City will not ignore a regulatory matter simply to avoid making an unpopular decision. We have a responsibility to protect the City, follow the law, address the problem, and work toward getting the Fairgrounds back to normal operations as quickly as possible.

I hope future communication surrounding this matter will reflect the complete circumstances rather than unnecessarily placing blame on the City for responding to a situation it did not create.

09/08/2026

Tonight at 6:30 PM, the Pocomoke City Mayor & Council will meet for our September meeting. You can join us in person at City Hall or virtually on YouTube .

We have several important items on tonight’s agenda, including the Wawa annexation agreement, Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) regulations, a proposed temporary moratorium on data centers, and the Pocomoke City Story Telling Campaign/bridge closure.

I’m also excited to begin rolling out a new initiative focused on reimagining and beautifying Pocomoke City. Tonight, we’ll discuss recommendations for the Beautification Committee and how we can take a more intentional approach to improving the look and feel of our community. More details on this initiative are coming soon!

I’ll also be sharing an important update regarding the Fairgrounds, along with a few other updates on matters happening throughout our city.

There’s a lot happening in Pocomoke, so I encourage everyone to tune in, come out, and stay engaged!

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