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Utility RELIEF Act to Save Maryland Residents ~$150 Annually

Maryland's Utility RELIEF Act is projected to save residents about $150 per year through utility cost and transparency reforms.

PIO· Apr 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Highlights Major Investments and Legisla…”
Apr 24
Finance

State Approves $172M for 130-Plus County Capital Projects

Maryland's 2026 session approved $172M for Montgomery County capital projects, including $54M for 11 school construction sites.

PIO· Apr 24, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich Highlights Major Investments and Legisla…”
Apr 24
Finance

Council Hearing on $100K Roadside Trees Budget Supplement

County Council holds public hearing May 5 on a $100,050 supplemental appropriation for roadside tree protection funded by the Street Tree Planting Fund.

Montgomery County Council· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on May 5 and June 9, 2026”
Apr 24
Finance

$1.2M Security Grants Awarded to 90+ Nonprofits

Montgomery County announced $1.2 million in security grants for nonprofits and religious groups at risk of hate crimes.

Glass· Apr 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: ICE Out, Security Grants and Speed Limits”
Apr 24
Finance

GO Committee to Review FY27 Community Grants NDA Budget

The GO Committee will review the FY27 Operating Budget for the Community Grants Non-Departmental Account and Office of Grants Management on Apr. 24.

Stewart· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on April 24, 2026”
Apr 23
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $1.77M Racial Equity Office Budget

The GO Committee meets Apr. 24 to review the FY27 budget for the Office of Racial Equity and Social Justice, totaling nearly $1.77 million.

Stewart· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on April 24, 2026”
Apr 23
Finance

FY27 Plan Makes $50M Down Payment on $257M Structural Deficit

Fani-González's budget proposal sets aside $50M to address a projected $257M+ structural deficit forecast for FY28.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Finance

FY27 Budget Plan Proposes Eliminating ITOC and WFIS Tax Credits

Fani-González's FY27 budget would eliminate the Income Tax Offset Credit and Working Families Income Supplement to offset reduced income tax rates.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Finance

Council President Pitches Progressive Income Tax Structure for FY27

Proposal would cut income tax rates for households earning under $300K and raise them slightly for those earning above that threshold.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Finance

Fani-González Proposes No Property Tax Rate Increase in FY27

Council President proposes eliminating County Executive's 6.3-cent property tax rate increase in the FY27 Operating Budget.

Fani-González· Apr 23, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “New budget approach: your questions answered”
Apr 23
Finance

Elrich Opposes FY27 Budget Counterproposal by Council President

County Executive Elrich pushes back on Fani-González's FY27 budget proposal, defending Working Families Income Supplement and Earned Income Tax Credit.

Elrich· Apr 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 1:30 p.m…”
Apr 22
Finance

NFR and Strategic Planning Grant Notifications Expected by April 24

OGM expects to send award notifications for FY26 Nonprofit Federal Resilience and Strategic Planning grants by Friday, April 24, 2026.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Finance

FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 1 Open Through May 5

Montgomery County's FY27 Cost Sharing Capital Grants Stage 1 is open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits for capital projects serving county residents.

OGM· Apr 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter - April 21, 2026”
Apr 21
Finance

TE/GO Committee Reviews $19.3M Green Bank Budget

Joint committee will review the Green Bank's FY27 operating budget of $19.3M, a $2.5M increase over FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Council Briefed on FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

Council receives macro affordability briefing on the FY27-32 CIP, with a current GO bond gap of $417.6 million over six years.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Public Hearing Scheduled on Income Tax Rate Increase

County Executive proposes raising the county income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% of Maryland taxable income, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Public Hearing Set on Property Tax Rate Hike

County Executive proposes raising real property tax rate from $0.6742 to $0.7372 per $100 of assessed value starting July 1, 2026.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Elrich Pushes Back on Fani-González Budget Proposal

County Executive Elrich says Council President's budget plan would raise property taxes for most homeowners and cut aid to low-income workers.

Elrich· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on County Council President Natali F…”
Apr 17
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 July 1, 2026

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 17
Finance

Uniform 2% Wage Adjustment Proposed for All County Agency Employees

A flat 2% general wage adjustment for employees across Montgomery County government, MCPS, Montgomery College, and M-NCPPC is proposed for FY27.

Fani-González· Apr 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and …”
Apr 17
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