Summary
The county locked in its FY27 budget. Tax rates stay flat, but water and sewer rates passed 4-1 over Krebs's objection that county-served areas pay very high rates without enough state grant support.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed May 21, 2026.
Impact analysis
The full FY27 budget was adopted; utility rates rise in some areas, and tax bills grow through assessments even with flat rates.
All county residents receiving services funded by the budget; towns like Manchester have won major state grants to offset sewer costs.
Residents in county-run utility districts facing high rates, per Commissioner Krebs.
Mentions & discussions (3)
Board of County Commissioners Open Session - May 21, 2026
The county locked in its FY27 budget. Tax rates stay flat, but water and sewer rates passed 4-1 over Krebs's objection that county-served areas pay very high rates without enough state grant support.
FY27 Adopted Budget Work Session - May 12, 2026
The county's budget office was scheduled to walk the commissioners through the FY27 adopted budget. This shapes what services and projects get funded in the coming year.
Release of the FY27 Budget - Apr 21, 2026
The county's proposed FY27 budget adds $14 million for schools, $15 million to finish Krimgold Park, $5 million for field restoration, and $7.7 million for Eldersburg road work, funded partly by $46 million in fund balance for capital projects. Residents can comment at the May 6 public hearing before adoption on May 21.
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