Maryland Association of Counties

MACo is the non-partisan voice of all 24 Maryland counties, promoting effective, efficient government through advocacy, education, and collaboration. #MACoCon

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

This week on the @Conduit_St_Pod: a breakdown of Maryland’s #budget and BRFA — and what it all means for counties.

From pension cost shifts to 911 funding, emergency management, and more, @KKinnally_MACo and @msanderson_MACo unpack the biggest county concerns as session heads into its final stretch. #MDGA26 #CountyNews #Podcast #Politics #LocalGov

🎧 Listen: https://t.co/e8csDP6dGa

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🌳 @FredCoGovMD secured over $1.5M in new grants to expand its Creek ReLeaf program. https://t.co/Bj6DSPf1QI

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🏆 #BaltimoreCity Recreation & Parks has earned its first National Gold Medal Grand Plaque! https://t.co/Ez6R4AqBWB

[Baltimore County @BaltCoGov]

Our Department of Planning recently launched their placemaking toolkit, giving community organizations guidance and support to turn ideas into projects that bring people together, strengthen neighborhoods and reflect the character of local communities.

Check it out! ⤵️

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

🏘️ @BaltCoGov has launched a new toolkit to help community groups turn ideas for public spaces into projects. https://t.co/wPReh9DV8m

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Maryland’s Prescription Drug Affordability Board (PDAB) is moving forward with efforts to reduce prescription drug costs, with new savings expected for state and local governments. #MDcounties #PDAB #RxDrugs https://t.co/3W9ohBK6DM

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

Talbot County Announces First Round of Community Reinvestment and Repair Fund (CRRF) Investments #MDcounties #CRRF https://t.co/rTkBheGa2I

[Kevin Kinnally @KKinnally_MACo]

#Maryland #counties all levy property taxes, but the same one-cent increase can generate more than $25 million in one jurisdiction and less than $500,000 in another.

The difference comes down to the size and makeup of the local property tax base.

#MDpolitics #localgov

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In Garrett County, autumn is a celebration complete with parades, foliage tours, and, perhaps surprisingly, plenty of turkey. 🦃🍂🍁 https://t.co/aFIjZMb07i

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With #MDcounties now deciding whether to participate in Maryland’s #FAMLI State Plan or pursue an Equivalent Private Insurance Plan (EPIP), the next question is: what happens next? #PaidLeave #MDpolitics https://t.co/nLfDpxAjvc

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

🗳️ Maryland needs Election Judges and Election Day Pages for the 2026 General Election! https://t.co/Zg7ATyN6An

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

Deep Dive: What Is One Penny on the Property Tax Worth? #MDpolitics #localgov #MDGA27 @KKinnally_MACo https://t.co/riM3HfeO37

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🛒 New for county procurement teams: NACo’s Public Promise Procurement offers a competitively bid option for purchasing through Amazon Business. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/boQ8dUUaIN

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

📈 Every $1 invested in county economic development generated an average $11.67 return, up from $9.18 in @MEDAmd’s previous study (new record). All 24 Maryland jurisdictions participated in this year’s analysis. More on Conduit Street ⬇️ https://t.co/qVRyYcOvga

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

What county program deserves statewide recognition?

MACo’s County Innovation Awards honor leading-edge programs improving service delivery and quality of life for Maryland residents.

One rural + one urban county will be recognized.

Deadline: Oct. 23
🔗 https://t.co/AAnFPNvCSa

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This episode of The Briefing Room is brought to you with support from Local Government Insurance Trust (LGIT). Learn more about LGIT at https://t.co/WrZTeNlEAN

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🏠 Washington is back in the housing conversation.

@RepJohnnyO joins @DomButchko_MACo & Terry Hickey (@BaltCoGov) on #TheBriefingRoom to unpack the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, what it means for counties & where local authority fits.

🎧https://t.co/4ZmPWI5vkt

@Conduit_St_Pod #Housing #LocalGov #MDCounties #Podcast

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Federal #988 Bill Would Boost Local Crisis Response Funding #MDpolitics #localgov https://t.co/V2xvl1BKgR

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MD Treasurer's Office shared credit agency concerns with the Capital Debt Affordability Committee before final vote this Friday. Warnings stem from weak economic growth, projected structural deficits, and low reserves relative to peer states. https://t.co/I4QEtw4Y17

[Maryland Association of Counties @MDCounties]

🏠 Washington is back in the housing conversation.

@RepJohnnyO joins @DomButchko_MACo & Terry Hickey (@BaltCoGov) on #TheBriefingRoom to unpack the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, what it means for counties & where local authority fits.

🎧https://t.co/4ZmPWI5vkt

@Conduit_St_Pod #Housing #LocalGov #MDCounties #Podcast

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💻 Maryland’s county #IT leaders are coming together Oct. 22 for a deep dive into the technology issues shaping local government.
On the agenda: AI, cybersecurity, modernization, federal IT trends & more.
View the agenda + register ➡️ https://t.co/jTSQ6GioOi
#MDCounties #Conference #LocalGov