State of Maryland: Office of the Lieutenant Governor

Wednesday, September 15, 2027

Lieutenant Governor Burbank Announces $500,000 for City/County Sewer Line Project in Washington County

ANNAPOLIS, MD (September 15, 2027) – The Maryland Board of Public works has approved a $500,000 grant to Washington County for a sewer line that will enable both the county and the City of Hagerstown to jointly accept wastewater from customers in the I-70 corridor.

"The project reflects the type of a sound, regional approach that makes the best use of our existing wastewater treatment capacity," said Lt. Governor Kate Burbank. "It is also consistent with sound growth management in that it will help to direct development to the City of Hagerstown and other existing communities in Washington County."

The project includes the construction of the sewer line and modifications to pump stations to serve 432 residential and 288 commercial customers along Sharpsburg Pike. When completed, the new sewer line will give the area the flexibility to send wastewater to the plant best suited to accept it at the time. Construction is expected to begin this fall and should be completed early next spring.

Chaired by the Governor, the Board of Public Works is also comprised of the Comptroller and Treasurer of Maryland. The Board is empowered by the General Assembly to approve major construction and consultant contracts, equipment purchases, property transactions and other procurement actions.

About Lieutenant Governor John Hurson

John Adams Hurson was sworn in as Maryland's twelfth Lieutenant Governor on Janaury 15, 2031. Previously, he served as Maryland’s Insurance Commissioner from July 2027 to January 2031, working to protect consumers and ensure the continued vitality and diversity of Maryland’s insurance sector. Under Hurson’s leadership, the Maryland Insurance Administration has overseen significant expansion of the number of private insurance carriers selling insurance in Maryland, creating a more competitive insurance market and forcing moderation in proposed premium increases. Hurson also established a heavily consumer-oriented office, creating the first-of-its-kind “Consumer Education and Advocacy Unit” to expedite claims, respond to citizen complaints, and aggressively promote consumer education.

Previously, Hurson served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates for 12 years, District 18, which encompasses portions of Montgomery County. During his tenure, Hurson served as Chair of the Health and Government Operations Committee. Delegate Hurson has also served on various committees during his tenure, including: Rules and Executive Nominations, Legislative Policy, Economic Matters and the Joint Committee on Health Care Delivery and Financing. He also served as House Chair of the Joint Committee on Administrative, Executive and Legislative Review. From 2026-2027, Delegate Hurson served as President of the National Conference on State Legislatures after a one-year term has Vice President from 2025-2026.

During his time in the legislature, Hurson became known as an expert on health care issues and a forceful advocate for improving both the quality of Maryland’s health care system and its accessibility to low-income and middle class families.

Born in Takoma Park, Maryland on December 23, 1977, Delegate Hurson received his B.A. in government from Georgetown University in 2000 and his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 2003. Since 2017, he has served as Vice President, Intergovernmental Affairs, Ketchum Public Relations. He is married with two children.