PUBLIC NOTICE 

Notice is hereby given that the County Commissioners of Charles County, Maryland will conduct a public hearing on May 5, 2020 at 6:00 PM to consider the Fiscal Year 2021 Operating Budgets, the 2021-2025 Capital Improvement Program, and proposed fees, rates, and charges.

The meeting will be held remotely via video teleconference.  Persons with questions or wanting more information regarding this hearing may call (301) 645-0570 for further information.  The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged.

Copies of the operating and capital budgets and the proposed fees, rates, and charges are available on our website www.charlescountymd.gov/government/fiscal-and-administrative-services/budget/future-budget.

Due to COVID19, and in lieu of public appearance: Citizens can watch via CCGTV on cable access channels, Comcast: 95 and Verizon FIOS: 10, view on line at https://www.charlescountymd.gov/our-county/ccgtv-live-stream. If you are unable to watch, use the call-in number to listen to the Public Hearing at 301-645-0500.

To speak during the meeting a call-in option is available.  Please call 301-885-2779 to register to speak during the public hearing.  Registration to speak will begin at 8:00 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. on May 5, 2020. If you are registered to speak, you will be called to speak during the meeting between 6:00- 9:00 p.m. on May 5, 2020. If you are not available to speak when you are called, we have the right to move onto the next caller.

Comments will be accepted May 5, 2020 starting at 8:00 a.m. through May 7, 2020, 5:00 p.m. by using the e-comment feature at www.charlescountymd.gov/FY2021BudgetHearing or calling 301-645-0652 to leave a message. Written comments may also be mailed to: Commissioners of Charles County, 200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, Maryland 20646.  Written comments must be received no later than May 11, 2020.