Building Community Dialogues on Civic Issues

CivicCon offers a replicable and adaptable approach to fostering active civic engagement. Frederick’s first year shows promising results and momentum. Continued collaboration can help build a more connected and vibrant
community.

Upcoming Events

Our events are free and open to the public.

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  November 18, 2026 – Planning For The Future In Fast Changing Times

  Planning For The Future In Fast Changing Times

  November 18, 2026

  6 PM Doors Open | 6:30 PM Presentation
  Rosenstock Hall, Hodson Auditorium, Hood College

  Join Maryland Secretary of Planning Rebecca L. Flora as she outlines ways to rebuild trust between citizens and planners. Following the talk, Flora will host an audience Q&A.

  Rebecca L. Flora, Maryland’s Secretary of Planning, will be sharing how new statewide planning initiatives to balance economic growth with ecological health and community well being will affect Frederick.

  For more information, contact PottsG@Hood.edu.

Frederick Launch & Goals

Frederick’s CivicCon launched in September 2025 through Hood College, explicitly modeled on Pensacola’s program. The goal is to unite residents with outside and local experts to explore and solve Frederick’s civic challenges, fostering a collaborative civic culture – developing civic IQ.

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What is CivicCon?

CivicCon provides a platform where residents and local and national experts come together to discuss the civic issues shaping their community. It focuses on dialogue, collaboration, and turning conversations into actionable solutions that improve local life.

Great Communities Begin With Great Dialogue