Mayor & City Council Photos

October 19, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss and City Council Members Rock Cioni, Laurie Marchini and Eugene Frazier present a proclamation to the City's Community Development Department in recognition of National Code Compliance Month.  Pictured L-R, front row:  Kevin Thacker, Robyn Roberts, Debbie Helmstetter, Terri Hast, Allison Layton, Craig Adams and Eugene Frazier.  Second row:  Rock Cioni, Lara Cook, Mayor Morriss and Laurie Marchini.


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October 19, 2021

Officer Andrea Bennett and Officer Peyton Fazenbaker took the Oath of Office. Pictured are the Mayor, Councilman Rock Cioni, Councilwoman Laurie Marchini, Councilman Eugene Frazier and new City of Cumberland Officers Bennett and Fazenbaker.




Ed Mullaney

August 17, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss and City Council Members present Lisa Wolford with a City Stars Award during the Public Meeting.









Becky McClarran

August 17, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss and City Council members present KTK Services with a City Stars Award during the Public Meeting.









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August 3, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss, with City Council Members Eugene Frazier, Seth Bernard and Laurie Marchini attend the 2021 National Night Out event.









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May 26, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss, and City Council Members Rock Cioni and Laurie Marchini pose with outgoing City Administrator, Jeff Rhodes on the steps of City Hall, as Jeff's retirement is celebrated by City Staff in front of City Hall.

Mr. Rhodes retires with 23 years of service to the City, the last 10 being in the role of City Administrator.









Mayor Council and Owners

April 6, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss, and City Council Members Rock Cioni and Laurie Marchini visit the South Cumberland Library for a demonstration of the new Chromebooks and Hot Spots program, which was funded by a Community Development Block Grant.  Joining the Mayor and City Council is John Taube, with the Allegany County Library System as well as Terri Michels (President) and Thomas Finan (Secretary) of the Allegany County Library System Board of Trustees.




Mayor and City Council with newly sworn Police Officers

February 5, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss cuts the ribbon celebrating the City's second Electric Car Charging Station, installed by Potomac Edison.  From left to right:  Marty Dunnington and James Crowder with Potomac Edison, Councilmen Eugene Frazier and Rock Cioni, Mayor Morriss, Councilman Seth Bernard, Gino Giatras and Raquel Ketterman.
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October 19, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss and City Council Members Rock Cioni, Laurie Marchini and Euguene Frazier present a proclamation to Allegany College of Maryland (ACM) in celebration of ACM's 60th Anniversary.







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August 17, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss and City Council Members present Ed Mullaney with a City Stars Award during the Public Meeting.









Lisa Wolford

August 17, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss and City Council members present Becky McClarran with a City Stars Award during the Public Meeting.








KTK Services

August 17, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss and City Council members present Freida Spriggs with a City Stars Award during the Public Meeting.









MCC at NNO

June 15, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss, with City Council Members Rock Cioni, Eugene Frazier and Laurie Marchini present outgoing Fire Chief Donald Dunn with a framed photo on the occassion of his retirement.







Jeff Rhodes with the Mayor and City Council Members

April 23, 2021

Mayor Ramond Morriss and City Council Member Rock Cioni are joined by Matt Miller from the CEDC and business owners Mandela and Jamie Echefu at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Wheelzup Adventures store on Baltimore Street.















Chromebooks and Hotspots demo

February 24, 2021

Mayor Raymond Morriss and City Council Members Rock Cioni, Laurie Marchini and Eugene Frazier welcome the newest group of sworn Police Officers during today's Oath of Officer Ceremony in Council Chambers.



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MCC George St. Parking Garage

August 10, 2020

Mayor Raymond Morriss, accompanied by City Council members Rock Cioni, Laurie Marchini and Eugene Frazier participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the reopening of the George Street Parking Garage.

April 17, 2018

Mayor Brian Grim and Council members Eugene Frazier, David Caporale, and Seth Bernard present proprietor Gino Giatras with a Proclamation for the 100 Year Anniversary of Curtis' Coney Island Famous Weiners.

