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Citizens Encouraged to Attend Public Budget Hearing

HAGERSTOWN, MD (May 13, 2022) – The Washington County Office of Budget and Finance reminds citizens that a public budget hearing on the proposed real property tax rate increase will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at the Atlee Kepler Theater, Hagerstown Community College,11400 Robinwood Drive, Hagerstown, Maryland. The public budget hearing video stream will be available on Facebook – Washington County Government – Maryland; on YouTube – Washington County, MD Board of County Commissioners.
 
The hearing is open to the public, and public testimony is encouraged. 
 
To view the Citizens’ Guide to the Budget 2023, click the button below.
 
Persons with questions regarding this hearing may call the Office of the County Commissioners at 240-313-2204 for further information. Individuals requiring special accommodations are requested to contact the Office of the County Commissioners at 240-313-2204 (V), 240-313-2077 (TDD), or dial 711 Maryland Relay to make arrangements no later than five working days before the hearing.
 
For additional information, please contact Washington County’s Public Relations and Marketing Department at 240-313-2380 or [email protected].
 
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For those required to travel, exercise caution on the roadways. If driving is necessary, ensure your vehicle is completely cleared, drive at a reduced speed, practice caution, and avoid crowding or passing plows.
 
We’ll keep the public informed of any changes. Stay updated by monitoring Washington County Government’s website and social media channels for the latest information. Your safety is our priority!