Carroll County Budget Crunch: $30M Deficit Doom, Education Blueprint, and Public Library Activism Dominate Budget Debates
The fiscal battleground of Carroll County heated up last week as commissioners tackled a looming deficit projected to exceed $30 million by 2030. In a series of intense sessions, discussions ranged from employee salary increases to the contentious Maryland Blueprint for Education, showcasing the county’s financial tightrope walk.
Carroll County Commissioners Face Fiscal Tightrope in Budgeting Season
The Carroll County commissioners launched their budgeting season with a bang, but the fireworks weren’t celebratory. Instead, they were faced with a daunting $12.4 million deficit and the looming specter of Maryland’s Blueprint for Education, a state-level mandate that’s sending shockwaves through local budgets.
Carroll County Elected Officials Stand Strong Against State-Backed Cannabis Onslaught
In a defiant stand against the impending wave of legalized recreational cannabis, Carroll County commissioners are gearing up for a legislative battle to outlaw its sale in the heart of Maryland. Commissioner President Ken Kiler, speaking for his colleagues, boldly declared “we have that right to try” to banish cannabis in Carroll County.
Carroll County’s Debate Over Artificial Sports Turf Installation Continues Amid Safety and Health Concerns
For more than a decade, Carroll County’s sports enthusiasts have advocated for the installation of artificial turf on high school and recreational facilities, However, the main roadblock has been securing adequate funding. Yet, recent safety concerns and health risks associated with synthetic fields have thrown an additional curveball into the debate.
Delegate Responds to Criticism of Bill to Mandate Charter Government
Delegate Eric Bouchat (R) responds to criticism of his bill to mandate charter government in Carroll County.
Delegate Looks to Annapolis to Force Charter Government in Carroll
Delegate Eric Bouchat has introduced legislation that would require Carroll County to adopt charter government, the same form of government used by densely populated, Democratic-controlled counties such as Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George’s.
County Budget Director Gives Update on 1st Quarter of the FY 24 Budget
Carroll County Director of Management and Budget, Ted Zaleski gave the Board of County Commissioners a sense of where the county budget stands for the first quarter of FY24 last week during open session.
District 4 Commissioner Mike Guerin Releases Statement Regarding BluePrint
“It is my view that the implementation of Maryland Blueprint will not improve public education in Maryland and instead accelerate its decline.” ~ District 4 Commissioner Michael Guerin
Chaos in Bachmans Valley – Why it Matters to all Carroll Countians
Do property owners have the right to expect certain conditions regarding the noise, scenic vistas, traffic, etc when buying property in Carroll County’s nationally recognized Agricultural District?
Press Release: Commissioners Honor Lyburn for Economic Development Legacy
“It was an honor and a pleasure to know and work with Jack and I commend his commitment and dedication to Carroll County’s economic development initiatives and serving the business community,”
Commissioner Tom Gordon III, District 3