Montgomery County Council voted May 21 to adopt the FY27 operating budget, closing a $189M structural gap without a property tax rate increase.
Memorial Day observances are scheduled in Gaithersburg and Rockville to honor fallen service members ahead of the May 26 holiday.
Taste of Wheaton, Maryland's longest-running food and culture festival, celebrates its 30th year on June 7 at Marian Fryer Town Plaza in Wheaton.
FY27 budget allocates $50M for the Institute for Health Computing, $8M+ for the Economic Development Fund, and $9.9M for North Bethesda Metro redevelopment.
FY27 budget directs $77.5M to the Dept. of Housing and Community Affairs and $52.3M to the Housing Initiative Fund for affordable housing.
FY27 budget approves $36M for the Dept. of Environmental Protection, funding the Climate Action Plan and stormwater and watershed programs.
The FY27 capital budget dedicates $40 million for construction of a new 4th District Police Station in Glenmont.
The adopted FY27 budget funds MCPS at $3.7B operating—$143.7M more than last year—plus $358.3M in capital, including Damascus HS and Eastern MS construction.
Montgomery County Council approved a $7.9B operating and $6.3B six-year capital budget on May 21, replacing a flat income tax hike with a progressive structure.
FY27 capital budget includes $21.7M for a Western County Recreation Center, $50M for the Institute for Health Computing, and $9.9M for North Bethesda Metro redevelopment.
Six-year CIP includes $40M for a new District 4 Police Station, a new North Bethesda Fire Station, and $25.4M for a Diversion Center.
Council unanimously passed the $1.3B FY27 Capital Budget and $6.3B FY27-32 CIP for schools, roads, public safety, and community projects.
FY27 budget provides $317.2M for the Dept. of Transportation, covering Ride On bus service, Vision Zero, and infrastructure maintenance.
County approves $36M for the Dept. of Environmental Protection and $16.3M for the Montgomery County Green Bank in FY27.
Council deferred a decision on out-of-county landfill use, funding continued operations at the County's Resource Recovery Facility through FY27.
FY27 budget includes $77.5M for DHCA, $52.3M for the Housing Initiative Fund, and $9.5M for the Housing Opportunities Commission.
Montgomery College receives $351M in the FY27 operating budget to support higher education and workforce development for 50,000+ students.
New tiered income tax structure gives 95% of residents a tax break; County Executive's 6.1% property tax rate increase was rejected.
Montgomery County Council passed the FY27 operating budget 9-2, slowing spending growth from 5.7% to 4.4% compared to the County Executive's proposal.
Montgomery County ABS opens registration June 1 for a limited rare whiskey purchase event; 150+ bottles available, pickup June 10 in Gaithersburg.