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St. Mary’s commissioners back local living‑shoreline control, weigh jail upgrades and gaming permit changes

Commissioners of St. Mary's County · February 4, 2026
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Summary

At their Feb. 3 meeting commissioners discussed FY27 congressional directed spending priorities (consolidating two ADRC projects into a single $626,000 request), voted to support local control for living‑shoreline waivers, agreed to back a narrowed gaming-permit bill, and voted to oppose HB565 (in‑district voting for school boards).

Commissioners discussed priorities for FY27 congressionally directed spending, reviewed multiple state bills that affect county governance, and took formal positions on several measures.

DPW&T recommended consolidating two projects at the Adult Detention and Rehabilitation Center — an electronic plumbing control (central shutoff capability) and physical security/entry modernization — into a single project to improve the chances of federal earmark approval. Staff estimated the consolidated project at approximately $501,000 (presentation figures included preliminary estimates and compliance caveats). Commissioners approved a motion to create a FY27 capital…

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