Government

The Charles County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit member organization that is NOT part of the town, county, state, or federal government. Charles County is governed by county commissioners, the traditional form of county government in Maryland. There are five commissioners. As of August, 2010, they are:

  • Sam Graves
  • Edith J. Patterson
  • Reuben B. Collins, II
  • Gary V. Hodge

In July of 2010, Charles County Commissioner President, Wayne Cooper resigned his position.

Maryland State Delegates representing Charles County include:

  • Sally Jameson
  • Murray Levy
  • Peter Murphy

Charles County is entirely located within the 5th Congressional District. The current representative is Democratic House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer.