Wicomico County Council Special Legislative Session October 13, 2026

The Wicomico County Council held a special legislative session on October 13, 2026, to reconsider Legislative Bill 2026-11, which amends County Code provisions governing the Wicomico County Nursing Home, including its director and a nursing home commission. After a motion to reconsider, the Council voted unanimously, 6–0, to pass the bill as originally adopted and override the County Executive’s veto. The commission is intended to review operations and make recommendations, not manage the facility day to day.

Public commenters and councilmembers emphasized the need for stronger oversight and continued attention to nursing home residents and staff. Members identified next steps including establishing and publicizing the commission and developing a strategic plan; capital improvements were mentioned as an area for future planning, but no specific funding, procurement, contract award, or purchasing action was identified.