Council Approves Operating Budget
The County Council unanimously approved a $7.6 billion operating budget on Thursday. Last week, Councilmembers took a straw vote to approve the budget. Thursday was the official vote. They did… Read More
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Council Approves Budget in Straw Vote
On Thursday, county councilmembers took a straw vote to unanimously approve a $7.6 billion operating budget. They will take a final vote next Thursday, May 22. There will be no… Read More
Republicans Push for County to ‘Get Spending Under Control’
Leaders of the Montgomery County Republican Party — who successfully limited the county executive to two terms instead of three by getting a question on the 2024 ballot — gathered… Read More
Council Unanimously Rejects Income Tax Increase
On Wednesday, county councilmembers voted unanimously to reject a proposed income tax increase. “This year was not the year for an income tax increase,” said Councilmember Natali Fani-González. “It should… Read More
Council ‘Develops Path Forward’ to Fund School Budget Without Increasing Taxes
Montgomery County Councilmembers and Montgomery County Public Schools staff worked together to create a Fiscal Year 2026 budget plan that doesn’t include a real estate or income tax hike. And… Read More
Legislators React to End of 2025 General Assembly
The 2025 Maryland General Assembly wrapped up its business last week, but many challenges remain. Governor Wes Moore already has signed more than 90 bills into law and many more… Read More
Educators Demand County Council ‘Fully Fund Our Schools’
Ahead of a budget public hearing Tuesday evening, teachers and parents rallied outside the county council building in Rockville to call on councilmembers to fully fund the proposed budget of… Read More
Elrich Says Proposed Property Tax Increase Would Fund Schools
During his annual operating budget presentation on Friday in Rockville, County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a 3.5 cent property tax rate increase that he says would fund schools. The recommendation… Read More
MCPS Unions Call for Full Funding of School Budget
School unions held a press conference Thursday to call on the county to fully fund the school board’s proposed operating budget. “What we are asking the county executive and the… Read More
Students, Parents Speak on Proposed School Budget
Many testified before the school board Thursday evening in Rockville asking for funding in the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) operating budget. Topics included class sizes, hate in schools, school… Read More
Elrich Shares Proposed Capital Budget
County Executive Marc Elrich shared his proposed fiscal year 2026 capital budget and Capital Improvements Program (CIP) amendments. He has sent his proposal to the county council, Elrich said during… Read More
Superintendent Taylor Lays Out Priorities with County Taxpayers League
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor met virtually Tuesday with members of the Montgomery County Taxpayers League, addressing issues ranging from the budget to special education to virtual… Read More