Commissioners of Leonardtown

What Commissioners of Leonardtown does

The Commissioners of Leonardtown, doing business as the Town of Leonardtown, is the governing body of the only incorporated municipality in St. Mary's County, Maryland, serving approximately 5,164 residents as of the 2020 census. The town provides core municipal services including water, sewer, and trash collection (billed quarterly), planning and zoning administration, permitting, parks and recreation (notably the Leonardtown Wharf waterfront park), emergency services coordination, and cultural programming through its State-designated Arts & Entertainment District. The town owns and operates its own wastewater treatment plant and water system, which underwent a $22 million Enhanced Nutrient Removal upgrade completed in April 2018 with state and regional funding support.

The Town's revenue model is structurally that of a small municipality: local income tax (collected when residents designate 'Leonardtown' on Maryland returns), real property taxes (combined billing with St. Mary's County effective July 1, 2022), quarterly utility fees (including a state-mandated $15 Bay Restoration Fee), permit and zoning fees, and state grants. Supplementary revenue streams include commercial recycling services at $5.65 per collection, mural print merchandise, and facility rentals. Go-to-market is direct-to-resident via Town Hall, the municipal website (leonardtownmd.gov), online utility billing portal (epayub), the Beacon newsletter, multiple Facebook pages, a YouTube channel, and community events such as First Fridays.

The municipal website is powered by the Munibit platform operated by MembershipWare, LLC, providing responsive design, ARIA accessibility features, forms, calendars, reservations, and payment processing. Governance consists of one elected Mayor and five Council Members serving four-year terms, supported by a Town Administrator and a staff of approximately 9 employees. The town was formally established in 1728 and incorporated in 1858, making it one of the oldest county seats in America.

Name

Commissioners of Leonardtown

Legal name

Commissioners of Leonardtown

Website

https://leonardtownmd.gov

Company type

Private

Founded year

1728

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Commissioners of Leonardtown is the municipal government of the only incorporated town in St. Mary's County, Maryland, serving roughly 5,164 residents with utilities, planning/zoning, parks, and arts programming.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Municipal Government Services

NAICS

Water, Sewage and Other Systems (2213), Sewage Treatment Facilities (221320)

SIC

Water Supply (4941), Sanitary Services (4950)

akta.pro primary industry

Public Works & Municipal Infrastructure (Streets, Stormwater, Facilities) (BPAIACAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services (BPAIACAI), Solid Waste & Recycling Services Administration (BPAIACAH)

Keywords

• Municipal government services
• Water sewer utilities
• Wastewater treatment
• Planning and zoning
• Permit administration

Headquarters

HQ city

Leonardtown, Maryland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Local Income Tax: A large portion of the Town's operating budget comes from local income tax. Residents must specify 'Leonardtown' in the city/town/taxing area box when filing Maryland income tax returns to ensure proper distribution of income tax revenue to the town.
2. Property Tax: Real property taxes collected through St. Mary's County Treasurer's office. Combined bill with St. Mary's County real property taxes effective July 1, 2022.
3. Utility Fees (Water, Sewer, Trash): Quarterly billing for water, sewer, and trash services. Includes state-mandated $15 Bay Restoration Fee. Late payment results in $25 fee and potential service disconnection.
4. Permit and Fee Revenue: Revenue from zoning permits, building permits, sign permits, and other planning/development fees.
5. Commercial Recycling Service: Comingled recycling service to commercial customers for $5.65 per collection.
6. Mural Prints and Merchandise: Sale of Leonardtown Mural prints (unsigned $15.90, signed $53.00) and matted versions.
7. Grants: Funding from State of Maryland through Bay Restoration Fund, Water Quality Financing Administration, and other state agencies for infrastructure projects like the $22 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Commissioners of Leonardtown provides municipal government services to residents, businesses, and visitors of Leonardtown, Maryland. Core offerings include water, sewer, and trash utilities (billed quarterly), wastewater treatment, planning and zoning administration, permits and licensing, parks and recreation (Leonardtown Wharf), Arts & Entertainment District programming, facility reservations, and emergency services coordination. The town website (leonardtownmd.gov) serves as the primary digital interface, supported by an online utility payment portal.

Product overview

The Commissioners of Leonardtown operates a comprehensive municipal government website that serves as the primary digital interface for town services. The offering is structured as a unified website platform backed by the MembershipWare/Munibit web application, providing direct access to core municipal services including water/sewer/trash utilities, wastewater treatment, permits and forms, facility reservations, and public records. The town also maintains dedicated web properties for the Leonardtown Wharf waterfront park and Arts & Entertainment District, both of which fall under the town's economic development mission.

