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Citizens Encouraged to Participate in Virtual Public Budget Hearing

Citizens Encouraged to Participate in Virtual Public Budget Hearing

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 12, 2021) – The Washington County Office of Budget and Finance reminds citizens that a public hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The hearing will be conducted virtually, with a video stream available on Facebook – Washington County Government – Maryland; on YouTube – WashCo Commissioners; and on Zoom by calling 1-301-715-8592 meeting ID 99977282402 passcode 457920.
 
Public testimony is encouraged. Public comment may be submitted up to six days following the public hearing which is May 24, 2021, by 4:00 p.m. 
 
To view the Citizens’ Guide to the Budget 2022, click the button below.
 
Public comments can be submitted via:
 
  • Email [email protected]
  • Mail to Board of County Commissioners at 100 W. Washington Street, Suite 1101, Hagerstown, Maryland 21740
  • Phone at 240-313-2204, please leave a voicemail with a comment.
 
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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