County Council backs MDOT priority letter and approves land-use code update (Bill 25-14)

Jan 20, 2026

On Jan. 20 the Frederick County Council unanimously supported the 2026 MDOT Priority Letter (with a paragraph removed) and passed Bill 25-14, amending the land use table in the county code on third reading.

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The Frederick County Council unanimously agreed to support the 2026 Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) Priority Letter after a briefing by Mark Mishler, Traffic Engineer in the county's Planning and Permitting Division. The Council directed removal of a paragraph referencing 'Investing in Workers and Workplaces' from page 3 before giving its support.

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