Westminster, MD, Thursday, May 1, 2025 –The Carroll County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at 7 p.m. to receive and consider comments regarding the Fiscal Year 2026 Proposed Budget. The hearing will be held at the Carroll County Arts Center located at 91 W. Main Street in Westminster. Doors open at 6:30p.m.

Citizens are encouraged to learn more about the budget process and view the entire FY2026 budget by visiting https://www.carrollcountymd.gov/budget. The public is encouraged to participate by viewing the livestream on the county's YouTube channel.

Comments must be made in person during the hearing. Individuals who are unable to attend and wish to comment may submit their remarks directly to Ted Zaleski, Director of Management and Budget, at tzaleski@carrollcountymd.gov or the Board of Commissioners at commissioners@carrollcountymd.gov. Comments must be received by Tuesday, May 6^th.

Additional Budget Work Sessions may be held by the commissioners to make any modifications to the proposed budget based on the information received during the Budget Public Hearing. These work sessions are tentatively scheduled for Tuesday, May 13^th, and Tuesday, May 20^th.  from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. in room 003 at the County Office Building in Westminster.

The FY2026 budget adoption is planned for Thursday, May 22^nd.

Updated information can be viewed on the Bureau of Budget webpage. Comments and questions can be submitted via the webpage or sent to Director Ted Zaleski at tzaleski@carrollcountymd.gov.

Meeting times and places are subject to change, so please check the county website or call 410-386-2400 to confirm.

Previous meetings are available for viewing on the county meeting portal and the county YouTube channel.