NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

 Re: Frederick County Amended Income Tax Rate Brackets Ordinance

The County Council (“Council”) of Frederick County, Maryland, will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. (or soon thereafter), in the First Floor Hearing Room, 12 E. Church Street, Frederick, Maryland, to consider a proposed Amended Ordinance to set the Frederick County Income Tax Rates.

Copies of the staff report may be obtained from the Frederick County Division of Finance by contacting Ms. Erin White (301-600-1117 / ewhite@frederickcountymd.gov), 12 E. Church Street, Frederick, Maryland 21701. 

Individuals will be given an opportunity to be heard at the public hearing. Public comments will be limited to three (3) minutes per speaker. For those planning to attend the public hearing in person, face masks are recommended, but not required.

The Council will utilize a web portal that can be found at www.FrederickCountyMD.gov/CouncilMeetings which will allow the public to participate in Council meetings. Individuals can watch the live public hearing via FCG TV (Channel 19), send written comments to councilmembers@frederickcountymd.gov, or use the toll-free number listed below to listen, speak live or leave voice mail messages that will be aired during the public comment portion of Council meetings.

The public is reminded that all comments, both written and oral, will be made part of the public record. Voice mail messages and callers should include your name and address at the beginning of your comment. The toll-free number is 855-925-2801, provide the meeting code 8365, and press *2 to leave a voice mail message or press *3 to enter a muted queue to speak live during the public comment portion of the meeting. Please continue to stay tuned as the Council continues to try and meet the needs of all of its residents during these challenging times.

Persons requiring special accommodations for this public hearing are requested to contact the Council’s Office at 301-600-1135 (TTY: Use Maryland Relay) to make the necessary arrangements no later than three (3) business days prior to the hearing.

Frederick County, Maryland, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, familial status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or source of income.

BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COUNCIL
Brad W. Young, President