Wicomico County Council Legislative and Open Work Sessions june 2 2026

The Wicomico County Council held legislative and open work sessions on June 2, 2026, focusing extensively on budgetary and procurement matters. Key procurement-related discussions included approval of multiple resolutions to accept grant funds totaling several hundred thousand dollars for community development and family services, as well as the adoption and amendment of the county's five-year Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for fiscal years 2027 through 2031. The council approved amendments reallocating funding sources and adjusting project budgets for health, corrections, and general services departments. A significant portion of the meeting was dedicated to solid waste management, where the council approved increasing landfill tipping fees to $100 per ton effective January 1, 2027, and eliminated the brush permit fee, with detailed discussions on the financial sustainability of landfill operations and capital projects including horizontal expansion. The council also approved various land preservation easements to permanently protect farmland. Additionally, the council discussed and approved reappointments to the school building commission and considered charter amendments related to county governance and administrative procedures. Public comments addressed concerns about fire service agreements, employee benefits, and budget transparency. Motions to approve the fiscal year 2027 budget and property tax rates were passed, with some dissenting votes. Overall, the meeting involved multiple contract approvals, budget allocations, and policy discussions impacting future procurement and capital projects in Wicomico County.