The Montgomery County Council approved a budget savings plan of $54.0 million on July 28 for the county’s Fiscal Year 2016 budget. County Executive Isiah Leggett had proposed $50 million in budget cuts in response to a decline in the County’s projected income tax revenue. In this MyMCMedia Extra, Council President George Leventhal said the county council has […]
Council Adopts Fiscal 2016 Budget
The Montgomery County Council today adopted a $5.08 billion total county operating budget for Fiscal Year 2016. The budget reflects a 1.7 percent increase over the approved budget for FY 2015. “This budget effectively addresses the top priority concerns of County residents while holding the line on taxes,” said Council President George Leventhal. The Council […]
Council Gets Budget Update
This morning the Montgomery County Council is expected to get a look at what is called the “reconciliation list” of programs and projects not funded in the County Executive’s proposed fiscal year 2016 but listed as priority items by the council’s committees. According to that status report from Council Administrator Stephen Farber, the report lists […]
Council Compiling List of Unfunded Projects and Programs
As projects fight for fiscal 2016 funding during a tight budget year, the Montgomery County Council is keeping it annual “reconciliation list” of line items waiting in the wings for a shot at some cash. As of Wednesday afternoon, a partial list of operating budget tracking by committee shows a total of $21 million on that […]
School Resource Officers (VIDEO)
The County Council’s Education and Public Safety committees discussed the importance of School Resource Officers at a joint April 27th meeting about the fiscal year 2016 operating budget. Take a look:
Police Chief Tom Manger on 9-1-1 Call Center Changes (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Montgomery County Police Chief Tom Manger said the police department is looking at some changes and enhancements at the county’s 9-1-1 center in order to reduce emergency response time. The money for these changes are included in County Executive Ike Leggett’s recommended fiscal year 2016 operating budget.
Governor Larry Hogan Announces FY 2016 Budget (VIDEO)
Maryland Governor Larry Hogan today announced his FY 2016 Budget with a theme of “Balance Today, Balance Tomorrow.” “I am extremely proud to introduce a structurally balanced budget that puts our state on sound financial footing,” said Governor Hogan. “But this is just a start. We have much more to do in the days and […]
Rockville to Take First Peek at Next Year’s Budget
Community members will get their first look at Rockville’s fiscal year 2016 budget on Nov. 24, as the Mayor and Council are scheduled to hear a preview from city staff and discuss their vision for the upcoming year. The Mayor and Council plan to address Rockville’s water and sewer funds, rates and rate structures before […]
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