County Commissioners Meeting || 08/25/2026

The Queen's County Commissioners held a public meeting on August 25, 2026, which included several procurement and budget-related discussions. Key procurement actions included the approval of a 48-month extension to the public works agreement for the Chester Haven Beach subdivision, allowing the developer additional time to begin construction. The commissioners also approved a public works agreement to connect the Queen Anne Colony Marina and restaurant to the county sewer system. Budget amendments were approved for the Board of Education and Chesapeake College, including transfers between major state categories and revised operating budgets. Additionally, the commissioners committed $192,546 in local funds toward HVAC system upgrades at the Chesapeake College Economic Development Center, with grant funding anticipated to supplement the project. Public hearings were held on amendments to the county's comprehensive water and sewer plan and on the Southern Kent Island sanitary project phase three, which involves a sewer benefit assessment levy for affected properties. The meeting also featured presentations from the Maryland Association of Counties on state budget challenges and from the nonprofit Not My Child regarding substance use recovery programs, with a request for county funding support. The commissioners addressed public concerns about development projects and emphasized the importance of civil discourse in public debates.