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Fair Housing

March 21, 2017



The Mayor and City Council present a Proclamation for Fair Housing Month to Human Relations Commission members Dr. Joy Reckley-Murphy, Cindi Bolyard, Kathleen Breighner, Donna Struntz, and Heidi Marie Gardner at the Tuesday, March 21st Public Meeting.

March 21, 2017



Recognition of Police Officers Greg Leake, James Hott, and David Broadwater by Chief Hinnant and Mayor and City Council at the Tuesday, March 21st Public Meeting, on the occasion of their retirement from the Cumberland Police Department.
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​December 20, 2016



Councilwoman Nicole Alt-Myers accepts appreciation of thanks from the Mayor and City Council for service to the community during her last meeting as a council member, Tuesday, December 20, 2016.  Councilwoman Alt-Myers has served as a council member since January of 2013, and will be stepping down from that position effective January 2, 2017.



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November 15, 2016

Acting Mayor Nicole Alt-Myers, along with Council members Richard Cioni, Seth Bernard, and Dave Caporale, present Bishop Kenneth Watkins of Souls Won Outreach Ministries with a Certificate of Recognition commemorating their 11th Anniversary of service to the community.
MD Emancipation Day Proclamation Presented

October 4, 2016



Mayor & City Council presenting Maryland Emancipation Day Proclamation to Jasmine Lewis, Kia Bizzelle, Niyyah Small-Graham, Lakeal Ellis, Carlin Riley, Sukh Gates, and Lynn Bowman
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December 15, 2015

Councilman David F. Kauffman, who will be leaving office effective January 1, 2016, receives a gift from the Mayor and City Council in appreciation for his services to the citizens of Cumberland.  ​

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December 15, 2015

Presentation to Fort Hill High School Football Team by the Mayor and City Council for capturing their 3rd straight Class 1A Maryland State Football Title.
Cert of Rec - 2015 Allegany Marching Band
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Accepting Proclamation -Diane Lohr-HungerActionMonth

November 17, 2015

Presentation of Proclamation for Small Business Saturday to Executive Director of the DDC, Jennifer Light, and DDC Promotions Director, Steve Leyh.






November 17, 2015

Presentation of a Certificate of Recognition to Allegany High School 2015 Marching Band, Band Director Larry Jackson, and Director of Color Guard Matt Stoops.






September 1, 2015

Presentation of Proclamation for Hunger Action Month to Diane Lohr.

SueCeruttiAward - Karen Sword-Michael Clark-208 Wash.St.

August 18, 2015

Presentation of the 2015 Sue Cerutti Historic Preservation Award to Karen Sword and Michael Clark for their work at 208 Washington Street.  

Accepting Proclamation - Sep 2015-Pain Awareness Month

August 18, 2015

Presentation of Proclamation for Pain Awareness Month to 
CPD Officers supported Baltimore
​July 7, 2015

