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Washington County raises monthly 9-1-1 fee to $1.75 after public hearing
Summary
After a public hearing, the Board of County Commissioners voted 4-0 to raise the county 9‑1‑1 surcharge from $1.25 to $1.75 per bill to help close a multi‑million dollar shortfall in emergency‑communications funding.
The Washington County Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously to raise the county 9‑1‑1 surcharge from $1.25 to $1.75 per month per bill following a public hearing and staff presentation.
Kelsey Mace, the county’s chief financial officer, told commissioners the change is allowed under Maryland law and is intended to help close a persistent funding gap. "Per Maryland Code, Public Safety Article subsection 1‑311(c)(1), a…
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