In this episode of Open Agenda, host Joe White and executive producer Joe Venosa preview the critical items on the August 6th Wicomico County Council agenda. They cover upcoming public hearings on cannabis zoning and a Water and Sewer Plan amendment, as well as a major open work session with the Sheriff's office regarding radio encryption. The episode also highlights community features on Pemberton Historical Park and the Salisbury Riverwalk Amphitheater. The main segment features an in-depth interview with District 1 Councilwoman Shanie Shields. She discusses her deep roots in the community, her advocacy for neglected neighborhoods, her past projects from her time on the city council, and her new role with Shore Up. Finally, she explains in detail why she voted for the upcoming referendum to return to a council-manager government, citing a need for transparency, fiscal responsibility, and a more equitable distribution of resources to all communities.
