Economic Development Commission — 2026-03-25

These are the minutes of the Queen Anne’s County Economic Development Commission meeting held March 25, 2026, called to order at 9:01 a.m. The Commission approved the agenda and February minutes, and Treasurer Lara Wilson reported an EDC account balance of $8,269.24 (including a $24.14 administrative fee). Commissioner Patrick McLaughlin updated the group on county budget topics (including proposed property tax reductions, library usage review, potential red light/speed cameras, Board of Education funding requests, and solar farm regulation questions) and highlighted student success at the ACE program banquet. QAC Economic & Tourism Development Director Heather Tinelli reported department results and activities for February, including a $2.8 billion GDP with an 8% year-over-year increase, a 2.9% unemployment rate, support for business through accelerator programs (including the Catalyst Q program), a planned visit from the Secretary of Commerce, a successful Construction Roundtable event, upcoming tourism initiatives (boat show and Shore Pours), and plans to refresh museum space. The Commission reviewed County Text Amendments 26-03 through 26-09: 26-03 will be further discussed; 26-04 (adding boat sales/repair and marinas in APKIG to uses over 65,000 sq ft) was supported; 26-05 (adjusting distance measurement for fuel pump exits/entrances) was not supported; 26-06 (increasing maximum impervious surface ratio in the SC District for pre-2026 uses) was approved with one dissenting vote; a motion to support 26-07 was made (outcome not recorded in the provided text). Next meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2026.