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
Operating Budget
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 Superintendent Proposes ‘Big Ask’ Budget of $3.61 Billion, A 9% Increase
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor on Wednesday recommended a $3.61 billion operating budget for the next school year, which is an 8.97% increase over the current… Read More
School Board Approves Operating Budget With Cutbacks
The school board voted to approve a $3.32 billion operating budget for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) on Tuesday. After the vote, parents of students in the school system’s virtual… Read More
Elrich Presents Proposed Operating Budget
County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a $7.1 billion Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 operating budget on Thursday. This year, he did not propose a tax increase. Last year Elrich proposed a… Read More
Final Budget Community Conversation to Focus on Older Population
The last of ten community conversations on the FY25 operating budget with County Executive Marc Elrich will take place Monday, Dec. 11 from 2-3:30 p.m. at Leisure World. The final… Read More
MCPS to Hold Operating Budget Forum
A virtual forum regarding Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) operating budget will be held Nov. 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. MCPS board member Julie Yang will be hosting this… Read More
Elrich Responds to 4.7-Cent Property Tax Increase
After the county council approved a $6.7 billion operating budget Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich said he is thankful more money is going toward schools but criticized a reduced tax… Read More
‘There is Still Time Left’: Unions Implore Council for More School Funding After Preliminary Vote
On Thursday, the Montgomery County Council took a straw vote to pass a 4.7-cent property tax increase and preliminarily approve a $6.7 billion Fiscal Year 2024 operating budget. After the… Read More
Councilmembers Support 4.7-Cent Property Tax Increase
In a straw vote Thursday, the Montgomery County Council voted to support a 4.7-cent property tax increase. The rate would cut County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed increase by more than half.… Read More
Council Committee Recommends Reducing MCPS Funding Request
Last week, a county council committee moved to reduce some requested funding for Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) operating budget. On Monday, Council President Evan Glass said the full council… Read More
Chambers of Commerce Speak Out Against Proposed Property Tax Increase
During a public hearing before the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday, leaders of chambers of commerce testified against a 10-cent property tax increase proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich. Brian… Read More