PUBLIC NOTICE

SPRING LOCAL LEGISLATIVE PROPOSALS 

The Charles County Commissioners will hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at 6:00 p.m., in a hybrid format, both virtually and in person at the Charles County Government Building, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, Maryland, to consider local legislative proposals. A list of submitted local legislative proposals may be viewed at www.charlescountymd.gov. Individuals or representatives of groups wishing to make oral or written comments are encouraged to attend the hearing. 

In-person: Speaker sign-up will begin 30 minutes (1/2 hour) prior to the hearing at the Charles County Government Building (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata) and will end at the commencement of the hearing.

Virtually: Call 301-885-2779 between 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on May 10, 2023 to register to speak. Once registered, individuals will be called between 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. If you are not available to speak when you are called, we have the right to move on to the next caller. Each speaker will be allotted three (3) minutes to speak. 

Written or recorded comments on submitted local legislative proposals may be provided in lieu of oral testimony, or to expand upon oral testimony, and will be accepted through 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 10, 2023. The following are acceptable formats for providing comments in advance of the scheduled hearing:

E-Comment: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/public-comments/ (web form)

Phone message: call 301-645-0652

Postal Mail/Hand Delivery: Commissioners of Charles County, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, Maryland 20646. *Comments sent by mail must be received no later than May 10, 2023. 

Those individuals with special needs may contact the Commissioners’ Office at voice phone number 301-645-0550 or Maryland Relay Service TDD 1-800-735-2258 for assistance. Additional questions or concerns may be directed to Danielle Mitchell, Office of the County Attorney, 301-645-0555 or mitcheld@charlescountymd.gov. 

BY ORDER OF THE CHARLES COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

Reuben B. Collins, II., Esq., President

In the event the notified meeting is canceled due to inclement weather or acts of nature beyond the control of the County, all items scheduled to be discussed or heard at the meeting will be rescheduled to a later date at 6:00 pm in the County Commissioners Meeting Room and/or virtually.

Charles County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer