County Commissioners Meeting || 06/09/2026

The Queen's County Commissioners held a public meeting on June 9, 2026, which included discussions on various legislative and community matters. Key procurement-related topics included the approval of amendments to county ordinances affecting land use and development, such as non-residential floor area adjustments and forest conservation regulations. The commissioners also approved the fiscal year 2027 budget with a real property tax rate of 80 cents per $100 assessed value and authorized a budget amendment to allocate an additional $500,000 to address mental health needs in schools. Public works presented two road upgrade projects—Morganzer Drive and Cecil Road—with motions to schedule public hearings for these projects. Additionally, the commissioners introduced a county ordinance to prohibit political signs on county property and decided to keep impact fees flat for the upcoming fiscal year. Presentations included updates from the Upper Shore Workforce Investment Board and the Veteran and Military Support Alliance, highlighting ongoing collaborations and service expansions. Motions were passed to execute a memorandum of understanding with the workforce board and to adopt various ordinances and budget resolutions, reflecting active governance on procurement, infrastructure, and community services.