Snow Hill looks for equitable funding

Editor,

(The following letter was addressed to Maryland Gov. Wes Moore with a copy sent for publication.)

We, the undersigned elected officials representing the Town of Snow Hill, respectfully write to express our concern regarding the equitable distribution of State funding to our community—specifically as it impacts Snow Hill’s African American residents.

We deeply appreciate your leadership and your commitment to ensuring that no Marylander is left behind. However, we are increasingly concerned that longstanding inequities in resource allocation persist in our town. These disparities are particularly evident in neighborhoods historically impacted by systemic racism, including redlining, discriminatory lending practices, and intentional disinvestment.

We believe that the State of Maryland has both an opportunity and a responsibility to address these historic harms by ensuring that state-funded programs—whether related to housing, infrastructure, education, or economic development—intentionally prioritize equity and inclusion.

To that end, we respectfully request a meeting with you or a member of your senior staff to discuss our concerns and explore actionable solutions that align with your administration’s vision of an equitable Maryland.

We look forward to the opportunity to work together to ensure that all residents of Snow Hill benefit fully from the progress your administration is committed to delivering.

Councilwoman Margaret Fletcher
Councilman Edward S. Lee
Snow Hill