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Citizens Encouraged to Attend Public Budget Hearing

WASHINGTON COUNTY, MD (May 6, 2025) – The Washington County Office of Budget and Finance reminds citizens that a public budget hearing on the FY26 proposed budget will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Public Safety Training Center, 18350 Public Safety Pl, Hagerstown, MD 21740.

Citizens may submit written testimony by emailing [email protected] anytime up to the start of the hearing.

The public budget hearing video stream will be available on Facebook – Washington County Government – Maryland; and YouTube – Washington County, MD Board of County Commissioners.

The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged.

To view the Citizens’ Guide to the Budget 2026 please visit – https://wcmd.info/budget26

CITIZENS GUIDE TO THE BUDGET

Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call the Office of the County Commissioners at 240-313-2204 for further information. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the Office of the County Commissioners at 240-313-2204 (V), 240-313-2077 (TDD), or dial 711 Maryland Relay to make arrangements no later than five working days before the hearing.

For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380 or [email protected].

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We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!