Oct. 27 and 28 Commissioner Meeting Agenda

News Release # 2026-100

Friday, Oct. 23, 2026

The County Commissioners will hold these public meetings virtually and in person. The public can watch these meeting on Comcast 95 (SD) and 1070 (HD), Verizon FIOS 10, Roku or Apple TV streaming devices (Charles County Government), and the web at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/VOD. Residents without internet service can listen to the meetings by dialing 301-645-0500.

VIRTUAL COMMISSIONERS' PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-IN BEGINS

8 a.m. - To register to speak virtually at the Commissioners' public hearing, call 240-776-6709. Virtual registration for the public hearing ends at 4 p.m.

IN-PERSON COMMISSIONERS' PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-IN BEGINS

5:30 p.m. - In-person registration opens for individuals wishing to provide public comment during the public hearing.

Tuesday, Oct. 27, 2026

Charles County Commissioners' Meeting

Bond Sale: Consolidated Public Improvement Bonds of 2026 (Electronic Bids Via PARITY)

OPEN SESSION

9 a.m. - The Open Session of the Commissioners' Meeting begins in the Government Building Conference Room (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646).

• Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
• Commissioners' Comments and Summary of Public Comments: Oct. 20, 2026
• Approval of the Minutes: Oct. 20, 2026
• Announcement(s)
  • Next Scheduled Sessions: Nov. 17-18, 2026
• Approval Items
• Briefing: Equity and Access Quarterly Update
• Briefing: Annual Internal Audit Review Update
• Briefing and Request to Introduce and Schedule a Public Hearing: Proposed Bill 2026-11 Update Charles County Code- Heritage Commission
• Briefing and Request to Introduce and Schedule a Public Hearing: Proposed Bill 2026-13 Pretrial Release Program and Community Service
• Annual Update: Maryland Association of Counties (MACo)

CLOSED SESSION

The Closed Session will begin at 12:15 p.m. (virtual and limited in person). All or a portion of this session may be closed pursuant to Section 3-305(b)(3)(7)(8) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

OPEN SESSION

2:30 p.m. - The Open Session of the Commissioners' Meeting continues in the Government Building Conference Room (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646).

• Roll Call
• Additional Approval Items
• Bi-Annual Charles County Health Department Report
• Briefing and Request to Introduce and Schedule a Public Hearing: Newly Proposed Bill 2026-12 Collective Bargaining
• Briefing: Establish a Process to Identify and Recognize Businesses Operating in Charles County for Over 25 Years
• Commissioners' New Business

PUBLIC HEARING

6 p.m. - Public Hearing in the Government Building Conference Room (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646).

(click the link to submit or view public comments)

ADJOURNMENT

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026

Charles County Commissioners' Meeting

OPEN SESSION

9 a.m. - The Open Session of the Commissioners' Meeting begins in the Government Building Conference Room (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646).

• Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
• Proclamations
• Recognition
  • Recognition: Charles County Elite Track & Field Club Jr. Olympics & East Coast Club of the Year
  • 2026 Charles County Foster Parents of the Year Kimyada Hooks and Trenease Moore
  • Spring Dell
  • Employee Length of Service, Third Quarter (July-September 2026) Top Performer, Third Quarter (July-September 2026)

ADJOURNMENT

Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at

7-1-1 (Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258).

Visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CommissionerMeetings for detailed information on the agenda.

Watch previously recorded meetings on the Charles County Government Television website.

AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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