County Commissioners Meeting Agenda for April 28 and 29, 2026

News Release # 2026-052

Thursday, April 23, 2026

The County Commissioners will hold this public meeting virtually and in-person. The public can watch this 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 meeting at 301-645-0500.

VIRTUAL COMMISSIONERS' PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-IN BEGINS

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

IN-PERSON COMMISSIONERS' PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-IN BEGINS

4:30 p.m. - In-person registration opens to sign in to provide public comment to the Commissioners.

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Charles County Commissioners' Meeting

OPEN SESSION

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

• Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
• Commissioners' Comments
• Approval of Minutes:
  • April 14, 2026
  • April 21, 2026
  • April 22, 2026
• Announcements
  • Next Scheduled Session: May 5 -6, 2026
• Approval Items
• Briefing and Request to Introduce and Schedule a Public Hearing: Proposed Bill 2026-(06) Zoning Text Amendment 25 - 189 Flexibility for Accessory Dwelling Units
• Briefing: FY2026 General Fund Review - Third Quarter
• Briefing and Request for Approval: Update on the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
• FY2027 Budget Work Session: Recap of General Fund, Enterprise Funds; Review of Special Revenue Fund and Fees and Charges, and Recap of the CIP Budget.

CLOSED SESSION

The Closed Session will begin at 12:00 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) of the General Provisions Article of the Annotated Code of Maryland.

OPEN SESSION

3 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
• Briefing: Update on Keep Charles County Beautiful Project
• Briefing: Equity and Access Quarterly Update
• Charles County Boards and Commissions Annual Update
  • Animal Matters Hearing Board
  • Agricultural Land Preservation Board
  • Agricultural Reconciliation Board
• Commissioner's New Business
• 5 p.m. - Commissioners' Public Comment Session

ADJOURNMENT

Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Charles County Commissioners' Meeting

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 comment session ends at 4 p.m.

IN-PERSON COMMISSIONERS' PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-IN BEGINS

5:30 p.m. - In-person registration opens to sign in to provide public comment for the public hearings.

OPEN SESSION

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

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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