Each year on June 14, we celebrate the adoption of our nation’s flag with Flag Day. Let us each use today to reflect on our nation’s history, and recommit ourselves to fulfilling the ideals of liberty and justice for all.
Happy Flag Day, Anne Arundel County.
ALT A graphic from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman recognizing Flag Day.
After six weeks of collaboration, the County Council passed an operating budget yesterday that cut no programs from the one I proposed on May 1, and reallocated only a very small amount of capital funding that we supported.
ALT A quote excerpt from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman's Weekly Letter promoting letter #174.
Magic, in this case, is to respect the views of all seven councilmembers, facilitate consensus, and try to deliver something for each. I take pride in the bipartisan nature of this process, because good ideas come from many sources.
Most years, Trumbauer works to fund council priorities from money freed up by Auditor-recommended efficiency cuts. This year, no operating budget cuts were recommended, so the budget team had to get creative.
To read the full Weekly Letter, visit aacounty.org/county-executiv….
Yesterday the Anne Arundel County Council unanimously voted to pass our FY27 budget. The budget is a collaborative process, and I thank the County Council for working with us over the past six weeks to improve the budget.
ALT A graphic from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman promoting the FY27 Approved Budget Investments.
ALT A graphic from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman promoting the FY27 Approved Budget Education Investments.
ALT A graphic from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman promoting the FY27 Approved Budget Health & Human Services Investments.
ALT A graphic from Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman promoting the FY27 Approved Budget Public Safety Investments.
This budget lowers property taxes, funds a record $73.4 million increase to support our public schools, expands health and human services programs to protect our communities from federal threats, and grows our public safety agencies to keep our communities safe.
With my final budget, we leave a house in good order. A foundation from which we can truly make Anne Arundel County The Best Place - For All. I encourage you to explore our FY27 budget investments at AACounty.Org/FY27Budget.
Our second River Days Festival of the summer is just under a month away! On July 11, join us at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis for a fun-filled day on the South River and Harness Creek from 11 am to 3 pm.
ALT A graphic from Anne Arundel County promoting the second River Days Festival on July 11, 2026.
River Days Festivals are free, family friendly events meant to educate our residents about the Chesapeake Bay and help them fall in love with the natural beauty of our home.
In addition to boat rides and educational exhibitors, there will be crafts, live music from the Groove Spot Band & Show, face painting and more.
To learn more about River Days and find boat ride times, visit AACounty.Org/RiverDays.
I want to thank the County Council for their partnership in creating a budget that will enhance the lives of our residents and leave the next administration a solid foundation from which we can truly make Anne Arundel County The Best Place - For All.
This #ThankYouThursday, I want to recognize and thank the outstanding Maryland Department of Service and Civic Innovation’s Service Year members who spent the past nine months working for Anne Arundel County Government.
ALT Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman poses for a photo with the Maryland Service Year interns who served in his office.
Throughout the past year, they have received hands-on experience learning county operations and connecting residents to services. Each has grown during their time here, and I know they have bright futures ahead of them.