County Council Meeting | July 6th, 2026

The Arundel County Council meeting held on July 6, 2026, included several key procurement and budget-related discussions. The council considered and approved an ordinance authorizing the issuance and sale of general obligation bonds and bond anticipation notes up to $1.835 billion to finance capital projects for fiscal year 2027, with an amendment reducing the bond authority by approximately $255 million. The council also discussed and passed a bill updating the county's agricultural and woodland preservation program, which included modernizing regulations, adjusting minimum farm sizes for preservation eligibility, and extending property tax credits to additional easement holders. Public hearings were held on multiple bills, including amendments to the water and sewer master plan to allow property owners to connect to public utilities, though some concerns were raised about incomplete sewer studies and potential environmental impacts. Additionally, the council reviewed ordinances related to zoning, signage, wetlands protection, and replacement of non-compliant water service lines, with amendments clarifying responsibilities and costs. Several bills were passed with unanimous or majority votes, while a cannabis dispensary zoning bill was defeated. The meeting featured public testimony from community members, farmers, and stakeholders emphasizing the importance of farmland preservation and infrastructure improvements.