The Mayor vetoed two lines in the FY27 budget passed by Council on Wednesday, so per the City Charter, a Special Meeting has been scheduled for this coming Monday to vote on whether to override each veto. I’ve shared my analysis in a recent blog post, and below please find the meeting information.

Note: Special Meetings typically do not have a Public Hearing component, though the meeting is open to the public and residents are welcome to attend. Residents can also reach out to Councilmembers in advance of the meeting to let them know their position.

See the City of Laurel’s meeting page for the official record, and if any agenda item holds interest for you, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me as your voice helps me shape legislation and decisions.

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AGENDA

  1. Call to Order - Council President Brencis D. Smith

  2. Roll Call - Sara A. Green, CPM, MMC, Clerk

  3. Consideration of a Motion to Override the Mayoral Line-Item Veto 1. Family Resiliency Program Funding $1,000,000 Restored per the Mayor’s Veto Memorandum dated May 28, 2026 Regarding Ordinance No. 2055- An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland Adopting the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and to Levy Property Taxes; and to Authorize the Collection of Such Taxes as Amended and Passed by the City Council on May 27, 2026

  4. Consideration of a Motion to Override the Mayoral Line-Item Veto 2. Funding for the Laurel Independent Monthly Insert $30,000 Restored per the Mayor’s Veto Memorandum dated May 28, 2026 Regarding Ordinance No. 2055- An Ordinance of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland Adopting the General Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program of the Mayor and City Council of Laurel, Maryland for the Fiscal Year July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027 and to Levy Property Taxes; and to Authorize the Collection of Such Taxes as Amended and Passed by the City Council on May 27, 2026

  5. Adjournment

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