County leaders examine how Maryland can plan, finance, and deliver infrastructure that supports growth, affordability, and resilient communities.
Infrastructure touches nearly every county priority, from transportation, schools, and water systems to housing, economic development, and environmental resilience. At the 2026 MACo Summer Conference, Senator Karen Lewis Young moderated a discussion with county and state infrastructure leaders on the challenges of planning, financing, and delivering the projects communities rely on, particularly as counties balance limited resources with growing infrastructure needs.
Senator Karen Lewis Young is moderating today’s “Building the Bigger Picture” session, leading a conversation on how counties can leverage state and federal partnerships to build resilient, future-ready infrastructure. #MACoCon https://t.co/PAc204Vv8a pic.twitter.com/uj8oTnY2PC
— Dominic J. Butchko (@DomButchko_MACo) August 13, 2026
- Alex Donahue, Executive Director, Interagency Commission on School Construction presented on the critical need for investment and how state and local partnerships can support strategic, future-ready investments in school facilities.
- Amy Moredock, Director, Queen Anne’s County Department of Planning discussed how local planning can help communities position infrastructure investments for long-term growth and resilience.
- Shannon Moore, Director, Frederick County Energy and Environment Division shared how counties can align energy, environmental, and infrastructure priorities while leveraging state and federal partnerships to advance resilient communities.
- Dallas Baker, Director, Worcester County Department of Public Works brought the public works perspective to the conversation, highlighting how counties can plan, fund, and deliver resilient infrastructure.
For counties, meeting Maryland’s long-term infrastructure needs will require careful planning, strategic investment, and strong coordination across levels of government.
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