County Council - FY27 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 FY27 Budget.

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

1:00 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 (to be posted)

Meeting Video

Operating & Capital - 10 AM

  • Anne Arundel Community College
  • Anne Arundel County Public Library
  • Board of Education

Approximately  1 PM:

  • CAO Office
  • County Executives Office
  • Office of Law
  • State's Attorney
  • Board of Elections

Meeting Documents (to be posted)

Meeting Video

 

May Board of Health Meeting - 9 AM

Questions & Answers Only


Operating & Capital - 10:00 AM

  • Health Department
  • Aging & Disabilities
  • Police
  • Animal Services
  • Fire
  • Sheriff
  • Detention
  • OEM

Meeting Documents (to be posted)

Meeting Video

Operating - 2:00 PM

  • Circuit Court
  • Social Services
  • Orphans Court
  • Liquor Board
  • ACDS
  • AAWDC
  • AAEDC
  • Partnership

Meeting Documents (to be posted)

Meeting Video (to be posted)


Budget Public Hearing - 7 PM


Meeting Documents (to be posted)

Meeting Video

Constant Yield (Property Tax) Public Hearing - 7 PM


Meeting Documents (to be posted)

Meeting Video (to be posted)


Legislative Session
Budget Public Hearing - 7 PM

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Operating - 9 AM

  • Personnel
  • Budget
  • Non-Departmental
  • Finance

Operating & Capital

  • OIT
  • Central Services
  • Inspections & Permits
  • Planning & Zoning
  • Transportation
  • Recreation & Parks

Meeting Documents (to be posted)

  • Meeting Agenda 
  • Meeting Minutes 

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Operating - 9 AM

  • Solid Waste
  • Utilities
  • Public Works

Capital

  • General County
  • Roads, Bridges & Traffic
  • SWM & WPRF
  • Waste Management
  • Water & Wastewater
  • Dredging

Meeting Documents (to be posted)

  • Meeting Agenda
  • Meeting Minutes

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Sent via email: Auditor's Final Recommendations

10 AM - Auditor's Final Recommendations Discussion

TBD - Administrations Response


Meeting Documents

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

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Legislative Session - 7:00 PM

 

Meeting Documents

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

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Amendments - 10 AM

  • Meeting Agenda & Amendments for Consideration (to be posted)
  • Meeting Minutes (to be posted)

Meeting Video (to be posted)

Supplemental Budget

Meeting Documents (to be posted)

  • Meeting Agenda 
  • Supplemental Budget Letter
  • Meeting Minutes 

Meeting Video (to be posted)


 

 

"Strike the Budget" - 10 AM


How to Submit Testimony

Testimony can be submitted online, mailed, or dropped off until June 10. The Council has already held its two public hearings on May 13 and 19. 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 No. 32-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Annual Budget and Appropriation Ordinance of Anne Arundel County
Bill No. 33-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Special Community Benefit Districts, Shore Erosion Control Districts, and Waterways Improvement Districts
Bill No. 34-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Arundel Gateway Special Taxing District
Bill No. 35-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Arundel Mills Special Taxing District
Bill No. 36-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Dorchester Special Taxing District
Bill No. 37-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – National Business Park Special Taxing District
Bill No. 38-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – National Business Park-North Special Taxing District
Bill No. 39-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Two Rivers Special Taxing District
Bill No. 40-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Tax Levies – Village South at Waugh Chapel Special Taxing District
Bill No. 41-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Works – Utilities – Fire Flow Test Charge
Bill No. 42-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Works – Utilities – Infrastructure Maintenance Fee - Utility Investment Fee
Bill No. 43-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Works – Solid Waste Collection – Solid Waste Service Charge
Bill No. 44-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Public Works – Utilities – Metered Water and Wastewater Charges
Bill No. 45-26 - AN ORDINANCE concerning: Property Tax and Semiannual Payment Service Charge