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Council amends New Jobs Tax Credit to exclude critical digital infrastructure in overlay zones
County Council of Frederick County · February 17, 2026
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Summary
The Frederick County Council adopted an amendment to Bill 26‑01 that would bar critical digital infrastructure facilities and substations located in a designated overlay zone from eligibility for the New Jobs Tax Credit and Enhanced Jobs Tax Credit; the amendment passed 7‑0 and the amended bill returns to public hearing Feb. 24.
On third reading for Bill 26-01, Council Member Steve McKay introduced Amendment 1 to change the eligibility language for the New Jobs Tax Credit. The adopted amendment adds language excluding "critical digital infrastructure…
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