Council Agrees on $7.9B FY27 Operating Budget, 9-2
MCCouncilMay 15, 2026
The Montgomery County Council reached a preliminary 9-2 agreement on May 15, 2026 on the County's $7.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget. The budget slows government spending growth from 5.7% to 4.4% compared to the County Executive's proposal. A final vote is scheduled for May 21, 2026, with the budget taking effect July 1, 2026.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Reaches Agreement on $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget Focused on Implementing a Progressive Income Tax Structure, Rejecting the Proposed Property Tax Rate Increase and Supporting Essential Services for Residents”, received May 15, 2026.
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