A joint EC/GO worksession on March 19 took up arts council governance reform and a $53,800 supplemental appropriation owed to Metris Arts Consulting.
County Executive Elrich released his FY2027 recommended operating budget; Council will review before adopting a final budget in late May.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate rises from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026, for county contracts.
Fani-González will share her initial assessment of the County Executive's $8 billion FY2027 Operating Budget on March 23.
County Executive Elrich's $8B+ FY2027 operating budget proposal—including a 6.3¢ property tax hike—now heads to Council scrutiny.
Five public hearings on the $8B+ FY2027 operating budget are scheduled for April 7, 8, and 9 in Rockville.
Joint EC-GO Committee reviews a $53,788 supplemental appropriation for the Arts and Humanities Council to pay a remaining balance to Metric Arts Consulting.
Maryland's #EarnedIt campaign highlights the Earned Income Tax Credit, worth up to $4,000 for qualifying working residents who file a return.
Councilmember Luedtke raises concerns about the County Executive's FY2027 budget proposal, which includes property tax, income tax, and fee hikes.
County Executive Marc Elrich's FY27 recommended operating budget was released March 13, covering education, housing, safety, and more.
Councilmember Sayles calls for line-by-line spending review before supporting proposed property and income tax increases.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program offers free tax prep help to eligible Montgomery County residents.
County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY27 Operating Budget, proposing a 6.3-cent property tax hike and 0.1% income tax increase.
County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY27 recommended operating budget, proposing a 6.3-cent property tax hike and a 0.1% income tax increase.
The County Executive's recommended FY2027 budget includes a 6.3% property tax increase and a retroactive local income tax hike.
Councilmember Glass criticized the County Executive's proposed 6.1% property tax hike and 3.3% income tax rate in the FY2027 budget.
Councilmember Friedson says he will not support County Executive Elrich's proposed 6.3-cent property tax increase or local income tax hike in FY27 budget.
County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY2027 Recommended Operating Budget on March 13, proposing over $8 billion in spending.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate is $18.15/hr through June 30, 2026, rising to $18.55/hr effective July 1, 2026.
Montgomery County Council will hold five FY27 operating budget hearings April 7–9 covering county government, MCPS, Montgomery College, M-NCPPC, and WSSCWater.