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Commissioners signal end to annual subsidy for Wicomico Shores Golf Course, request rapid plan to stabilize operations
Summary
After reviewing enterprise fund results and operational reports, St. Mary's County commissioners agreed to discontinue a proposed general-fund subsidy for the county-owned Wicomico Shores Golf Course and directed staff to prepare a months-long plan to address operating losses and personnel implications.
County commissioners concluded during the March 10 budget work session that they would not continue a $70,000 general‑fund subsidy requested for the Wicomico Shores Golf Course and asked staff to produce a short, detailed plan for how the course could operate without that recurring subsidy.
Brian Lowery (identified in the meeting as golf operations representative) explained the golf course has run losses in most recent years and carries mortgage and OPEB obligations tied to past clubhouse renovations. "We've had our challenges…
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