FY2026 Proposed Operating and Capital Budgets

FY2026 Proposed Budget Strategic Framework

Foundation of Good Government Frederick County provides open, transparent government where people can participate and make a difference. Residents are energized to shape the future of the County initiatives: · Increase citizen interaction with County government through modernized technology · Engage citizens in the budget process, providing clear information and online budget tools · Develop government leadership through Leadership Frederick County v Make data-driven decisions using evidence-based programs that are outcome oriented · Protect the workforce’s culture of professionalism and high level of customer service

Strategic Goals & Initiatives

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & JOBS · Revitalize the Business & Industry Cabinet · Establish a Business & Industry Sub-Cabinet · Streamline the Permitting Experience for All Customers · Establish an Equal Business Opportunity Program

v Explore Additional Procurement Strategies to Support Local Businesses · Implement the Frederick County Growth Opportunity (GO) Strategy · Lift the Creative Economy · Develop Place-Based Economic Development Models · Provide Targeted Tax Relief to ALICE Families · Establish a Retail Incubator · Support the Diversifying Agricultural Economy v Position Frederick County to Be a National Leader in the Data Center Industry EDUCATION & WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT · Partner with Frederick County Public Schools (FCPS) to Recruit & Retain the Best Educators · Invest in Student Behavioral Health · Develop a Collective Impact Model to Serve the County’s Most Vulnerable Students v Think Creatively about County Spaces to Support Education & Workforce Stakeholders · Partner with FCPS to Develop a Plan for Universal Pre-Kindergarten · Convene a Summit to Create a Comprehensive Workforce Plan · Expand Apprenticeship and Internship Programs GOVERNMENT INNOVATION · Encourage a Culture of Innovation & Failing Forward · Modernize Talent Management · Focus on the Customer Service Experience · Break Down Siloes within the Organization & Foster Enterprise-Wide Thinking

· Develop a Collective Impact Model · Develop a Grant-Making Strategy · Develop an Enterprise-Wide Approach to Technology

· Partner with Data Driven Frederick to Build a New Model for Data-Driven Decision Making v Use the Livable Frederick Master Plan to Create an Outcome-Based Budgeting System

v Develop an Enterprise-Wide Approach to Communications · Overhaul the Website with a Constituent-Focused Design

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