Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released his proposed $7.7 billion budget for fiscal year 2026 on Friday and warned that there would be a tax increase in it.
In arguing for the 3.5% property tax increase, he said it was necessary in order to fund the county’s public school system.
“The most valuable asset this county has is its schools. You cannot afford to lose that,” Elrich said.
Elrich’s spending plan includes a $250 million increase for schools.
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