On Tuesday, May 12, the County Commissioners unanimously adopted the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. The balanced General Fund budget totals $644,157,500 for Fiscal Year 2027, representing an 8.2 percent increase over the previous year while maintaining current property and income tax rates without increases. For full details, refer to the Fiscal Year 2027 budget news release.
Briefings
- Dianna Abney, Health Officer, and Amber Starn, Director of Community Health and Evaluation, Charles County Department of Health, presented the Bi-Annual Health Department Update. The briefing included an update on respiratory virus activity in the state of Maryland, emergency preparedness activities, and updates on various nursing program activities.
- Michael Heim, Chief of Operations and Supporting Services, Charles County Public Schools, held a discussion on the costs of DMV (District of Columbia, Maryland, and Virginia) Soldiers Semi-Pro Basketball holding home games at St. Charles High School. As part of the conversation, presenters discussed the fees the team pays for use of the St. Charles High School Gym. The team is charged $5,280 for the combined use of the gym and locker rooms for the 12 home games at St. Charles High School.
Approval Items
Commissioners approved:
- A letter of support for the Maryland State Library Agency FY28 Capital Grant for the New La Plata Library.
- A letter of support for a new grant-funded initiative for cardiovascular health programs for seniors.
- A letter of support and a resolution for the Southern Maryland Interest Group Inc.’s official Chapter of the 100 Black Men of America, Inc.
- A request for community support funds for the Interfaith Commission 2026 Prayer Breakfast.
