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Commissioner says St. Mary's County needs mental health facility, stresses property rights and zoning process
Summary
An unnamed commissioner said there is a "dire need" for a mental health facility in St. Mary's County, cautioned that a proposed site may not be ideal, and emphasized that zoning rules and public hearings determine whether developments proceed.
An unnamed county commissioner told the St. Mary's County Commissioners there is a “dire need for a mental health facility in St. Mary's County,” while cautioning that the specific location mentioned in public discussion “probably” may not be the best fit.
The speaker said property owners retain land-use rights and that county officials must follow zoning rules. “If…
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