After nineteen years and five terms of proudly serving the
people of Chesapeake Beach as your Town Councilman, I step away
from elected office filled with gratitude, humility, and deep
appreciation for our community.
It has been one of the
greatest honors of my life to serve and help lead our Town
Council with a steadfast commitment to the well-being of
Chesapeake Beach. Over nearly two decades, I worked tirelessly
to sustain and enhance the quality of life here—always guided by
innovation, cooperation, transparency, and fiscal
responsibility.
Every decision I made was shaped by one
simple question: How does this help our community? For almost
twenty years, I worked consistently and diligently to improve
town services, strengthen public safety, protect our small-town
character, and promote transparent, fiscally responsible
government. Together, we brought innovation to local operations,
invested in infrastructure, enhanced parks and recreation, and
earned “Banner City” recognition—achievements made possible only
through teamwork and community trust.
Together, we
achieved meaningful and lasting improvements—from utility rate
fairness and infrastructure investment to enhanced public
safety, thoughtful development, and fiscal strength. I’m proud
that under our collaborative leadership, Chesapeake Beach earned
recognition as a “Banner City,” reflecting the hard work of
staff, council colleagues, volunteers, and residents alike.
During my tenure, I had the privilege to:
• Lead
efforts to modernize municipal facilities and systems, including
Town Hall and critical public utilities.
• Support
transportation and recreational projects such as street
improvements, the historic hiker-biker trail, Veterans Park,
Water Park, and
Kellam’s Field upgrades—strengthening our community’s character
and amenities.
• Advocate for public safety enhancements,
from crime prevention initiatives to added law enforcement
resources.
• Promote service improvements including
online access to our town code, emergency alert systems, and
continued excellence at the Water Park and other civic assets.
I also had the honor of representing Chesapeake Beach on
county, state, and national stages, including leadership roles
with the Maryland Municipal League and other municipal
associations—ensuring our small town had a strong voice and a
seat at the table.
These accomplishments reflect far more
than my efforts alone. They are the result of the trust placed
in me by our residents and the tireless dedication of
colleagues, partners, and staff who share a deep love for this
town.
I retire with a heart full of gratitude—for the
opportunity to serve, for the friendships formed, for the
challenges overcome, and for the confidence you placed in me
year after year.
Thank you for your support, your
engagement, and your enduring love for Chesapeake Beach. I look
forward to continuing to celebrate the future successes of this
remarkable community we call home.
With sincere
appreciation,
Stewart B. Cumbo
