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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Calvert County public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
2026 Bond Sale and Capital Funding
The county borrowed about $78.7 million at 4.66% to fund roads, schools, public safety, and water and sewer projects, keeping its triple-A rating.
Housing Bond Allocation Transfer
The county transferred its $4.48 million share of Maryland's tax-exempt housing bond allocation to the state, which pools it to fund below-market mortgage loans and mortgage credit certificates for Calvert homebuyers.
Armory Site Development pavilion funding
An extra $176,541 in state grant money is proposed for the open-air pavilion planned at the Armory site in Prince Frederick Town Center. Because it's state reallocation money, the project boost doesn't raise local taxes.
Proposed Chief of Staff Position
A commissioner candidate questioned why the FY 2027 budget creates a new chief of staff position in a county of 94,000 that already has a county administrator and deputy, demanding salary and reporting details before approval.
Employee and retiree health insurance for plan year 2027
The board renewed county employee health insurance for the July 2026-June 2027 plan year and set the retiree insurance subsidy for FY2027 on the consent agenda.
2026 Legislative Session Impacts
The county's Annapolis lobbying team was set to report on what the 2026 General Assembly session means for Calvert County priorities.
Fleet Replacement Funding
A budget amendment was on the agenda to fund replacing the county's aging vehicle fleet over time.
Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund awards
Additional recommendations were presented for Fiscal Year 2026 Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund grants. This state funding stream typically supports community programs in areas affected by cannabis prohibition.
Special taxing districts legal advice
The board received legal advice on special taxing districts in closed session and voted unanimously to have staff move forward. How any district is drawn could affect taxes for property owners in the affected area.