Fitzwater proposes $1.02 billion operating budget, no tax increase for fiscal year 2026

Fitzwater proposes $1.02 billion operating budget, no tax increase for fiscal year 2026

Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater's proposed $1.02 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 does not include any increases to property or income tax rates.

Education A Top Priority In Frederick County Executive's Proposed Fiscal Year 2026 Budget

But she says actions on the federal and state levels impacted the preparation of her budget. Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater Frederick, Md (KM) A proposed fiscal year 2026 budget totaling $1.02 billion was introduced on Tuesday by Frederick County Executive Jessica Fitzwater. She said public education  is her top priority. “When I became County Executive, Frederick County was spending $390 million a year on public education. In this…