Who is Joe Adkins?

Lifetime resident of Frederick City

Involved in community and church

Black Belt in Kumdo in case of a zombie apocalypse

Worked for the City of Frederick for 35 years in the Planning Department.

  • 15 Years as Deputy Director of Planning

    • Expansion of the local historic district

    • Carroll Creek Project

    • Pedestrian / Bike Underpass US 15

    • Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance 

    • Monocacy Blvd / Christopher Crossing Connections

    • Three Comprehensive Plans 

    • Golden Mile Small Area Plan  

  • Member of the Evangelical Reformed United Church of Christ

    • Past Deacon

    • Fellowship Chair

    • Youth Group Advisor 

  • Former Heart of the Civil War Heritage Area

  • C&O Canal National Historical Park Advisory Commission member

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Geography / Cartography from Frostburg University 

  • Master’s Degree in Geography / Urban Planning from East Carolina University