Read more about the article Interested in Speaking at Winter #MACoCon? Submissions Due Sept 24
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Interested in Speaking at Winter #MACoCon? Submissions Due Sept 24

MACo's Winter Conference, "Full Steam Ahead," is scheduled for January 6-8, 2027 (with a special pre-conference Newly Elected Officials Orientation on January 5), at the Hyatt in Cambridge, MD. Proposals for topics and sessions are being accepted through September 24, 2026. VIEW THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS Full Steam Ahead With a new four-year term on the horizon, Maryland's county leaders have a unique opportunity to set the course for the years ahead. This conference will…

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September 10, 2026
Read more about the article Local Revenue Task Force Sets Public Hearing: Here’s How To Testify
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Local Revenue Task Force Sets Public Hearing: Here’s How To Testify

County governments, local leaders, residents, and other stakeholders have a chance to weigh in directly as Maryland considers the future of local revenue flexibility. The Task Force to Modernize County and Municipal Revenue Structures will hold a virtual public hearing on September 14, with registration and written testimony due September 10. The hearing comes as the Task Force examines whether Maryland’s local revenue structure still works for local governments. Counties face growing responsibilities and rising…

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September 2, 2026
Read more about the article Revenue Task Force Weighs Options for Modernizing Local Revenues
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Revenue Task Force Weighs Options for Modernizing Local Revenues

The Local Revenue Task Force met Monday to review potential options for modernizing local revenue structures. Members examined existing taxing authority, previous legislative proposals, and several approaches that could give counties and municipalities more flexibility. The Task Force to Modernize County and Municipal Revenue Structures met Monday to work through the mechanics behind Maryland’s local revenue system. The Department of Legislative Services (DLS) reviewed State aid, the State budget, existing local taxing authority, recent legislation,…

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August 31, 2026
Read more about the article MACo is Hiring an Office Manager – Apply by September 9
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MACo is Hiring an Office Manager – Apply by September 9

The Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) is seeking a detail-oriented and member-focused professional to join our team as the Office Manager. Candidates should apply via LinkedIn by September 9. The Office Manager is the backbone of MACo’s team. This position ensures that day-to-day operations run smoothly, efficiently, and on schedule. This includes functions like facilitating financial and administrative processes, ensuring that the office is tidy and organized, interfacing with vendors who service the building, supporting…

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August 26, 2026
Read more about the article The Briefing Room: Preservation as a Housing Strategy
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The Briefing Room: Preservation as a Housing Strategy

Building new housing is only part of the affordability challenge. Counties also need tools to preserve the affordable homes already in their communities. In Episode 7 of The Briefing Room's housing finance series, Dom Butchko and Terry Hickey are joined by Jonathan R. Butler, Director of the Prince George’s County Department of Housing & Community Development, to explore preservation as a housing strategy. Tune in to the Conduit Street Podcast weekly, wherever you get your…

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August 25, 2026
Read more about the article Baltimore County Helps Older Adults Age in Place, Earns National Recognition
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Baltimore County Helps Older Adults Age in Place, Earns National Recognition

Baltimore County earned a 2026 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Award for a public-private partnership helping older residents remain safely and independently in their homes. The Baltimore County Age-Friendly Upgrades for Seniors, BCAUSE program, earned recognition in NACo’s Human Services category. Piloted in 2020 and established in 2021, the program provides comprehensive home repairs and accessibility upgrades for low-income older adults who want to age in place. Informed by the CAPABLE model, Community Aging…

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August 25, 2026
Read more about the article Anne Arundel County Earns National Recognition for Resilience and Roadway Safety
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Anne Arundel County Earns National Recognition for Resilience and Roadway Safety

Anne Arundel County earned two 2026 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards, receiving national recognition for innovative efforts to improve water quality and strengthen roadway and employee safety. Turning an Unused Parking Lot Into a Water Quality Solution The Lake Waterford Parking Lot Removal and BMP Retrofit earned an Achievement Award in NACo’s County Resiliency: Infrastructure, Energy, and Sustainability category. The project transformed an unused parking lot adjacent to the Lake Waterford Dam spillway…

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August 25, 2026
Read more about the article Frederick County Earns National Recognition for Innovation, Public Health, and More
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Frederick County Earns National Recognition for Innovation, Public Health, and More

Frederick County brought home three honors in the 2026 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards, earning national recognition for programs addressing overdose prevention, agricultural innovation, and building energy performance. Overdose Prevention Efforts Earn Best in Category Frederick County earned Best in Category in Human Services for its “Narcan Deployment and Training Across Frederick County Significantly Reduces Overdose Rates” initiative. With overdose deaths in Frederick County decreasing each year since 2022, the County has taken a…

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August 25, 2026
Read more about the article Revenue Task Force Convenes: Counties Shoulder 96% of Local Spending, But Revenue Tools Haven’t Kept Pace
County-level entities accounted for 95.5 percent of Maryland local government spending in fiscal 2024. Source: Department of Legislative Services.
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Revenue Task Force Convenes: Counties Shoulder 96% of Local Spending, But Revenue Tools Haven’t Kept Pace

Counties face growing costs for education, transportation, infrastructure, and other core services, but State law offers relatively few ways to generate additional local revenue. For most local governments, the property tax remains the only practical tool to address significant budget needs. That reality framed Friday's first meeting of the Task Force to Modernize County and Municipal Revenue Structures. The Department of Legislative Services began with an overview of local government finance, followed by representatives from the…

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July 31, 2026
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