Anne Arundel County established a charter form of government in 1964.
The Anne Arundel County Government consists of Departments and Offices as well as Boards & Commissions. These entities work together to serve our Citizen's needs.
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Anne Arundel County provides a wide array of services and programs for its Citizens, Businesses, and Visitors
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With almost 54,000 businesses, Anne Arundel County is a major hub of commerce and development. With a $35 billion economy, low taxes, a vast multi-modal transportation system, highly skilled workforce and excellent educational institutions, Anne Arundel County is the premier location to do business.
Restore trust in government, create economic opportunity for all, implement smart growth policies, and promote health and wellness. These are the principles that guide us as we govern and work to make Anne Arundel County The Best Place - For All.
The mission of the County Executive's Office is to restore trust in government, create economic opportunity for all, implement smart growth policies, and promote health and wellness. Our vision is to make Anne Arundel County The Best Place - For All.
The County Executive is responsible for preparing the county budget and ensuring the proper and efficient administration of all county departmental services. Learn more about the County Executive’s staff and the Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services team.
Whether you are a lifelong resident or looking to relocate here, Anne Arundel County has great amenities. Residents enjoy an excellent school system, more than 500 miles of shoreline, wonderful recreational and sports opportunities, and a growing economy. The county boasts a diverse geography, from the farms of South County passed down through generations, to historic Annapolis, to the emerging town center in Odenton located between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., to the many peninsulas on the Chesapeake Bay.
The county staff is here to serve you. If you can't find the information you need on the list below, feel free to contact our Office of Community Engagement and Constituent Services. The staff will connect you to the right place as we strive to make Anne Arundel county The Best Place!
As the most centrally-located county in Maryland and site of the state capital of Annapolis, Anne Arundel County is in many ways the heart of Maryland. Half a million people call the county home.
