Commissioners Have Kicked Off FY27 Budget Process
The St. Mary’s County commissioners will host a budget work session for fiscal 2027 on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, on Revenue Estimates, Multi-Year Budget (FY2027-FY2031).
The meeting will be held the in the commissioners’ meeting room on the first floor of the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge St. in Leonardtown.
The commissioners oversee the annual budget process for St. Mary’s County government, which includes multiple budget work sessions that are open to the public and available for online viewing, as well as a budget public hearing, providing ample opportunity for community engagement.
Residents are encouraged to go to www.stmaryscountymd.gov/Budget to view the budget timeline and meeting schedule, watch budget meeting videos, and learn how to provide feedback.
“The budget process is one of the most important responsibilities of county government,” said Commissioner President Randy Guy. “We encourage residents to follow along, attend sessions, and provide feedback as we work together to shape the priorities for our community.”
Meetings are available to the public in multiple ways:
- Attend in person
- Watch live on SMCG TV Channel 95; view the schedule: www.stmaryscountymd.gov/95
- Stream live or view later on-demand at: www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov
The budget includes revenue, reserve, and tax information, as well as expenditures for county departments, state agencies, elected officials, non-profits, and more. Once finalized, the budget guides county decisions for the coming fiscal year and lays the groundwork for years to come.
