In this episode of Let’s Get Fiscal, Charles County’s new Director of Fiscal & Administrative Services, Jake Dyer, breaks down the FY2026 budget. Learn how community input helped shape a balanced plan—without raising property or income taxes. Jake also shares the challenges caused by state-level cost shifts and explains how you can stay informed.

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You can find all the Fiscal Year 2026 budget supporting documents, including the  "Budget in Brief" book on the Budget Division's webpage here: https://www.charlescountymd.gov/government/departments/fiscal-and-administrative-services/budget-division or you can view the "Budget in Brief" book directly here  https://www.charlescountymd.gov/home/showpublisheddocument/28225/638841951672570000

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