News Release # 2026-077

Wedenesday, July 1, 2026

The County Commissioners will hold this public meeting virtually and in person. The public can watch this meeting on Comcast 95 (SD) and 1070 (HD), Verizon FIOS 10, Roku or Apple TV streaming devices (Charles County Government), and the web at www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/VOD. Residents without internet service can listen to the meeting at 301-645-0500.

VIRTUAL COMMISSIONERS’ PUBLIC COMMENT AND PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-IN BEGINS

8 a.m. – To register to speak virtually at the Commissioners’ public comment session or the public hearings, call 240-776-6709. Virtual registration for the public comment session and the public hearings ends at 4 p.m.

IN-PERSON COMMISSIONERS’ PUBLIC COMMENT SIGN-IN BEGINS

4:30 p.m. – In-person registration opens to sign in to provide public comment to the Commissioners.

IN-PERSON COMMISSIONERS’ PUBLIC HEARING SIGN-IN BEGINS

5:30 p.m. – In-person registration opens to sign in to provide public comment for the public hearings.

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Charles County Commissioners’ Meeting

OPEN SESSION

9 a.m. – The Open Session of the Commissioners’ Meeting begins at the Government Building Conference Room (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646)

• Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
• Roll Call
• Proclamations
  • 2026-55 National Parks and Recreation Month
  • 2026-56 Maryland Buy Local Week
• Commissioners’ Comments and Summary of Public Comments: June 24, 2026
• Approval of the Minutes: June 24, 2026
• Announcement:
  •  Next Scheduled Session(s): July 21–22, 2026
• Approval Items
• Work Session: Proposed Bill 2026-04 Charles County Employees Collective Bargaining
• Discussion: Food Truck Regulations, Policies, and Operational Guidelines in County Parks
• Briefing: Hunting Opportunities on Public Lands in Charles County
• Briefing: Enhanced Speed Camera Program
• Update: Oath of Office Change of Venue for 2026

OPEN SESSION

3 p.m. – The Open Session of the Commissioners’ Meeting continues in the Government Building Conference Room (200 Baltimore Street, La Plata, MD 20646)

• Roll Call
• Update from Kaiser Permanente Locating in Charles County
• Charles County Boards and Commissions Annual Updates
  • Homeowners Association Dispute Review Board
  • Nuisance Abatement Hearing Board
• Update: Goals and Objectives – Emergency Preparedness, Response and Safety
• Commissioners’ New Business
• 5 p.m. – Commissioners’ Public Comment Session
  • Link to submit and/or view public written comments
• 6 p.m. – Public Hearing (click the links to submit or view public comments)
  • Proposed Charles County Cable Television Franchise Agreement with Verizon
  • Proposed Bill 2026-06 Zoning Text Amendment 25-189 Flexibility for Accessory Dwelling Units

ADJOURNMENT

Citizens with special needs may contact the Maryland Relay Service at

7-1-1 (Relay Service TDD: 800-735-2258).

Visit www.CharlesCountyMD.gov/CommissionerMeetings for detailed information on the agenda.

Watch previously recorded meetings on the Charles County Government Television website. 

AGENDAS ARE TENTATIVE AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

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