Legislation Details

Reference No. CR-115-2026    Draft No. 1
Type: Resolution Status: To Committee
Meeting Body Sitting as the Committee of the Whole
Meeting Date 10/26/2026
Introduced Date Public Hearing Date
Effective date:    
Title: A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR A COUNTY-OWNED GROCERY STORE for the purpose of directing the Council Administrator to designate appropriate staff to identify best practices and steps for the implementation of a County-owned grocery store.
Attachments: 1. R2026115, 2. CR-115-2026 Summary, 3. Committee Report CR-115-2026
Contact: Josh Hamlin, Legislative Attorney

Title

A RESOLUTION CONCERNING IMPLEMENTATION PLAN FOR A COUNTY-OWNED GROCERY STORE for the purpose of directing the Council Administrator to designate appropriate staff to identify best practices and steps for the implementation of a County-owned grocery store.

 

Background

This resolution will direct the Council Administrator to designate a multidisciplinary team from Legislative Branch staff to coordinate with the appropriate Executive Branch agencies and outside entities to develop a pilot proposal for a County-owned grocery store. The resolution specifies actions for the group to take in preparing the pilot proposal, and requires the proposal to be presented to the County Council not less than 180 days following the resolution’s adoption.