In Baltimore, voters rejected a proposal to reduce City Council districts from 14 to 8, amid concerns over representation and service quality. Baltimore County voters appeared set to pass a measure expanding their council from seven to nine members, despite controversies surrounding redistricting maps and potential dilution of minority voting power. In Dacono, voters rejected a pay increase for the mayor and City Council members, maintaining current salaries, while approving financial transparency measures and higher penalties for municipal ordinances. The Hagerstown City Council election saw incumbents leading, with new challengers trailing closely, though results remain unofficial. These changes and decisions reflect ongoing efforts to address representation and efficiency in local governance as populations and demographics shift.