The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County handled a wide range of county business during their Tuesday, August 18, 2026 meeting, including a briefing on the draft St. Mary’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, approval of an aviation academy lease at the county airport, several public safety and emergency management grants, and funding related to aging services. The meeting began with an invocation and the Pledge of Allegiance, followed by approval of the consent agenda. Commissioners also presented proclamations recognizing Child Support Awareness Month, National Black Business Month and National Aviation Day. The primary agenda item was a briefing on the draft St. Mary’s 2050 Comprehensive Plan, which is intended to guide the county’s long-term growth, development, land use, transportation and public infrastructure decisions. The comprehensive plan process is expected to play a significant role in determining how St. Mary’s County manages future residential and commercial growth while addressing transportation, environmental protection, public facilities and other long-range planning issues. During County Administrator Time, commissioners reviewed upcoming meeting agendas and approved several agreements, grants and spending measures. Among the actions, commissioners approved a budget amendment providing grant funding to the St. Mary’s College of Maryland Foundation. The board also approved a lease agreement with […]
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