The Montgomery County Council voted 9-2 on May 21, 2026 to approve the $7.9 billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget. Council President Fani-González, Vice President Balcombe, and seven other councilmembers voted in favor; Councilmembers Friedson and Luedtke voted against. The budget takes effect July 1, 2026.
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Source: Montgomery County Council – Press Release, “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $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 21, 2026.
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2026-05-21
effective — Council vote approving FY27 Operating Budget
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