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Products and services

• Water, Sewer and Trash Utility Services Quarterly billed municipal utility services including water supply, wastewater treatment, and garbage collection for residents within Leonardtown's corporate limits. Includes state-mandated $15 Bay Restoration Fee; $25 late fee applies for non-payment.
• Wastewater Treatment Services Town-owned and operated wastewater treatment plant providing Enhanced Nutrient Removal processing for residents and businesses within corporate limits. The plant underwent a $22 million state-mandated upgrade completed in April 2018.
• Commercial Comingled Recycling Comingled recycling collection service for commercial customers at $5.65 per collection per 96-gallon recycling toter or larger metal container.
• Planning, Zoning, and Permitting Services Building permit applications, sign permit applications, zoning permit administration, bulk trash request forms, and facility reservation forms for residents and local businesses.
• Leonardtown Wharf Public Park Waterfront public park at Breton Bay offering scenic views, walking trails, wildlife viewing (including bald eagles), event space, and houses the Port of Leonardtown Winery.
• Town Facility Reservations Rental and reservation system for town facilities including the Leonardtown Wharf for weddings, events, and community gatherings.
• Arts and Entertainment District Programming Maryland-designated Arts and Entertainment District offering galleries, art classes (including Learn & Share Series featuring oil painting, watercolor, pastels, pottery, mosaics, and fiber arts), performances, cultural events, and First Fridays community events.
• Main Street Economic Development Program Economic development initiative supporting downtown businesses with facade improvement grants, promotional activities, and strategic planning aligned with the Downtown Strategic Plan.
• Leonardtown Mural Prints and Merchandise Sale of Leonardtown Mural prints (unsigned $15.90, signed $53.00) and matted versions (unsigned matted $45.58, signed matted $82.68) depicting various time periods in Leonardtown's history.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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No

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Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Mahan Rykiel AssociatescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 February 2019Prepared the Downtown Strategic Plan for Leonardtown, a visionary document shaping economic and urban development strategies for downtown. The plan was adopted by the Commissioners of Leonardtown at their February 11, 2019 Town Council meeting following stakeholder sessions and public meetings.
• St. Mary's County Arts CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided initial financial support for the Leonardtown Mural, along with the Maryland State Arts Council and the Commissioners of Leonardtown. The mural depicts various time periods in Leonardtown's history and is located on the Olde Town Insurance Agency building.
• Maryland State Arts CouncilmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvided initial financial support for the Leonardtown Mural project, partnering with St. Mary's County Arts Council and the Commissioners of Leonardtown.
• MEB ContractorscoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerChesapeake, VA based construction company awarded the $22 million wastewater treatment plant upgrade project. Project completed April 2018 for state-mandated Enhanced Nutrient Removal process.
• GHD, Inc.coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEngineering firm from Bowie, MD that served as the engineering firm for the $22 million wastewater treatment plant Enhanced Nutrient Removal upgrade project completed in April 2018.
• North End GallerycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the Town of Leonardtown to present the Learn & Share Series, offering free art classes taught by gallery members including oil painting, watercolor, pastels, pottery, mosaics and more. Funded in part by St. Mary's County Arts Council.
• New View FiberworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with the Town of Leonardtown for a Learn & Share Series featuring fiber arts classes taught by Randee Hamblin. In honor of NVF's 10th Anniversary.
• MembershipWare, LLCcoreTechnology or IntegrationMissouri-based company that provides the Munibit platform powering the Town of Leonardtown's website, including forms, calendars, directories, reservations, and payment processing functionality.
• MunibitcoreTechnology or IntegrationWebsite platform operated by MembershipWare that powers leonardtownmd.gov, providing content management, forms, calendars, reservations, and payment processing.
• Leonardtown Business AssociationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorLocal business organization that works with the Town on economic development, business promotion, and community events including First Fridays.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Town of North East, Maryland: Cecil County town providing municipal water, sewer, and zoning services with Main Street revitalization. Comparable incorporated Maryland town with utility operations.
• Town of Berlin, Maryland: Worcester County town with a state-designated Arts & Entertainment District, Main Street program, and active downtown revitalization. Highly comparable cultural and economic development positioning.
• Town of Denton, Maryland: Caroline County seat providing water, sewer, trash, and planning services to a small population. Comparable small-town municipal government profile.
• Town of Oxford, Maryland: Small Talbot County town offering municipal water, sewer, and zoning services to a limited population. Comparable scale and service structure to Leonardtown.
• Town of Chestertown, Maryland: Kent County seat with a historic Main Street, college town character, and an independent municipal government delivering utilities, zoning, and parks. Similar small-town Maryland governance and visitor economy.
• Town of Snow Hill, Maryland: Worcester County seat operating as a small town on the Eastern Shore with municipal utilities and planning authority. Comparable in scale and Maryland Eastern Shore context.
• Town of Cambridge, Maryland: Dorchester County seat operating its own water and wastewater utilities, downtown revitalization, and arts district. Comparable population profile and municipal service portfolio to Leonardtown.
• Town of Easton, Maryland: Talbot County seat with a similar historic small-town profile, an active Arts & Entertainment District, and an incorporated municipal government providing water, sewer, zoning, and parks services. Closely comparable in scale, governance model, and service mix.
• Town of St. Michaels, Maryland: Tourism-focused Talbot County town on the Chesapeake Bay with waterfront parks and municipal services. Comparable waterfront tourism and small-incorporated-town profile.

Broad incumbents

• City of Annapolis, Maryland: Maryland state capital and a larger municipal government operating its own water, sewer, and downtown economic development programs. Broader incumbent peer in the same Maryland municipal services category.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/TownofLeonardtown
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Town-of-Leonardtown/184256084973954
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/commissioners-of-leonardtown

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Profiles2 records

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