Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Residents urge mailed notices for meetings and urge grandfathering of Agricultural Preservation District rules
Summary
During public comment at the Sept. 17 Calvert County Planning Commission meeting, a Lusby resident asked staff to mail postcards announcing upcoming town‑center meetings; another resident urged the commission to grandfather Agricultural Preservation District (APD) agreements rather than apply new rules retroactively.
Two members of the public addressed the planning commission during the Sept. 17 public‑comment period, urging broader notification for upcoming town‑center outreach and raising concerns about proposed changes to Agricultural Preservation District (APD) rules.
Sheila Kupal of Lusby asked the commission to mail postcards announcing the October informational meetings, noting not all residents use social media and that a mailed notice (which she said costs about 24¢ in bulk postage) would help reach a broader cross‑section of residents. Kupal told the commission the county should send tangible reminders so people have the meeting date at hand and suggested adding a sign‑up prompt to outreach materials so residents…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
