County Council Holds Bond Limits, Complicating Capital Budget
ElrichFeb 4, 2026
The Montgomery County Council voted on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026 to maintain existing general obligation bond limits rather than raising them. County Executive Marc Elrich expressed disappointment with the decision, stating it will complicate his recommended capital improvements budget and likely result in fewer projects being funded on schedule.
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Source: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD, “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 4: Snow Removal and the Importance of Raising Spending Limits for Capital Improvement Projects”, received Feb 4, 2026.
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2026-02-03
effective — County Council vote to keep general obligation bond limits at current ceiling.
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