Residents are invited to attend the 2026 Leonardtown Town Council Candidate Forum, scheduled for Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at the Rex Theatre.
Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., with the forum beginning promptly at 6:00 p.m. The event will be hosted and moderated by the Leonardtown Business Association.
The forum provides an opportunity for community members to hear directly from candidates about their priorities, perspectives, and vision for the future of Leonardtown.
Three Town Council seats are up for election this year. Candidates who have filed to run include Mary Slade, Christy Hollander, Heather Earhart, Ken Held, and Rodney Flowers. Slade, Hollander, and Earhart are seeking re-election.
Questions for the candidates may be submitted in advance online at VisitLeonardtownMD.com/election or in writing at the event prior to 6:00 PM. All submissions can be submitted anonymously but will be reviewed for fairness and appropriateness.


