County Executive proposes raising Montgomery County's income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3%, the first change since FY04.
County Executive proposes a weighted real property tax rate of $1.0885 per $100 assessed value, a 6.3-cent increase, with ITOC held at $692.
At-Large Councilmember Jawando proposes closing a $189M budget gap without raising property or income taxes on most county residents.
Montgomery County receives $150,000 from the CFE Fund to integrate financial empowerment into emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans.
Council expected to vote April 28 on extending the May 1 deadline to review FY27 collective bargaining agreements to May 4.
The Council reviews a $4.9B combined compensation and benefits request from county-funded agencies, a 4.5% increase over FY26.
Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing May 12 on a resolution to raise the county income tax rate to 3.3%.
Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.
Maryland's 2026 budget shifts pension obligations to counties and reduces developmental disability funding, raising local service pressure.
Maryland's Utility RELIEF Act is projected to save residents about $150 per year through utility cost and transparency reforms.
Maryland's 2026 session approved $172M for Montgomery County capital projects, including $54M for 11 school construction sites.
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 announced $1.2 million in security grants for nonprofits and religious groups at risk of hate crimes.
The GO Committee will review the FY27 Operating Budget for the Community Grants Non-Departmental Account and Office of Grants Management on Apr. 24.
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.
Fani-González's budget proposal sets aside $50M to address a projected $257M+ structural deficit forecast for FY28.
Fani-González's FY27 budget would eliminate the Income Tax Offset Credit and Working Families Income Supplement to offset reduced income tax rates.
Proposal would cut income tax rates for households earning under $300K and raise them slightly for those earning above that threshold.
Council President proposes eliminating County Executive's 6.3-cent property tax rate increase in the FY27 Operating Budget.
County Executive Elrich pushes back on Fani-González's FY27 budget proposal, defending Working Families Income Supplement and Earned Income Tax Credit.