Local Government Advisory Committee
The Local Government Advisory Committee advises the Chesapeake Executive Council on how to engage local governments in achieving the goals and outcomes of the 2014 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement.
Meetings
Local Government Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting - December 2025 (Virtual)
Local Government Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting - September 2025 (Virtual)
Reviewing the Revised Agreement: What Local Leaders Need to Know - August 2025
Local Government Advisory Committee Quarterly Meeting - June 2025 (Virginia)
About
The Chesapeake Bay Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC) was created by the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council through the 1987 Chesapeake Bay Agreement. The purpose of the LGAC is to advise the Executive Council on how to effectively implement projects and engage the support of local governments to achieve the goals of the Agreement.
LGAC's mission is to share the views and insights of local elected officials with state and federal decision-makers and to enhance the flow of information among local governments about the health and restoration of the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Projects
LGAC Annual Recommendations to the Chesapeake Executive Council
CompleteThese year-end reports were delivered in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024.
Watershed Currents Newsletter: Resources for Local Governments
In ProgressThis bi-monthly newsletter highlights local case studies and informative resources for local governments within the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
Protect Local Waterways Website
CompleteThis online resource hub contains an extensive learning library that supports decision-making by local officials.
LGAC Local Government Forums
In ProgressThrough facilitated group discussion, these annual problem-solving meetings advance local watershed protection and restoration.
Wandering Waterways Tour Series
CompleteThese hands-on tours teach local leaders about regional conservation efforts, and empower them to address environmental challenges in their own communities.
Related Resources
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LGAC Website
Visit the LGAC Website for all LGAC activities, resources, and publications.
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Reviewing the Revised Agreement: What Local Leaders Need to Know Fact Sheet
Local governments are invited to provide feedback on the draft revised Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement between July 1 and September 1, 2025. To learn more before submitting feedback, check out this handy fact sheet tailored specifically for local governments.
Our Members
- Marty Qually (Chair)
Adams County (PA) mqually@adamscountypa.gov - Josh Hastings (Vice Chair)
Wicomico County (MD) Jhastings@wicomicocounty.org - Laura Cattell Noll (Coordinator)
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay lnoll@allianceforthebay.org - Kayli Ottomanelli (Staffer)
Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay kottomanelli@allianceforthebay.org - Markus Batchelor
District of Columbia markusbatchelor@gmail.com - Richard Baugh
City of Harrisonburg (VA) rbaugh@hooverpenrod.com - Philip Briddell
York Township (PA) Pbriddell@susre.com - John Carroll
Town of Galena (MD) jcarroll@townofgalena.com - Daniel Chao
District of Columbia dschao@gmail.com - Frank Dawson
Montgomery County (MD) frankwdawson116@gmail.com - Amy Dubois
Mathews County (VA) alhdubois@gmail.com - Cindy Dyballa
City of Takoma Park (MD) cindyd@takomaparkmd.gov - Sheila Finlayson
City of Annapolis (MD) msfin@aol.com - Jasmine Gore
City of Hopewell (VA) goreje@alumni.vcu.edu - Elizabeth Grant
Cumberland County Planning Commission (PA) emgrant@cumberlandcountypa.gov - Penny Gross
Fairfax County (VA) grosspenny@gmail.com - Michael Helfrich
City of York (PA) MHelfrich@yorkcity.org - Leo Lutz
Borough of Columbia (PA) llutz@columbiapa.net - Andria McClellan
City of Norfolk (VA) andria.mcclellan@norfolk.gov - Brianne Nadeau
District of Columbia bnadeau@dccouncil.us - Sheila Noll
York County (VA) noll@yorkcounty.gov - Don Phillips
Town of Laurel (DE) hdonpj47@gmail.com - Kelly Porter
City of Seat Pleasant (MD) keportinc@yahoo.com - Susan Ryan
Broome County Legislature (NY) susan.ryan@broomecountyny.gov - Ann Simonetti
Borough of Marysville (PA) asimonetti@comcast.net - Bruce Williams
City of Takoma Park (MD) Brucewtakoma@gmail.com