WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Host our second annual Emergency Preparedness Expo, increasing the amount of preparedness information available at the event. Include more safety demonstrations.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
Expanded public information video series by producing and releasing 15 new videos. Increased social media reach by almost 53% across all Washington County Government platforms. Increased website views by almost 18%. Developed and implemented a comprehensive marketing strategy for Washington County divisions and departments, Black Rock Golf Course, and Hagerstown Regional Airport. Established efficient communication channels with County staff and the public through the implementation of Everbridge. Launched employee notification capabilities and developed emergency communication templates. Maintained consistent and proper branding across all Washington County Government materials including digital, print, video, website and social media platforms. Finalized event plans for the 250 th Anniversary celebration. Hosted our first Emergency Preparedness Expo at the Public Safety Training Center. The event was a huge success with over a thousand people attending throughout the day.
Key Data
FY2023 Actual
FY2024 Actual
FY2025 Estimated 1,500,000
FY2026 Projected 1,575,000
Programs/Services Provided
1,256,820
1,492,771
Total Website Views
432,789
741,835
798,259
838,172
Social Media Reach
305
144
607
670
Ice Cream Trail Participants
N/A
393
350
360
Press Releases Distributed
1,104 added
Add 800 new
968 added
1,384 added
Email Subscribers
2024 Budget 550,070
2025 Budget 653,250
2026 Budget 912,240
Category Funding Sources
$ Change
% Change
General Fund Support
258,990
39.65%
Grants/Intergovernmental
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Fees/Charges
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Total
550,070
653,250
912,240
258,990
39.65%
2024 Budget 450,120
2025 Budget 552,250
2026 Budget 553,930
Program Expenditures by Category
$ Change
% Change
Wages and Benefits
1,680
0.30%
Operating
99,950
101,000
358,310
257,310
254.76%
Capital Outlay
0
0
0
0
0.00%
Total
550,070
653,250
912,240
258,990
39.65%
2026 Budget Document
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