County Council - FY26 Budget

This page will serve as a central location for meeting schedules, legislation links, and other relevant information as the Council collaborates with the County Executive's Office and other county agencies to adopt the FY26 Budget.

Anne Arundel County Council to Hold Two Public Hearings on the Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

The Anne Arundel County Council will hold two public hearings on the proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget. In-person, live public hearings are scheduled for May 14 and May 21, 2025.  View Press Release

Instructions for Attending a Meeting

Attendance is always encouraged. Some meetings are in-person, while others are virtual. Details are listed below. All meetings of the County Council can be watched on Arundel TV. Links and cable channels can be found on the Government Television Service Page.

Meetings designated as a "virtual meeting" can also be watched using ZOOM. Pre-registration is required.



 

11 AM - Budget presented by County Executive

12:30 PM - Budget Presentations
  • Planning Advisory Board (to be posted)
  • Spending Affordability Committee (to be posted)
  • Budget Officer's Presentation (to be posted)

Meeting Documents

Meeting Video

 

Legislative Session at 7 p.m.


Meeting Documents

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Operating & Capital - 9 AM
  • County Executives Office
  • Chief Administrative Officers Office
  • Anne Arundel Economic Development Corporation
  • State's Attorney
  • Arundel Community Development Services
  • Anne Arundel Community College
  • Anne Arundel County Public Library
  • Board of Education

Meeting Documents

Meeting Video

 

May Board of Health Meeting - 9 AM

Operating & Capital - 10:30 AM
  • Health Department
  • Animal Care & Control
  • Fire
  • Police
  • Sheriff
  • Detention
  • Office of Emergency Management

Meeting Documents

Meeting Video

Budget Public Hearing - 7 PM


Meeting Documents

Meeting Video

When: May 15, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic:  FY26 Budget Presentations - May 15, 2025

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://aacounty.zoom.us/j/81218283896?pwd=bkhfe6ArlqwOqfy79N7OltJFOwMQnw.1
Passcode:T!hF8N$R

Phone one-tap:
+13017158592,,81218283896#,,,,*35753363# US (Washington DC)
+14702509358,,81218283896#,,,,*35753363# US (Atlanta)

Join via audio:
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)
+1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta)
+1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
833 548 0276 US Toll Free
888 475 4499 US Toll Free

Webinar ID: 812 1828 3896
Passcode: 35753363

International numbers available: https://aacounty.zoom.us/u/kBy9987oD


Operating & Capital - 9 AM
  • Department of Aging & Disabilities
Operating 
  • Circuit Court
  • Social Services
  • Orphans Court
  • Liquor Board
     
  • Office of Law
  • Anne Arundel Workforce Development Corporation
  • Partnership for Children, Youth and Families

Meeting Documents

Meeting Video

Constant Yield (Property Tax) Public Hearing - 7 PM


Meeting Documents

  • Meeting Agenda (to be posted)
  • Meeting Minutes (to be posted)

Meeting Video (to be posted)


Legislative Session

You are invited to a Zoom webinar!
When: May 20, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic:  FY26 Budget Presentations - May 20, 2025

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://aacounty.zoom.us/j/86185121539?pwd=wCpWNJdWOFnQBjIriw6IbT5iydZ6nU.1
Passcode:#izH2^=g

Phone one-tap:
+13017158592,,86185121539#,,,,*64001581# US (Washington DC)
+14703812552,,86185121539#,,,,*64001581# US (Atlanta)

Join via audio:
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta)
+1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose)
888 475 4499 US Toll Free
833 548 0276 US Toll Free
Webinar ID: 861 8512 1539
Passcode: 64001581
International numbers available: https://aacounty.zoom.us/u/kbeWrdtNxI


Join from an H.323/SIP room system:
H.323: 144.195.19.161 (US West) or 206.247.11.121 (US East)
Meeting ID: 861 8512 1539
Passcode: 64001581
SIP: 86185121539@zoomcrc.com
Passcode: 64001581


Operating & Capital - 9 AM
  • Board of Elections
Operating
  • Office of Personnel
  • Office of the Budget
  • Office of Finance
Operating & Capital
  • Office of Information Technology
  • Central Services
  • Inspections & Permits
  • Planning & Zoning
  • Office of Transportation
  • Recreation & Parks

