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County Budget for FY26
How we spend our tax dollars should reflect our community’s priorities. County Executive Jessica Fitzwater is preparing Fiscal Year 2026's operating and capital budgets based on input...
Frederick Forward: County Executive Newsletter
Welcome to Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater's monthly column, "Frederick Forward." Here you will find information on County initiatives, news, community events, resources,...
Home Stretch
Increasing access to reliable internet services is a top priority for Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater As part of our ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide, Frederick County’s...
Police Accountability Board
Welcome to the Police Accountability Board's page.
Background:
In the wake of incidents across the country of misconduct and criminal acts involving police officers, particularly...
Board of Elections
Board of Health
Welcome to the Frederick County Board of Health's virtual meeting room. You can watch and listen live to our meetings.
Capital Improvement Projects
This webpage has been created as a portal for the Office of Transportation Engineering's Capital Improvement Project virtual meetings.
Boards and Commissions
Frederick County Government has many boards and commissions. During the COVID-19 pandemic, all meetings are being held virtually in the interest of public health. Boards that accept public...
County Council
Welcome to the Frederick County Council's virtual meeting room. You can watch and listen to our meetings, speak live, or leave a voice mail message to be played during our public comment period.
Active Surveys & Projects
Point of Rocks Stream Restoration and Pond Decommissioning Project
Thank you for visiting this page regarding the second phase of the Point of Rocks Stream Restoration Project. There was a public meeting held virtually on June 23, 2021. We have incorporated feedback from...
Health Fair Survey
Livable Frederick
Board of Zoning Appeals
Welcome to the public portal for the Frederick County Board of Zoning Appeals. On this site, you can watch live meetings and submit comments for the public record. The Board of Zoning Appeals meets...
80 Connector Feedback
Transit Services of Frederick County (Transit) is looking for public feedback from users and potential users of the 80 North-West Connector (service between Frederick Towne Mall, Whittier, Frederick County...
10 Connector Feedback
Transit Services of Frederick County (Transit) is looking for public feedback from users and potential users of the 10 Mall-to-Mall Connector (service between Frederick Towne Mall and Francis Scott Key...
Data Centers Workgroup
Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater created the Data Centers Workgroup to examine existing laws and other issues related to the relatively new and rapidly changing industry. The workgroup serves...
Division of Energy & Environment
This page provides information on various projects of the Division of Energy and Environment (DEE) that may offer public meetings or request input. Our agency offers practical solutions...
County Executive Press Conferences
County Executive Jessica Fitzwater's press conferences and briefings will be streamed to this page. To see closed captions in different languages during a live broadcast, click the Translate button...
Transition Priorities
County Executive Jessica Fitzwater’s Administration prioritizes the values of inclusion, sustainability, and accountability as we work together to fulfill our Livable Frederick vision of a unique...
West Frederick Library Branch
A library branch has been proposed for the western side of the City of Frederick. At a community meeting on May 2, two possible locations were discussed. Video of the meeting is posted below. You...
Past Surveys & Projects
Fall 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey
Transit Services of Frederick County (Transit) is looking for public feedback from current Transit riders and potential Transit riders across Frederick County. Transit is interested in ways to improve...
East Frederick Shuttle
Transit Services of Frederick County (Transit) is looking for public feedback from users and potential users of the East Frederick Shuttle. Transit is investigating potential timing and route modifications...
Middletown/Myersville Recreational Trail Planning Study
Frederick County Department of Planning is studying the feasibility to build a new recreational trail for people walking and biking connecting between Middletown and Myersville across I-70. This connection...
Budget for FY2022
To gather public input, the County Executive holds public hearings every December and March as she develops her budget for the next fiscal year. Work is beginning now on the budget for Fiscal Year...
Meetings & Events
Upcoming Events
Public Hearing (March 19)
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Commission for Women Meeting
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Immigrant Affairs Commission Meeting
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Participants can attend the Immigrant Affairs Commission meetings:
-In-person at: Winchester Hall 12 E Church St. Frederick, MD 21701
- Join via Microsoft Teams or listen via toll free line.
Equity & Inclusion Commission Meeting
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Immigrant Affairs Commission Meeting
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Participants can attend the Immigrant Affairs Commission meetings:
-In-person at: Winchester Hall 12 E Church St. Frederick, MD 21701
- Join via Microsoft Teams or listen via toll free line.
Past Events
Planning Commission Meeting 03.12.2025
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Dial: 1-855-925-2801
Workshop - March 11, 2025 @ 5:30p.m.
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- Dial: 1-855-925-2801 (The phone line will be open a few moments prior to meeting start time)
- Enter Code: 8365
- Press: * for meeting options
- Press 1 to listen to the meeting
- Press 2 to record a comment (only those voicemails made after the start time of the meeting will be played during the meeting)
- Press 3 to be placed in a muted queue to speak during the council meeting (only those placed in the queue after the start time of the meeting will be taken during public comment)
- You must state your name and address at the beginning of your phone call or voicemail for it to be presented during the meeting. Please do not say your phone number as this will be made public.
- Please send requests for interpreting services to aboroughs@frederickcountymd.gov at least 3 business days prior to the meeting.
AGENDA:
- Call to Order
- Moment of Silence and Pledge of Allegiance
- Quorum Call
- Public Comments (5:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.) - Members of the public will be given three (3) minutes to provide comments.
Public comments will be accepted on the Council’s public portal at FrederickCountyMD.gov/CouncilMeetings, or by calling toll-free 855- 925-2801, entering meeting code 8365, and leaving a voicemail message or to enter into a queue for live public comment during the meeting. Written comments will be included in the Council record and minutes.
Proposed Bill - Amendment to Frederick County Uniformed Employees Retirement Plan – Benefit Enhancement for 911 Specialists in the Department of Emergency Communications - Erin White, Director, Finance Division and Emily Fiftal, Director, Human Resources Division
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Public Comments - Members of the public will be given three (3) minutes to provide comments.
Public comments will be accepted via email on the Council’s public portal, FrederickCountyMD.gov/CouncilMeetings, or by calling toll-free 855- 925-2801, entering meeting code 8365, pressing *2 to leave a voicemail message or pressing *3 to enter a muted queue for live public comment during the meeting. Written comments will be included in the Council record and minutes.
Upcoming Meetings
- Tuesday, March 18, 2025 – Legislative Day
- Tuesday, March 25, 2025 - Workshop
- Adjourn
Press Conference: Capital Budget Highlights
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County Executive Jessica Fitzwater will unveil highlights of her proposed capital budget, and an overview of the operating budget, at a press conference. The conference will be live streamed on this page and on FCG TV.
Equity & Inclusion Commission Meeting
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Participants can attend the Equity & Inclusion Commission meetings:
-In-person at: Winchester Hall 12 E Church St. Frederick, MD 21701
- Join via Microsoft Teams or listen via toll free line.
Immigrant Affairs Commission Meeting[Copy 1/7/2025][Copy 1/7/2025][Copy 1/7/2025]
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Participants can attend the Immigrant Affairs Commission meetings:
-In-person at: Winchester Hall 12 E Church St. Frederick, MD 21701
- Join via Microsoft Teams or listen via toll free line.
People are invited to comment about their budget priorities during the County Executive's public hearing. You can comment in person at Winchester Hall, or over the phone using the number below.