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Howard County executive proposes maintenance operating budget and $2.5 million PAYGO to address possible federal funding cuts
Summary
County Executive staff requested a largely maintenance FY26 operating budget (3.8% increase) and proposed $2.5 million in one‑time PAYGO to respond to potential federal funding reductions, while highlighting youth engagement and economic development initiatives.
County Executive chief of staff Angela Cabellon told the Howard County Council during a May budget work session that the Office of the County Executive is seeking a maintenance operating budget for fiscal 2026 with a 3.8% increase over FY25, driven mainly by countywide chargebacks such as updated data processing charges. Cabellon said excluding personnel and chargebacks the office's budget rises 0.16%.
Cabellon said the administration is proposing $2,500,000 in one‑time PAYGO funds to respond to emerging federal impacts that could reduce funding for programs such as Head Start, housing assistance and other federally supported services. "We are proposing 2,500,000 in PAYGO funding to be able to address the emerging federal impacts," Cabellon said. Deputy Chief…
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