Meeting Documents

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Budget Public Hearing - 7 PM

Meeting Video (to be posted)

You are invited to a Zoom webinar!
When: May 22, 2025 09:00 AM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Topic: FY26 Budget Presentations - May 22, 2025

Join from PC, Mac, iPad, or Android:
https://aacounty.zoom.us/j/81603698367?pwd=mPdjrwvh4JV5cCraGhPLpjEXb19jjD.1
Passcode:hY5Zh#9y

Phone one-tap:
+13017158592,,81603698367#,,,,*86091460# US (Washington DC)
+14703812552,,81603698367#,,,,*86091460# US (Atlanta)

Join via audio:
+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)
+1 470 381 2552 US (Atlanta)
+1 470 250 9358 US (Atlanta)
+1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose)
+1 669 219 2599 US (San Jose)
888 475 4499 US Toll Free
833 548 0276 US Toll Free
Webinar ID: 816 0369 8367
Passcode: 86091460
International numbers available: https://aacounty.zoom.us/u/kcR9plpMhJ


Operating - 9 AM
  • General Fund
  • Solid Waste (Waste Management Services)
  • Watershed Protection & Restoration
  • Utilities
Capital
  • General County
    • Roads
    • Traffic
    • Bridges
    • Dredging
  • Watershed Protection & Restoration
  • Waste Management Services
  • Water & Wastewater

Meeting Documents

Meeting Video (to be posted)

9 AM - Auditor's Final Recommendations Discussion
TBD - Administrations Response


Meeting Documents

  • Administration Response (to be posted)
  • Meeting Agenda
  • Meeting Minutes (to be posted)

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Legislative Session

Meeting Video (to be posted)

 

Amendments - 10 AM
  • Meeting Agenda (to be posted)
  • Meeting Packet (to be posted)

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Supplemental Budget
  • FY26 Supplemental Budget Letter (to be posted)
  • FY26 Capital Amendments (to be posted)
  • FY26 Operating Amendments (to be posted)

Meeting Video (to be posted)

"Strike the Budget" - 10 AM
 

Meeting Video (to be posted)


How to Submit Testimony

Testimony can be submitted online, mailed, dropped off, or given in person at the May 14 or May 21 public hearing.

Sign up to Testify Online

 
Submit Online:

Online testimony can be submitted by clicking on the button below and filling out the resulting form. Online testimony may be submitted between now and June 12, 2025. All testimony submitted online is received and reviewed by the entire Council as it is submitted and added to the official record.   

Online Budget Testimony Form

 
Send via U.S. Mail to: 

County Council for Anne Arundel County   
44 Calvert Street   
Annapolis, MD 21401   
 

Drop Off:     

Drop written testimony into the small box labeled “County Council Testimony” outside the main entrance of the Arundel Center - 44 Calvert Street, Annapolis, MD. 


Special Accommodations

If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to fully participate in a budget hearing, please contact the Administrative Officer at least 72 hours before the meeting to discuss your accessibility needs. The Administrative Officer may be reached by email at CouncilAdmin@aacounty.org or by telephone at (410) 222-1401. TTY users, please use Maryland Relay, 7-1-1.


Budget Legislation

Bill 33-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Anne Arundel County
Bill 34-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Special Community Benefit Districts, Shore Erosion Control Districts, and Waterways Improvement Districts
Bill 35-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District
Bill 36-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Arundel Mills Special Taxing District
Bill 37-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Dorchester Special Taxing District
Bill 38-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – National Business Park Special Taxing District
Bill 39-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – National Business Park-North Special Taxing District
Bill 40-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Two Rivers Special Taxing District
Bill 41-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Village South at Waugh Chapel Special Taxing District
Bill 42-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Finance, Taxation, and Budget – Parking Lot and Garage Tax
Bill 43-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Works – Utilities – Metered Water and Wastewater Charges
Bill 44-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Works – Solid Waste Collection – Solid Waste Service Charge – Solid Waste Landfill and Facility Delivery Fees
Bill 45-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Works – Utilities – Water and Wastewater – Capital Facility Recoupment Charge – Capital Facility Connection Charges
Bill 46-25: AN ORDINANCE concerning: Property Tax and Semiannual Payment Service Charge