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Commissioners debate revenue forecasts as county faces multimillion‑dollar shortfall

St. Mary's County Commissioners · February 24, 2026
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Summary

Finance staff presented a modest upward revision to projected revenues (from about $347.2M to $347.8M) and a 3.4% growth rate; several commissioners argued income tax growth and recent state law changes warrant higher sensitivity scenarios, warning that conservative assumptions could force cuts.

County finance staff presented an updated revenue projection during the Feb. 24 work session, moving the baseline from about $347.2 million to roughly $347.8 million and using a 3.4% growth assumption.

Speaker 3 explained the projection and a sensitivity analysis that is included in the packet. The presenter said the analysis accounted for the SALT change and current trends but emphasized uncertainty during tax…

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