About the Mayor & Council

The Town of Greensboro operates under a strong Mayor form of government and is governed by an elected Mayor and Town Council, consisting of four Councilmembers and the Mayor.

Under this structure, the Mayor serves as the chief executive officer of the Town, with primary responsibility for overseeing administration and implementing policies, while the Council establishes policy, adopts ordinances, and provides overall legislative direction.

A complete description of the powers and duties of the Mayor and Council can be found in the Town Charter.

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Eligibility

To be eligible for election to the Town Council or Mayor position, you must:

• Be a qualified voter of the Town
• Be at least 18 years old
• Have resided in the Town for at least one year immediately preceding the election 
• File a certificate of nomination in the Town Office on or before the first Tuesday in October preceding the Town election. Please contact the Town Office regarding the certificate of nomination.

Elections

Town Council

Elections for Town Council are held in odd numbered years on the first Tuesday following the first Monday in November. In each odd numbered year, two members are elected to the council for four-year terms. This allows for staggered terms on the Council.

The next Council election will be Tuesday, November 4, 2025. 

Mayor

Elections for Mayor are held every four years. The next mayoral election will take place in 2027.

Voting

To be a qualified voter of the Town, you must be:

• A citizen of the United States
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have lived in Maryland and within Town limits for at least 30 days preceding any Town election

To be registered to vote in the Town, you may:

• Register with the Caroline County Board of Elections; or
• Register with the Town Office

All voting is held at the Town Office, generally from 7:00 to 11:00 a.m. and from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m.

To request an Absentee Voting Application, please contact the Town Office.

Election Board

The Election Board – also called the Board of Supervisors of Elections – is in charge of running the Town’s elections. It oversees the registration of voters, nominations, and all town elections. The Board is empowered to appoint staff to assist with the elections if necessary.

Please visit the Boards and Commissions page of our website for complete information about the Election Board.