Collected and spent
In 2022, Talbot County spent about $156.1M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$156.1M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Income tax
2.4%
Source · Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates (Talbot County)Where it goes
13 service lines.
Schools
$77.0M
Other
$21.1M
Public works
$11.6M
Fire
$8.4M
General government
$5.7M
Transit
$5.4M
Parks and recreation
$5.0M
Corrections
$4.9M
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Police
$4.2M
Courts
$4.2M
Debt service · past obligation
$3.3M
Health and human services
$2.9M
Library
$2.4M
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
Talbot County is a charter county. The charter gives the Council all of the county's law-making power. The Council passes the yearly budget law, then levies the taxes it calls for. 5 Council members, all elected at large.
Chuck Callahan
Council Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Pete Lesher
Council Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Keasha Haythe
Council Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Lynn Mielke
Council Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Dave Stepp
Council Member, at large
Next election
November 3, 2026
Source · Talbot County, Talbot County Charter, sections 202, 612 and 614, on eCode360. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Talbot County Charter, sections 202, 612 and 614, on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The Council must pass the budget law by June 1. It takes effect on July 1, the first day of the fiscal year.
Each yearThe county budget year runs July 1 to June 30.
November 3, 2026Election for 5 seats
How to reach it
Council office: (410) 770-8001
Phone
smoran@talbotcountymd.gov (Secretary/Clerk to the County Council)
Email
South Wing, Talbot County Courthouse, 11 North Washington Street, Suite 13, Easton, MD 21601
Mailing address
Source · Talbot County, Talbot County Charter, sections 601 and 612, on eCode360. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Talbot County Charter, sections 601 and 612, on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
A Talbot County address pays these governments too. Which cities apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Talbot County
MarylandState
Talbot County Public SchoolsNot in Who Taxes Me yet
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 4
EastonNot in Who Taxes Me yet
CordovaNot in Who Taxes Me yet
TrappeNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Tilghman IslandNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Sources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Office of the Comptroller of Maryland, Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Maryland Comptroller — 2024 Local Income Tax Rates (Talbot County)Who decides
Talbot County, Talbot County Charter, sections 202, 612 and 614, on eCode360. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Talbot County Charter, sections 202, 612 and 614, on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Talbot County, Talbot County Charter, sections 601 and 612, on eCode360. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Talbot County Charter, sections 601 and 612, on eCode360 (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Talbot County, Talbot County, Council Contact Information page. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Talbot County, Council Contact Information page (read 2026-10-10)What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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