Charles County Board Of County Commissioners Regular Session
The agenda for the Regular Session included multiple approval items such as budget amendments and transfers, a letter of support for the Land and Water Conservation Fund, and budgetary approvals for the Charles County Board of Education. Additionally, the Commissioners discussed a collective bargaining memorandum of understanding, landmark designation for the Hopewell Burial Ground, and federal opportunity zone locations. The session also featured briefings on land use plan map amendments, a work session on proposed collective bargaining legislation, annual updates from several commissions, a joint meeting regarding the 2026 school allocation cycle, and a public comment session.
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The meeting included the presentation of several proclamations, including Pride Month and Juneteenth, and recognitions for local achievements and staff performance. Key actions included the approval of a budget amendment for school safety, allocation of funds for a farmer equipment rental program, and authorization for a housing trust program application. The board received updates on the Greater Waldorf Jaycees, the Federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 program, and Open Meeting Compliance Board opinions. Additional updates were provided by the Board of Electrical Examiners, Library Board of Trustees, and the Interfaith Commission. Executive session topics included a Verizon franchise renewal, a library lease amendment, and land transfer discussions. A public hearing was held regarding collective bargaining legislation for county employees.
Feb 24, 2026·Board meeting
Charles County Board of County Commissioners Regular Session
The Board of County Commissioners held a meeting to address various items including the approval of budget transfers for tourism event revenue, a change order for the Landfill Cell 4B construction contract, and a letter of support for the US Bomb Technician Association regarding Congressional Directed Spending. The meeting also included briefings on the FY2027 VanGO Annual Transportation Plan, the FY2026 General Fund second-quarter review, an update on the American Rescue Plan Act, and 2026 legislative updates. Additionally, the Board discussed a letter of concern regarding sewage spills, received a briefing on the Business Enterprise Program, and conducted a public hearing on proposed legislation concerning compensation for County Commissioners. Public comments covered topics such as budget requests, public safety, data center development, Inspector General legislation, and snow removal.
Feb 24, 2026·Board meeting
County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The meeting began with a moment of silence recognizing the passing of a Battalion Chief and included comments from Commissioners regarding Black History programs, the Chamber of Commerce Gala, and a Town Hall on landfill operations. Approval was granted for budget transfer requests concerning Tourism Event revenue for the Mixtape Concert Series and expenditures in Recreation Funds. A significant change order decreasing the cost of the Landfill Cell 4B Construction Contract was approved. The Commissioners approved Letters of Support for the US Bomb Technician Association and the Deer Cooperator Permit request from USDA Wildlife Services. Approval was given to light the Courthouse blue for Autism Awareness and green for Mental Health Awareness, and to fund the Interfaith Commission Iftar Event for Ramadan observance. A letter of concern regarding recent sewage spills into the Potomac and Port Tobacco Rivers was approved to be sent out. The FY2027 VanGO Annual Transportation Plan and Authorizing Resolution 2026-(02) were approved. A second-quarter review of the FY2026 General Fund and an update on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds were presented. The Commissioners discussed and reached a consensus on proposed amendments related to local bills from the 2026 Maryland General Assembly Session, including opposition to HB916. During a closed session to discuss appointments, consensus was reached on appointments to the Board of Electrical Examiners and the Historic Preservation Commission, which were officially approved later. A briefing was provided on the Business Enterprise Program, highlighting a new digital compliance portal. An update on Institutional Governance goals and objectives reviewed recruitment efforts, retention initiatives, and operational modernization, noting the maintenance of a triple A bond rating for nine years. During the public comment session, topics included support for collective bargaining rights for county workers, concerns about collective bargaining negotiations transparency, and calls for feasibility studies and pauses on data center approvals due to infrastructure and water supply concerns.
