Council Rejects County Executive's Proposed Tax Increases
SaylesMay 22, 2026
The Montgomery County Council rejected County Executive proposals for a 6.3-cent property tax increase and an income tax rate increase to the legal maximum of 3.3% for all residents in the FY27 budget. Councilmember Sayles cited affordability concerns as central to her opposition. The final FY27 budget was adopted by the Council in May 2026.
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Source: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, “Protecting What Matters Most: My FY27 Budget Update”, received May 22, 2026.
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2026-05-22
effective — FY27 budget finalized by County Council
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