County Council Work Session | July 14th, 2026

The Arundel County Council held a work session on July 14, 2026, featuring several key presentations and discussions related to procurement and budget matters. The session included a detailed briefing on the BWI Round Table's efforts to address airport noise issues stemming from changes in satellite-based navigation procedures, with calls for expedited FAA action and community support. The council also received an extensive update on a cybersecurity incident from early 2025, outlining the county's response, recovery efforts, and enhancements to IT security protocols, including investments in VPN and multi-factor authentication. Additionally, the council reviewed several legislative items impacting county finances and operations, such as pension plan adjustments for fire and sheriff personnel, a proposed new rural-agricultural zoning category, updates to county investment policies aligning with state guidelines, and the surplus and disposition of county-owned property to the Anne Arundel County Food Bank. The council also discussed the application for the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant to fund various public safety and health initiatives. Throughout the meeting, budgetary and procurement-related processes were highlighted, including grant administration, investment policy revisions, and property disposition terms. No formal votes were recorded in the transcript, but several action items and requests for further information were noted.