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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Calvert County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
911 Addressing Accuracy and the Change-of-address Appeal
Out-of-sequence rural addresses can misroute 911 calls once the county's new geospatial dispatch system goes live November 1. The commission denied a homeowner's appeal to keep his 60-year-old address, 4-2, balancing emergency response reliability against the burden on the property owner.
Storm Recovery and Tree Debris Disposal
The July 4-5 storm downed trees across Prince Frederick, knocking out power to nearly 10,000 homes and businesses. Cleanup costs are estimated around half a million dollars for the county alone.
Regional law enforcement mutual aid
The sheriff's office wants to renew the agreement letting Calvert, Charles, and St. Mary's deputies back each other up across county lines — a public safety coordination tool in place since 2012.
Body-worn camera activation compliance
A few recent cases raised concerns about officers not activating body-worn cameras during encounters. The board issued a reminder recommendation, and the sheriff's office confirmed it has already reminded all officers and built the requirement into post-academy training.
PAB community outreach struggles
The board planned to review trending data from its case reviews and discuss its community outreach program with the Alcohol and Cannabis Commission, shaping how it engages the public.
Health Department Chesapeake Beach lease expansion
The Health Department is moving to a bigger 4,620-square-foot suite in the Howlin Building for group therapy and growing caseloads — a 10-year lease at $11,100 a month.