Eric C. Olson

Own the Block commercial real estate education initiative

Program costs would be borne by the Economic Development Corporation; no figure stated.

Street Vending Regulation and Enforcement

Fines now start at $500 after a mandatory warning, lower than the $1,000 penalty for illegal dumping, with a free or low-cost pilot permit expected.

2026 Summer Youth Enrichment Program Outcomes

Program growth depends on federal and local funding, which has plateaued; expansion requires new business partnerships.

High-Wage Employer Fast Track Program (CB-105-2026)

The county doesn't have this budgeted yet — DPIE says it would need funded permit project managers for each qualified employer, though agencies will try to produce a cost estimate in the coming weeks.

Cannabis Reinvestment and Restoration Board overhaul

Reshapes how cannabis tax revenue reinvestment is governed countywide.

County-Owned Grocery Store Implementation Plan

A county-owned grocery store would involve public capital and operating commitments.

County Equity Participation Authority Act (CB-001-2026)

Could put county dollars into development deals as an equity owner rather than just grants or loans — with unknown exposure until the bill is finalized.

County equity stakes in development projects

Would have exposed county funds to development investments, with caps on financial exposure; now deferred.

AI Education and Workforce Readiness

National Harbor immersive entertainment venue financing

Up to $215 million in bonds, repaid from National Harbor district tax revenues rather than the county's general obligation.

Sister city relationship with Kumasi, Ghana

Project labor agreement dispute on the Sphere project

Affects who gets roughly $722M in eligible construction spend on the Sphere project.

Returning citizen employment requirements and incentives

CB-101 has no direct fiscal impact; CB-102 could have a slightly adverse impact since the existing $500,000 fund currently goes unused, and higher reimbursements may increase claims.

$215M National Harbor Sphere venue bond financing

Up to $215 million in bonds repaid from National Harbor tax increment and hotel tax revenues, not the county's general fund.

Prevailing wage and apprenticeship requirements on public works

Could raise labor compliance costs for county public-works contractors; no dollar figure was stated.

Agritourism and Winery Promotion Pilot Program

CR-040-2026 would spend $50,000 on a twelve-month pilot program.

Quantum science workforce development

No direct spending — it's a statement of support and a call for stakeholder collaboration.

Discovery District quantum and AI economy

New office buildings will land on the tax rolls, adding hundreds of jobs and tax base to the county.

Veteran-owned business procurement opportunities (CB-024-2026)

Reduced permit fees would lower county revenue per restaurant, and the fine dining program would reserve a share of Economic Development Incentive Fund awards.

Attracting and growing fine dining and sit-down restaurants

CB-027 reserves part of the Economic Development Incentive Fund for fine dining awards; CB-029 trades some permit fee revenue for restaurant growth.