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Commissioner says state 'unfunded mandates' cost St. Mary's County about $8 million, urges delegation to act
St. Mary's County Commissioners · January 6, 2026
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Summary
An unnamed county commissioner said state bills and unfunded mandates reduced St. Mary's County revenue by nearly $8 million and urged the county's legislative delegation and MACo allies to resist measures that shift costs to the county.
An unnamed commissioner addressing the meeting said state legislation has recently shifted costs to St. Mary’s County, costing the county “close to 8,000,000 in revenue,” and urged the county’s three delegates and senator to oppose further measures that would require the county to pick up added expenses.
The commissioner,…
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