Linda Turner

Linda M. Turner was appointed as the Calvert County Deputy County Administrator in October 2023. With a tenure spanning more than two decades in public administration, Turner has extensive experience in local government leadership, strategic management and public service. Before her appointment to Calvert County Government, Turner served with the Prince George’s County Office of the County Executive as senior advisor to the Deputy Chief Administrative Officer for Government Operations. Prior to this, she was the deputy director for Policy, Planning and Public Affairs.

As program director for the Prince George’s County Transforming Neighborhoods Initiative, Turner was recognized for her exceptional leadership in community collaboration. Turner also served as a special assistant to the Chief Administrative Officer in the County Executive’s Office where she managed overall operations, acting as a vital liaison among key stakeholders and driving the execution of county priorities.

Turner holds a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration from the University of Maryland Global Campus. She also holds a certificate from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University, Executive Education program.