LEONARDTOWN, MD – The Commissioners of St. Mary's County (CSMC) began their business meeting with an invocation and the pledge, followed by approval of the consent agenda.
The CSMC then presented proclamations in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, National Child Abuse Prevention Month, Law Day, Hurricane Preparedness Week, and Stroke Awareness Month.
During County Administrator Time, the Commissioners took the following action:
- Reviewed future CSMC meeting agendas.
- Adopted the Reserve Policy Resolution.
- Approved the budget amendment decreasing salary and fringe accounts and increasing the Commissioner’s Emergency Reserve account due to salary savings.
- Moved to join the Discover Card Merchant Class Action Settlement.
- Moved to enter into the Settlement Agreement against the six remnant defendants in the Opioid Litigation.
- Authorized a letter of support for the Charlotte Hall Library Renovation and Expansion.
The CSMC then wrapped their business meeting with Commissioner Time.
The Commissioners reconvened in the afternoon to hold a memorial ceremony for Deputy Mark Porter.
The next CSMC business meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 9 a.m. in the CSMC Meeting Room, located on the 1st floor of the Chesapeake Building at 41770 Baldridge Street in Leonardtown. There will also be a Budget Work Session that day at 1:30 pm. and a Public Forum at 6:30 p.m. CSMC decisions and related documents are available on the SMCG website, by clicking Board Documents from the home page. Meetings are open to the public and can be viewed live on TV Channel 95 or at www.youtube.com/@StMarysCoGov.
For more information on SMCG programs and operations, visit: www.stmaryscountymd.gov or follow St. Mary’s County Government on Facebook, X, and Instagram for regular updates.
