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Calvert County, Maryland; Tax Secured, General Obligation Apr 06
Standard & Poors, April 2006
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Research Type: Full Analysis
Abstract
Standard & Poor's Ratings Services assigned its 'AA' rating to Calvert County, Md.'s GO bonds, series 2006, and affirmed its 'AA' rating on the county's outstanding GO bonds. The 'AA' rating reflects the county's: Expanding local economy whose northern section serves as a bedroom community for the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitan area; Wealth and income levels that are above average and have been increasing at a faster rate than those of the state and nation; Historically low unemployment; Steady tax base growth, even as the board of county commissioners works to curtail residential growth; Strong financial position strengthened by solid reserves, good taxing flexibility, sound fiscal policies, and conservative management practices; and Low debt burden, with manageable future capital needs...
Companies mentioned in this report are: Calvert Cnty
Action: New Rating
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