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Washington County Government Restructures Multiple Divisions

HAGERSTOWN, MD (September 29, 2021) – Washington County Government announces the restructuring of several County divisions by reassigning staff from the Division of Plan Review & Permitting to the following divisions, effective October 2, 2021:
  • Permits & Inspection (formerly Division of Construction)
  • Engineering
  • Planning & Zoning
The restructuring streamlines planning, zoning, engineering, permitting, inspection, and construction services currently offered by the County.
 
County Administrator John Martirano said, “This restructuring will have a net savings of approximately $165,000 per year. It will also provide a better understanding for our citizens to know where they need to go when they have projects and need items from County staff.”
 
For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380 or [email protected].
 
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