LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County (CSMC) have approved the Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) Recommended Budget for public hearing, advancing it for community review and input.
The CSMC will hold the annual Budget Public Hearing to present the FY27 Recommended Budget and receive public comment on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at Chopticon High School (CHS), located at 25390 Colton Point Road in Morganza.
The hearing will take place in the CHS auditorium. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m., and sign-up sheets for those wishing to speak will be available in the school foyer.
Community members are encouraged to attend and share their feedback on the proposed budget. Those wishing to address the Commissioners may participate in person or provide feedback via:
- Email to: csmc@stmaryscountymd.gov
- Mail to: PO Box 653 Leonardtown, Maryland 20650
The deadline to submit public comments is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026. All submissions will be considered by the CSMC at the Public Hearing and for up to seven days following the hearing. Additional details regarding the Public Hearing are available at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/publichearings.
The FY2027 Recommended Budget Book will be available for public review online by the close of business on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/budget.
Appropriate accommodation for individuals with language or other special needs will be provided upon request. To support these needs, we respectfully ask for one week’s prior notice. Please contact the Public Information Office at (301) 475-4200, ext. 1340 or via email to pio@stmaryscountymd.gov by April 14, 2026, to arrange.
For more information on SMCG programs and operations, visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X, and Instagram for regular updates.
