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Cecil County

Cecil County is a county in Maryland. It pays for schools, public works, colleges and police. In 2022, Cecil County spent about $453.9M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.

Collected and spent

In 2022, Cecil County spent about $453.9M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.

Spent
$453.9M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending

Where the money comes from

One tax.

Income tax
2.75%
Source · Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates. Read on May 23, 2026.
DetailsMaryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates (Cecil County)

Where it goes

Twelve service lines.

Schools
$264.0M
Other
$44.0M
Public works
$33.1M
Higher education
$31.4M
Police
$16.6M
Health and human services
$13.7M
Corrections
$12.1M
Fire
$11.8M
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General government
$9.9M
Debt service · past obligation
$7.7M
Courts
$7.3M
Parks and recreation
$2.3M

Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.

Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.

Who decides

The Council passes the budget law each year. It then sets the taxes the budget needs. It also votes on the County Executive's picks for county jobs. 5 Council members, all elected by the whole county.

Adam Streight
County Executive
Term end not published
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Al Miller
Councilmember, at large
Term end not published
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Bob Meffley
Councilmember, at large
Term end not published
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Rebecca Hamilton
Councilmember, at large
Term end not published
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Donna Culberson
Councilmember, at large
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Dawn Branch
Councilmember, at large
Term end not published
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Source · Cecil County, Cecil County, County Council page. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsCecil County, County Council page (Overview) (read 2026-10-10)

When decisions happen

The Council passes the budget law in early June. The 2027 budget law passed on June 2, 2026. It took effect on July 1, 2026.

Each yearThe county budget takes effect on July 1.
Next electionThe next general election is November 3, 2026.
Council seats for Districts 2, 3 and 4 are on the ballot.

How to reach it

Council Office: 410-996-5201
Phone
200 Chesapeake Blvd., Suite 2110, Elkton, MD 21921
Mailing address
Source · Cecil County, Cecil County, Council Bills page. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsCecil County, Council Bills page (Bill 2026-02) (read 2026-10-10)

Also on this tax bill

A Cecil County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.

On every bill in Cecil County

MarylandState
Cecil County Public SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet

On some bills, depending on the address

Cities: 4

ElktonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
PerryvilleNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Port DepositNot in Who Taxes Me yet
North EastNot in Who Taxes Me yet

Sources

Spent
Taxes
Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates. Read on May 23, 2026.
DetailsMaryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates (Cecil County)
Who decides
Cecil County, Cecil County, County Council page. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsCecil County, County Council page (Overview) (read 2026-10-10)
When decisions happen
Cecil County, Cecil County, Council Bills page. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsCecil County, Council Bills page (Bill 2026-02) (read 2026-10-10)
How to reach it
Cecil County, Cecil County, County Council page. Read on October 10, 2026.
DetailsCecil County, County Council page (Contact Us) (read 2026-10-10)
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