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Calvert County officials present balanced FY26 budget in work session; public hearing set for May 6
Summary
County administrators told commissioners they have closed a $15.4 million gap and will present a balanced fiscal year 2026 budget at a May 6 public hearing; staff sought guidance on 0‑based budgeting and several policy changes.
County Administrator Mark Willis and finance staff on April 29 told the Calvert County Board of County Commissioners they are prepared to present a balanced fiscal year 2026 budget at a May 6 public hearing after months of work to close a multi‑million dollar shortfall.
"We will display a balanced budget for you today," Willis said during a work session, describing a process that used 0‑based budgeting and that aimed to align spending with the board’s priorities across two fiscal years.
The work session summarized changes made since the staff recommended budget. Finance Director Bruce Miller told the board the staff budget originally reflected a "$15,400,000 revenue deficit," and that adjustments and updated state pass‑through figures…
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