All the legislative powers of the Town are vested in the Mayor and Council, which consists of one Mayor and five Council Members. These officers are elected and receive a small stipend. The Mayor and Council Members are responsible for the hiring of the Town Administrator, appointment of the Treasurer, Town Attorney and all standing Commissions and Committees. The Mayor and Council Members and their terms are listed below:

Council Members

Heather Earhart Term Ends May 2026 Leonardtown.commissioners@leonardtownmd.gov	Nick B. Colvin Term Ends May 2028 Leonardtown.commissioners@leonardtownmd.gov
Christy Hollander Term Ends May 2026 Leonardtown.commissioners@leonardtownmd.gov	J. Maguire "Jay" Mattingly IV Term Ends May 2028 Leonardtown.commissioners@leonardtownmd.gov
Mary Maday Slade Term Ends May 2026 Leonardtown.commissioners@leonardtownmd.gov