Kent County Government Email Format
Government AdministrationMaryland, United States51-200 Employees
Kent County Government is a local government administration serving Kent County, Maryland. Based in Chestertown, on Maryland’s Upper Eastern Shore along the Chesapeake Bay, it provides public services and local governance for residents and the surrounding area. The county’s location places it within a two-hour drive of major cities such as Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Annapolis, and Northern Virginia, which defines its regional context. Recent leadership changes in 2026 include the appointment of Robert W. Gast, Jr. as Chief Financial Officer and Carla M. Gerber as Director of Planning, Housing, and Zoning. Kent County also participates in regional tourism initiatives, evidenced by events hosted by Kent County Tourism in 2025. As a government entity, it concentrates on planning, housing, zoning, and other public services to support residents and the broader Kent County community.