Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano has proposed a fiscal 2027 operating and capital budget that lowers local tax rates while increasing funding for schools, public safety, employee compensation, and county capital projects. The proposed operating budget totals approximately $237.3 million, an increase of roughly $21.3 million, or 9.8%, over the fiscal 2026 adopted budget. The County Executive's budget also uses approximately $33.4 million in prior-year revenue and fund balance for one-time costs, including more than…

Cecil County’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget combines tax relief, workforce investments, and significant capital projects while continuing support for education, public safety, and infrastructure priorities. County Executive Adam Streight described the plan as a balanced approach focused on financial stability and long-term growth. The proposed budget lowers several local tax rates while increasing funding in several core areas. The plan reduces the property tax rate from $0.9824 to $0.9724 per $100 of assessed value, lowers…

Calvert County’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget increases funding for schools, public safety, employee compensation, and capital projects while continuing the County’s emphasis on reserve levels and long-term fiscal stability. The proposed operating budget totals roughly $420.5 million, while the County’s total capital budget reaches nearly $90 million. The Board of County Commissioners also approved several additions to the staff-recommended budget, including additional education funding, employee compensation increases, and funding tied to Fraternal Order of Police…

The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County have proposed a fiscal 2027 budget that increases funding for public safety, schools, employee compensation, and capital projects while keeping both property and income tax rates unchanged. The recommended General Fund budget totals roughly $377 million, an increase of about $28.4 million, or 8.2%, over the fiscal 2026 approved budget. The County’s total operating budget across all funds reaches roughly $682.8 million, alongside a $76.5 million Capital Improvement Program.…

Charles County’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget keeps local property and income tax rates unchanged for the 13th consecutive year, but the proposal still reflects the growing fiscal pressure counties continue to face from rising costs, expanding service demands, and additional State obligations. The proposed General Fund budget totals roughly $641.8 million, a 7.9% increase over fiscal 2026. The proposed budget reflects several significant cost drivers, including employee compensation, school funding obligations, public safety staffing, infrastructure…

Talbot County’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget reflects a continued focus on conservative budgeting, stable reserves, and targeted investments in public safety, education, infrastructure, and community services while navigating broader economic and policy uncertainty. The proposed General Fund budget totals $159.1 million, a roughly $2 million decrease from fiscal 2026. County Manager Clay Stamp said the proposed budget maintains core services while accounting for potential federal and State impacts, workforce pressures, and broader economic uncertainty. Education…

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget would significantly expand education, housing, childcare, and public safety investments while holding County property and income tax rates unchanged. The proposed all-funds budget totals roughly $1.14 billion, up nearly 12% from fiscal 2026, while holding County property and income tax rates unchanged. The County property tax rate would remain at $1.11 per $100 of assessed value, while Frederick County’s variable income tax structure would remain in…

Allegany County’s proposed fiscal 2027 budget keeps local tax rates unchanged while addressing continued flood recovery costs, rising employee expenses, and growing public safety demands. The proposed General Fund budget totals roughly $118.6 million, an increase of about 1.9% over fiscal 2026. There are several drivers behind the increase, including expanded EMS operations in Georges Creek, higher health insurance costs, union agreements, and continued recovery work tied to the May 2025 flooding event. The preliminary…