WASHINGTON COUNTY APPROVED BUDGET
FY 2026
Women’s Commission – Department 11000
Contact: Dawn Marcus
The Commission for Women is an advisory body appointed by the Board of County Commissioners, to promote the role of women, advocate on behalf of women, and celebrate the accomplishments of women and girls in Washington County, MD.
Department Description/Function
The Commission for Women identifies problems, defines issues, and recommends policies and solutions that would change practices which prevent the full participation of women in today’s society by supporting the advancement of women and goals in Washington County.
Goals Fiscal Year 2026
To serve as a source of information and referral for women. To identify, research, and find solutions to the problems of women and girls in our community. To promote the full and equal participation of women in work, government, and society. To strengthen home life by directing attention to critical problems confronting women as wives, mothers, homemakers, workers and individuals. To recommend methods of overcoming discrimination against women in public and private employment and encourage women to become candidates for public office. To secure appropriate recognition of women’s accomplishments and contributions to Washington County.
Accomplishments Fiscal Year 2025
The Commission for Women partnered with TEDxHagerstown Women which brought a global stage to Western MD highlighting local and regional speakers. Partnered with Western Maryland Consortium, Brooke’s House, Middletown Valley Bank, and the Washington County Board of Commissioners and hosted financial literacy classes and goal setting classes for women in residential recovery from substance abuse and addiction. Hosted the Women’s Community Support Fair.
2026 Budget Document
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