Pocomoke City, Maryland is actually a small town with a population of slightly more than 4,000. It is located in the lower part of Worcester County Maryland. Politically Pocomoke seems stuck in the mode of Boss Tweed in the 1860s. Pocomoke governance is a district based, patronage driven form of local government. A small group of officials seem bound and determined to control Pocomoke politics and persist in power. This clearly meets the definition of a political machine in which an authoritative boss or small group are in control.
My hope with this blog is to enable open, honest, thoughtful discussion of what it takes to have open, transparent, accountable local government, both in general and specifically with regard to Pocomoke City. Together lets explore municipal best practices and discuss what would be benefical changes so all Pocomoke citizens that desire to can have a voice.
Exploration of municipal best practices by all persons interested in improving Pocomoke City governance. All views are welcome.
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About Me
- SheriB
- Pocomoke City, Maryland, United States
- I am a "come here" on the Eastern Shore. I have lived in Pocomoke 30 years now. I grew up in south west Virginia, Montgomery County to be specific. Just outside Blacksburg, home of VA Tech. I graduated from VA Tech. I have also lived in Augusta Georgia, Alexandria VA, and Hampton Roads. My husband and I have raised 2 sons in Pocomoke, 2 former Pocomokians.
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