CE FY15 Operating Budget Recommendations

March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Leggett Highlights ‘Improvements’ in Budget (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett emphasizes that Montgomery County taxpayers will see some improvements, especially when it comes to services, in his proposed fiscal year 2015 operating budget. Related:

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March 17, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Dr. Pollard Says ‘Still Work to be Done’ with Funding (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard says there is “still work to be done, but we’re very grateful” with proposed funding for Montgomery College in Fiscal Year 2015. Montgomery College President DeRionne Pollard released the following statement following the release of County Executive Isiah Leggett’s FY 2015 Operating Budget recommendations. “Montgomery College […]

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Rice on Snow Budget (Video)

Has it snowed enough for you this year? And, what’s the impact on the county budget? In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice said it looks as if more monies will be needed from the county’s coffers for snow removal costs this year. Take a look: Related:

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Dr. Starr: ‘We Are Going to Have to Find $15 Million’ (Video)

In this MyMCmedia extra, Dr. Joshua Starr reacts to County Executive Isiah Leggett’s proposed operating budget which includes an unprecedented amount of money for Montgomery County Public Schools. Take a look: After Leggett’s news conference today, Board of Education President Phil Kauffman and Montgomery County Public Schools Superintendent Joshua P. Starr released the following statement […]

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Rice on Recreation, Montgomery College and Energy Tax (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery Council President Craig Rice gives us his reaction to the County Executive’s proposed fiscal year 2015 operating budget. Rice said there are concerns about measured growth when it comes to the Department of Recreation, Montgomery College and a reduction in the energy tax. Take a look: Related:

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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County Executive Leggett on Budget & MCPS (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, County Executive Isiah Leggett talks about the record high of $2.164 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools in his fiscal year 2015 recommended operating budget. Take a look:   Related:

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Council President Craig Rice on Budget: ‘A Great Starting Point’ (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Council President Craig Rice gives us his thoughts on County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended FY 2015 operating budget. Take a look: After the budget press conference, Rice released the following statement: “Putting the annual operating budget together is always a large and demanding task. The hard work by the […]

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Andrews Voices Concerns about Proposed Budget (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Montgomery County Councilmember Phil Andrews said he is concerned about some parts of County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended operating budget. Find out why here: After Leggett’s news conference today, Andrews released the following statement: “The budget proposed by County Executive Leggett would put County taxpayers in a fiscal straightjacket because it […]

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Councilmember Nancy Floreen on Budget (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Councilmember Nancy Floreen notes that County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended operating budget has some good news in it for homeowners and the school system. Take a look:   Related:

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March 17, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Leggett Releases Proposed Operating Budget (Photos & Video)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has unveiled his nearly $5 billion operating budget for fiscal year 2015 on March 17. According to Leggett, the recommnended budget funds education beyond what is required by the State Maintenance of Effort Level law to meet future needs created by the escalating number of Montgomery County Public Schools students, […]

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