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Residents and school leaders praise health centers and inclusive playground plans; commissioners raise concerns about state assessment pass-downs
Summary
Public commenters thanked commissioners for library software, school-based health centers and funding for inclusive playground improvements; school leaders highlighted new health centers and safety staff. Commissioners and residents also discussed the effects of state assessment changes and cost shifts on local taxpayers.
Several residents, school officials and local organization representatives spoke during the public comment period following the Queen Anne's County FY 2026 budget presentation, praising county support for schools, libraries and volunteer fire companies while urging attention to specific community needs.
Carolyn Armstrong, a member of the Queen Anne's County Library board of trustees, praised the county-funded archival software (referred to in her remarks as "past perf past perfect") and said it could "possibly, evolve into 1 of the most important programs that we have at the library." Armstrong urged that records from local historical organizations could be consolidated to improve public access.
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