Recognition of the officers of the Cumberland Police Department who provided public safety support during the April, 2015 unrest in Baltimore, Maryland.  Pictured from left to right are: Detective Jessie Ritter, PFC Chris Mullaney, Lt. Brian Lepley, PFC D.J. Jenkins, PFC Josh Keckly (absent: PFC James Beck)
April 7, 2015
At the April 7, 2015 Public Meeting, Police Chief Charles Hinnant and Lieutenant Chuck Ternent announce that the Cumberland Police Department was recently awarded accreditation status through the CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation Program.
Police Department Announces Earning Accreditation Status Through CALEA Law Enforcement Accreditation
At the April 7, 2015 Public Meeting, Mayor Grim presents the Cumberland Arbor Day Proclamation to City Natural Resource Specialist Paul Eriksson, and Maryland Dept. of Natural Resources forester Adam Miller.
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December 16, 2014
Mayor Brian Grim recently presented Landis Office Center with a plaque and official proclamation from the Mayor and City Council of Cumberland to congratulate owners Richard and Georgene McKenzie on the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of their business. The Cumberland office supply store was purchased by the McKenzie’s in 1964, and they have since grown it into a successful local landmark as a true family business, with their sons Todd and Jeff providing management assistance. The City of Cumberland commendation is the 1st in an initiative started by the Office of Economic Development to congratulate and thank long-standing businesses and business owners for their contributions to the city.
Mayor Brian Grim Presents Landis Office Center With a Plaque and Official Proclamation
Members of the Fort Hill Varsity Football Team accept a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor and City Council for capturing the 2014 MPSSAA Class 1A State Championship Title.
Members of the Fort Hill Varsity Football Team Accept a Certificate of Recognition From the Mayor an
Members of the Allegany High School Marching Band accept a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor and City Council for capturing the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship Title.
Members of the Allegany High School Marching Band Accept a Certificate of Recognition From the Mayor
Members of the Allegany High School Color Guard accept a Certificate of Recognition from the Mayor and City Council for capturing the Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championship Title.
Members of the Allegany High School Color Guard Accept a Certificate of Recognition From the Mayor a
November 18, 2014
Mayor Grim presents a Proclamation to Becky McClarran of McClarran and Williams, Inc., proclaiming Saturday, November 29, 2014 as Small Business Saturday in Cumberland.
Mayor Grim Presents a Proclamation to Becky Mcclarran of Mcclarran and Williams, Inc.
December 17, 2013
Mayor Grim presents a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Mayor and City Council to Director Matt Stoops and the Allegany High School Color Guard at the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting, for capturing the title of First Place for Group III Color Guard Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championships.
Mayor Grim Presents a Certificate of Recognition to Director Matt Stoops and the Allegany High Schoo
Mayor Grim presents a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Mayor and City Council to Larry Jackson, Director of the Allegany High School Marching Band at the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting. The band was recognized for capturing the titles of Third Place for Group II Tournament of Bands Atlantic Coast Championships and Tournament of Bands Chapter V Champions.
Mayor Grim Presents a Certificate of Recognition to Larry Jackson, Director of the Allegany High Sch
Mayor Grim presents a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Mayor and City Council to top coach Joe Brewer and the Fort Hill High School Varsity Volleyball Team at the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting, for capturing the Maryland Class 1A State Championship Title.
Mayor Grim Presents a Certificate of Recognition to Top Coach Joe Brewer and the Fort Hill High Scho
Mayor Grim presents a Certificate of Recognition on behalf of the Mayor and City Council to top coach Todd Appel and the Fort Hill High School Varsity Football Team at the December 17, 2013 Council Meeting, for capturing the MPSSAA 2013 Class 1A State Championship Title.
Mayor Grim Presents a Certificate of Recognition to Top Coach Todd Appel and the Fort Hill High Scho
July 2, 2013
(L) Information Technology Specialist Jon Daddysman (right) accepting a Certificate of Recognition from Mayor Brian Grim for receiving the Maryland Municipal League's Roland B. Sweitzer Employee of the Year award for 2013. John has been an IT Specialist with the City since August of 2006, and was recognized for his specialized work in the area of public safety. City Administrator Jeff Rhodes states, "Jon Daddysman is an outstanding employee who exemplifies dedication and hard work and is very deserving of this award."
Technology Specialist Jon Daddysman Receives a Certificate of Recognition
(R) Jon Daddysman with Mayor and Council. From left: Councilman Nicholas Scarpelli, Councilwoman Nicole Wagoner, Mayor Brian Grim, Jon Daddysman, Councilman Dave Kauffman, Councilman David Caporale.
Technology Specialist Jon Daddysman Receives a Certificate of Recognition
June 19, 2013
Skype Event June 19, 2013 with Sister City Viljandi, Estonia, The Estonian Embassy in Washington, DC, and the City of Cumberland's Administrator Jeffrey Rhodes, Mayor Brian Grim, and Economic Development Coordinator Shawn Hershberger.
June 11, 2013
Presentation of flag to Mayor Grim by Woodmen of the World, Lodge #6, June 11, 2013. Pictured from left to right are: Mayor Brian Grim, Calista Sommerkamp, Georgetta Sommerkamp, Sadie Koser, Carol Kirchner, and Darlene Jenkins.
Mayor Grim is Presented a Flag by Woodmen of the World, Lodge #6
Presentation of Kenneth P. Schell Medal of Honor to Cumberland Fire Department personnel Brent Crosten, Scott Carlson, and Margaret McDonald, February 26, 2013.