LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.

The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Travel & Tourism Week, National Drug Court Month, Small Business Month, and National Nurses Week.

The Commissioners then recognized two apprentices from the Dr. James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center and an intern from St. Mary’s College of Maryland.

During County Administrator Time, the Commissioners took the following action:

• Reviewed future CSMC meeting agendas.
• Approved the FY2027 Maryland Criminal Intelligence Network/Overdose and Drug Awareness Coordinator Grant Program.
• Approved the Business Property Tax Credit Incentive for Platform Aerospace.
• Approved the resolution for the realignment of the 2023 Bond Proceeds.   

The CSMC then wrapped their business meeting with Commissioner Time.

The Commissioners then attended the annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Day ceremony. The ceremony recording will be available to watch on SMCG TV Channel 95 and YouTube this Friday, May 8, 2026, post-production. 

The CSMC reconvened at 1:30 p.m. for a Budget Work Session and again at 6:30 p.m. for a Public Forum.

On Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the Commissioners will host a Joint Meeting with the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom) at 9 a.m., followed by their regular business meeting at 10:15 a.m. Both meetings will take place in the CSMC Meeting Room, on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. There will also be a Budget Work Session that day at 1:30 pm.

CSMC decisions and related documents are available on the SMCG website, by clicking Board Documents from the home page. Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on SMCG TV Channel 95 or at www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov.

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.