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County Executive Proposes 6.3% Property Tax Hike, Income Tax Increase

Friedson Mar 13, 2026
Montgomery County Executive's recommended budget includes a 6.3 percent property tax increase and a retroactive increase in the local income tax. Councilmember Andrew Friedson announced he will not support any new or increased taxes in the budget. The county budget has grown by more than $2 billion over the past eight years, a 35% increase, according to Friedson.
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Source: Councilmember Andrew Friedson, “Tax Increases We Can’t Afford”, received Mar 13, 2026.

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