2025 Annual Report - Report - Page 13
The County’s online engagement platform, “Stay Engaged,
Charles County,” remained a key tool for gathering public
input. In 2025, 12 active projects invited residents to
share feedback on topics ranging from the fiscal year
budget to planning initiatives and capital improvement
projects. Two initiatives drew especially strong participation. The “Share Your Thoughts: What Do You Envision
for the New Sports and Wellness Complex?” survey generated 2,114 responses, while “Dollars and Sense: How Should
Charles County Budget for Fiscal Year 2026?” received 1,347
responses, underscoring residents’ interest in shaping major
investments and financial priorities.
STAY ENGAGED,
CHARLES COUNTY
Active engagement
projects
12
Sports and Wellness
Complex survey responses
2,114
Fiscal 2026 Budget “Dollars
and Sense” survey responses
1,347
DIGITAL OUTREACH
Visit the Stay Engaged website at:
Charles-County-MD.civilspace.io/en
Staff facilitated and attended a variety of community meetings and outreach events. More than 300 residents attended
an informational meeting at the new Spor ts and Wellness
Complex, making it the highest attended County public meeting
of the year. The County also hosted a “Stay Connected with
Charles County Government Night” at a Southern Maryland
Blue Crabs game at Regency Furniture Stadium and maintained
a strong presence at the annual Charles County Fair, ensuring
residents could access information and resources in familiar
community settings.
Toge t h er, t h e s e e f f or t s dem ons t r a t e Char le s Coun t y
Government’s ongoing commitment to transparency, accessibility, and meaningful public participation.
MEETINGS AND
EVENTS
300+ attendees at the Sports and
Wellness Complex public meeting
Outreach Night with the Southern
Maryland Blue Crabs at Regency
Furniture Stadium
County presence at the annual Charles
County Fair
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Charles County Government Annual Report • 2025
Social media continued to play a vital role in keeping the community informed and connected. Across platforms, the County
shared more than 1,000 posts in 2025, including 154 videos
that generated over 80,000 views. The County’s digital presence also grew by more than 1,000 new followers, reflecting
increased public engagement online.
1,000+ social media posts
154 videos shared
80,000+ video views
1,000+ new followers gained
