The FY27 budget continues Zero Fare Ride On, expands Burtonsville Flash to all-day service, and extends Flex Service to Poolesville and Damascus.
Elrich's FY27 budget allocates $19.4M to the Montgomery County Green Bank and plans to shut down the county incinerator in favor of long-haul refuse shipping.
The FY27 budget boosts health services funding, including 8 mobile crisis teams, $12M+ in food assistance, and $68M+ for homelessness prevention.
The FY27 recommended budget dedicates $152.7M to affordable housing preservation, production, and rental assistance across multiple programs.
Elrich's FY27 budget provides $3.8B in operating funds for MCPS, a $189.9M increase over FY26, fully meeting the Board of Education's request.
County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY27 recommended operating budget, proposing a 6.3-cent property tax hike and a 0.1% income tax increase.
Montgomery County accepting applications for the Workforce Development Board through April 10, 2026.
Montgomery County accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Commission through April 10, 2026.
Residents can testify in person or virtually on the Montgomery County Operating Budget at hearings April 7, 8, and 9.
The County Executive's recommended FY2027 budget includes a 6.3% property tax increase and a retroactive local income tax hike.
Nikkea Anderson and Keena Gentry, both Parent Educators at the Montgomery County Family Involvement Center, leave March 19.
Councilmember Glass criticized the County Executive's proposed 6.1% property tax hike and 3.3% income tax rate in the FY2027 budget.
Councilmember Friedson says he will not support County Executive Elrich's proposed 6.3-cent property tax increase or local income tax hike in FY27 budget.
Council President Fani-González criticized the County Executive's budget assumption to long-haul trash to an undisclosed community.
County Executive Marc Elrich released his FY2027 Recommended Operating Budget on March 13, proposing over $8 billion in spending.
The Montgomery Playhouse at the Arts Barn in Gaithersburg performs 'The Snow Queen,' a one-hour family musical, March 13–22; tickets $16.
Rio and the City of Gaithersburg host the free 24th Annual St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 14, with dancers, bagpipes, and a Shamrock Stroll.
WorkSource Montgomery's new Resource Hub offers unemployment, job search, legal, and career resources for displaced federal employees and contractors.
Montgomery County Recreation accepts formalwear donations through March 21 for its 5th Annual Prom Couture Closet giveaway on April 4 in Burtonsville.
Montgomery County DHHS will hold free student vaccination clinics during spring break, March 30–April 6, to help families meet school immunization requirements.