Council Raises 9-1-1 Fee 8 Cents, Adding $1.6M Revenue
JawandoMay 21, 2026
During FY27 budget deliberations, the Montgomery County Council approved an 8-cent increase to the County's 9-1-1 fee. The measure passed 10-1 and is projected to generate $1.6 million in new dedicated revenue. Councilmember Jawando moved the increase as part of efforts to find new revenue without raising income or property taxes.
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Source: Councilmember Will Jawando, “Councilmember Jawando Votes to Approve FY27 Budget”, received May 21, 2026.
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2026-05-21
effective — 8-cent 9-1-1 fee increase approved as part of FY27 budget vote
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