property tax

On Tuesday, the County Council rejected changes to the County Charter by a 6-5 vote when it comes to adopting budgets and raising property taxes. If it had been approved,… Read More

After the county council approved a $6.7 billion operating budget Thursday, County Executive Marc Elrich said he is thankful more money is going toward schools but criticized a reduced tax… Read More

In a straw vote Thursday, the Montgomery County Council voted to support a 4.7-cent property tax increase. The rate would cut County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed increase by more than half.… Read More

An organization representing area realtors have installed signs declaring “Higher Taxes Means Fewer Affordable Homes” at some of Montgomery County’s largest intersections. The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors placed… Read More

Thursday afternoon Montgomery County Council held a public hearing on County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed operating budget.  At-Large Councilmember, Gabe Albornoz says he encourages all residents to share their perspectives,… Read More

Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a 10-cent property tax increase to exclusively fund schools. According to the county, when adjusted for inflation, per-pupil spending in Montgomery County Public… Read More

Montgomery County Councilmembers want high-rise housing at Metro stations. Councilmember Hans Riemer held a press conference at the Forest Glen Metro Station Monday to discuss Bill 29-20, which would offer… Read More