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Laurel, Maryland, is a city that has been led by many important people over the years. These leaders help make decisions for the city and its residents. Before Laurel had official mayors, the city was led by people called "Presidents of the Board of Commissioners." This list tells you about all the people who have served in these important roles, from the very first President to the current Mayor.

Over time, the length of a leader's term changed. At first, they served for one year. In 1904, this changed to two years. Then, in 1974, the term length became four years. Some leaders served multiple times, and you'll see a number in parentheses next to their name if they did.

Early Leaders: Presidents of Laurel

Before Laurel had mayors, the city was guided by "Presidents of the Board of Commissioners." These individuals played a similar role to a mayor, helping to manage the city's affairs.

Order
 Presidents of the Laurel Board of Commissioners
President Served Notes
1 Curley, JamesJames Curley 1870–1872 grandfather of James P. Curley
2 Crandle, James A.James A. Crandle 1872–1873
3 Brown, WalterWalter Brown 1873–1874
4 Diven, William H.William H. Diven 1874–1875
5 Talbott, John A.John A. Talbott 1875–1876
6 Phelps, Edward J.Edward J. Phelps (2) 1876–1878 father of Edward Phelps
7 Haslup, JohnJohn Haslup 1878–1879
8 Whitesides, John W.John W. Whitesides (2) 1879–1881
9 Ellis, Lawrence A.Lawrence A. Ellis 1881–1882
10 Cronmiller, JohnJohn Cronmiller (4) 1882–1886
11 Bond, A.M.A.M. Bond (2) 1886–1888
12 Smallwood, JesseJesse Smallwood 1888–1889

The Mayors of Laurel

In 1890, the city of Laurel officially established the role of Mayor. Since then, many individuals have served as the city's top leader.


Years
per term
Order
Person
number
 Mayors of Laurel, Maryland
Mayor Served Notes
1 1 1 Cull, Judson T.Judson T. Cull 1890–1891
2 2 Stanley, Charles H.Charles H. Stanley (2) 1891–1893
3 3 Huntt, J.R.J.R. Huntt 1893–1894
4 4 Timanus, Gustavus B.Gustavus B. Timanus 1894–1895
5 5 Phelps, EdwardEdward Phelps (7) 1895–1902 Son of Edward J. Phelps; served the most terms
6 6 Timanus, GustavusGustavus Timanus (3) 1902–1905 His 3rd term lasted two years
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7 7 Byerly, T. WattsT. Watts Byerly 1905–1906 Finished Timanus' 3rd term in July 1905
8 8 Gilbert, William E.William E. Gilbert (3) 1906–1910 Also served in 1920
9 9 McCeney, GeorgeGeorge McCeney 1910–1912 Finished Gilbert's 3rd term in December 1910
10 10 Waters Jr., George W.George W. Waters Jr. (3) 1912–1918
11 11 McCeney, George P.George P. McCeney 1918–1920
12 8 Gilbert, William E.William E. Gilbert 1920 Also served 1906–1910
13 12 Tolson, Edward F.Edward F. Tolson 1920–1922 Finished Gilbert's term in December 1920; also served 1940–1946
14 13 Little, Charles E.Charles E. Little 1922–1924
15 14 Roberts, Thomas D.Thomas D. Roberts 1924–1925
16 15 Donaldson, DeWilton H.DeWilton H. Donaldson 1925–1928 Finished Roberts' term in October 1925
17 16 Curley, James P.James P. Curley 1928–1930 Grandson of James Curley
18 17 Fetty, John H.John H. Fetty 1930–1934 Also served 1946–1948
19 18 Anderson, Julian B.Julian B. Anderson 1934–1936
20 19 Hatch, Everard EnosEverard Enos Hatch (2) 1936–1940
21 12 Tolson, Edward F.Edward F. Tolson (3) 1940–1946 Also served 1920–1922
22 17 Fetty, John H.John H. Fetty 1946–1948 Also served 1930–1934
23 20 Harrison, Merrill L.Merrill L. Harrison (3) 1948–1954 Also served 1964–1972
24 21 Hardingham Jr., HarryHarry Hardingham Jr. (2) 1954–1958
25 22 Soper, Hiram J.Hiram J. Soper (2) 1958–1962
26 23 Melbourne III, P.G.P.G. Melbourne III 1962–1964
27 20 Harrison, Merrill L.Merrill L. Harrison (4) 1964–1972 Also served 1948–1954
28 24 Wilson, Leo E.Leo E. Wilson (2) 1972–1978 His 2nd term lasted four years
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29 25 DiPietro, Robert J.Robert J. DiPietro (2) 1978–1986
30 26 Duniho, Doris A. (Dani)Doris A. (Dani) Duniho 1986–1990 Laurel's first woman mayor
31 27 Robison, Joseph R.Joseph R. Robison 1990–1994
32 28 Casula, Frank P.Frank P. Casula (2) 1994–2001 Passed away while in office
33 29 Leszcz, Michael R.Michael R. Leszcz 2001–2002 Finished Casula's 2nd term in October 2001
34 30 Moe, Craig A.Craig A. Moe (5) 2002–2023 Served the longest as mayor
35 31 Sydnor, KeithKeith Sydnor 2023–present Laurel's first Black mayor
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