County Executive Elrich says Council President's budget plan would raise property taxes for most homeowners and cut aid to low-income workers.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.
A flat 2% general wage adjustment for employees across Montgomery County government, MCPS, Montgomery College, and M-NCPPC is proposed for FY27.
New tiered county income tax rates of 2.5%–3.3% based on Maryland AGI would give 96% of households a tax cut.
Council President proposes scrapping the recommended property tax increase in the FY27 budget while slowing overall spending growth.
Public hearing April 28 on a $275,000 supplemental appropriation for the North Bethesda Metro Station Northern Entrance capital project.
Fani-González's FY2027 budget plan calls for a uniform 2% general wage adjustment for employees across all county agencies.
Council President proposes eliminating 6.3-cent property tax hike, shifting to progressive income tax rates of 2.5%–3.3% for FY2027.
TE Committee meets April 16 at 1:30 p.m. to review FY27 budgets for WSSC Water ($1.2B), Utilities ($43M), Fleet ($114.4M), and Parking Lot Districts ($31M).
County Executive recommends $22.8M FY27 Leases NDA, up $5.7M, largely due to MCPS bus depot move to Gude Drive and Old Dover Road.
GO Committee meets April 16 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for leases, intergovernmental relations, OMB, OIG, OLO, and County Council offices.
More than 200 residents testified over five County Council operating budget public hearings last week; committee review continues.
New legislation co-led by Luedtke exempts agricultural structures from full commercial building permitting, aligning county building and zoning codes.
Montgomery County has opened Stage One applications for its FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grant Program for eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits.
Council committees are starting weeks-long worksessions on the FY27 $8B operating budget, with final action expected in late May 2026.
Maryland raised income eligibility for a disabled veteran property tax credit to $150K for single filers and $300K for joint filers.
The 2026 General Assembly session secured $1.21B+ in state aid for Montgomery County schools, health services, and economic initiatives.
Up to $1 million in HEECAP grants for nonprofit home electrification projects is available; the application deadline has been extended to Earth Day, April 22, 2026.
Joint PS/GO Committee meets April 15 at 1:30 p.m. to review a $10.7M FY27-32 CIP for first-responder radio system replacement.
Public Safety Committee meets April 15 at 9:30 a.m. to review FY27 budgets for Animal Services, Sheriff, State's Attorney, Circuit Court, and DOCR.