Singing the praises of
the good work of “The Rural Maryland Council.” I am thankful of “The Rural Maryland
Council.”
The Rural Maryland Council (RMC) brings together citizens, community-based organizations, federal, state, county and municipal government officials as well as representatives of the for-profit and nonprofit sectors to collectively address the needs of Rural Maryland communities. We provide a venue for members of agriculture and natural resource-based industries, health care facilities, educational institutions, economic and community development organizations, for-profit and nonprofit corporations, and government agencies to cross traditional boundaries, share information, and address in a more holistic way the special needs and opportunities in Rural Maryland.
Our goals are to:
- Encourage healthy,
connected communities throughout Rural Maryland through convening of
stakeholders, education, public relations, and advocacy.
- Support the development and
growth of vibrant economies in Rural Maryland.
- Foster stewardship of
Maryland’s natural resources.
- Maximize RMC outreach,
resources and mission through financial and organizational development.
As a collaborative partnership, the RMC operates in a nonpartisan and
nondiscriminatory manner. Policymakers and managers from stakeholder agencies
and organizations at all levels of government and the private sector are valued
participants. Where practical, the decision-making undertaken by the RMC is
made by reaching consensus.
RMC’s vision is a future where all of Rural Maryland is prosperous
with thriving resources, vibrant economies, and healthy, connected
communities.
How do we Define
Rural in Maryland?
Rural jurisdictions share common characteristics that set them apart from
their suburban and urban counterparts, such as geographic isolation, lack of
transportation, and lack of access to and availability of health care. The
state definition of rural is articulated in the Annotated Code of Maryland and includes
18 of the 24 jurisdictions in Maryland. Each is represented on the Rural
Maryland Council.
The following counties constitute rural Maryland:
Allegany, Calvert, Caroline, Carroll, Cecil, Charles, Dorchester,
Frederick, Garrett, Harford, Kent, Queen Anne’s, Somerset, St. Mary’s,
Talbot, Washington, Wicomico and Worcester.
Retrieved November 27, 2024 https://rural.maryland.gov/the-rural-maryland-council/
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Office Address
Rural Maryland Council
50 Harry S. Truman Parkway
Annapolis, Maryland 21401
https://rural.maryland.gov/the-rural-maryland-council/
Phone: 410-841-5772
Email: rmc.mda@maryland.gov
