Projects residents can actually feel.
These are the board-level issues that show up repeatedly in resident conversations: school capacity, emergency response readiness, and how county growth gets funded and managed over time.
Fourth High School
FCPS says the fourth high school is scheduled to open in August 2029 on the site near Admiral Richard E. Byrd Middle School, with capacity for 1,250 students at opening and room to grow to 1,600 as county enrollment continues to rise.
New Fire Department
Due to the growth in Frederick County, a new fire station is a top priority. Mike is excited that Station 22 will be located out near the growing Lake Frederick residential community.
Funding The County
Schools, roads, and public safety all cost money. The board has to balance priorities through disciplined budgeting, long-range planning, and transparent financial tradeoffs without pushing unnecessary pressure onto taxpayers.