LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) began their business day by hosting a joint meeting with the St. Mary’s County Metropolitan Commission (MetCom). Discussion topics included updates on Capital Improvement Projects, the St. Mary’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, and more. The CSMC wrapped the joint meeting by approving MetCom's Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Capital Improvement Budget and FY 2028–2032 Plan.

The Commissioners reconvened at 10:27 a.m. for their regular business meeting, starting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.

The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Lyme Disease Awareness Month, National Skilled Nursing Care Week, Older Americans Month, National Transportation Week, and Historic Preservation Month.

The Commissioners also presented the 2026 Historic Preservation Awards on behalf of the Department of Land Use & Growth Management and the Historic Preservation Commission.

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

• Reviewed future CSMC meeting agendas.
• Approved the request from the State’s Attorney’s Office to convert the vacant Deputy Director of Victim Services position to a Victim Witness Advocate Coordinator position.  
• Authorized a letter of objection to the rate increase case requested by Washington Gas Light Company, currently pending before the Public Service Commission.

The CSMC then received a legislative update from the Office of the County Attorney.

The Commissioners then wrapped their business meeting with Commissioner Time.

The CSMC reconvened at 1:30 p.m. for a Budget Work Session.

The next CSMC business meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room on the first floor of the Chesapeake Building, located at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown.

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.

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