Commissioners Time 4/14/26 - Alderson

St. Mary's County Board · April 14, 2026

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Department of Emergency Services (DES) staffing and chain of command

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A board member said they met with the Department of Emergency Services and that public perceptions of problems are overstated but the department has long struggled with staffing and organizational structure; they praised Director Utz for building a clearer chain of command and said commissioners owe the department more attention and resources.

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A member of the St. Mary's County board reported on Department of Emergency Services staffing, 9-1-1 dispatcher contracts and recruitment challenges, described community events, and urged that the Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance explicitly bar data centers.

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