Brandon Russell 4/19/26 Brandon Russell 4/19/26

Commissioner’s FY27 Proposed Budget

After multiple work sessions earlier this year, the St. Mary’s County Commissioners have approved a $682.7 million recommended budget for fiscal year 2027, advancing the proposal to a public hearing scheduled for April 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Chopticon High School.

Brandon Russell 1/15/25 Brandon Russell 1/15/25

Rescue Squad Tax Increase

Leonardtown, Hollywood Make Requests

Brandon Russell 1/1/25 Brandon Russell 1/1/25

SMECO Annual Member Meeting

Board of Directors Election

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SMECO Proposes Rate Increase

Utility Needs Add’l $37.9M In Revenue

Brandon Russell 12/31/24 Brandon Russell 12/31/24

Raising the Income Tax

Approving Vote Ends Contentious Meeting

Brandon Russell 12/31/24 Brandon Russell 12/31/24

Fire Dept Tax Increases

Leonardtown, Mechanicsville, and Ridge Affected

Brandon Russell 12/30/24 Brandon Russell 12/30/24

You Work Hard For the Money

I heard this a lot while I was campaigning: “Tax and Spend Democrat. Democrats think they know how to spend your money better than you.” But, the Commissioners have raised property taxes for the last several years. The Commissioners raised Income Tax in the past, held on to large, unspent fund balances, and consistently raised fees. The Commissioners are all Republicans.

Brandon Russell 12/30/24 Brandon Russell 12/30/24

Excise Tax Increase

Explaining the Excise Tax increase.