Jessica Fitzwater
Jessica Fitzwater | |
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Fitzwater in 2023 | |
| 2nd County Executive of Frederick County | |
| Assumed office December 5, 2022 | |
| Preceded by | Jan Gardner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 26, 1983 Smithsburg, Maryland, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | St. Mary's College of Maryland (B.A.) Hood College (M.S.) |
Jessica E. Fitzwater (born December 26, 1983) is an American politician and educator currently serving as the Frederick County Executive in Maryland, a position she has held since December 2022. Prior to her election as executive, she represented District 4 on the Frederick County Council from 2014 to 2022. During her tenure in local government, she has focused on legislation regarding workforce housing, immigrant affairs, and labor standards. A former music teacher and violinist, Fitzwater was recognized as the National Education Association's Political Activist of the Year in 2014.