Council President Natali Fani-González announced on April 17, 2026 a revised approach to the recommended $8 billion FY2027 Operating Budget that would eliminate the proposed 6.3-cent property tax increase. The proposal would slow spending growth across County agencies proportionally and bolster County reserves by $50 million to help maintain Montgomery County's Triple-A bond rating. The County Council will continue reviewing department allocations and is scheduled to vote on the final budget at the end of May.
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Source: Council President Natali Fani-González, “A new budget approach: Reducing the tax burden, cutting government spending and investing in education & nonprofit services”, received Apr 17, 2026.
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