County Executive Ike Leggett has sent his recommended fiscal year 2016 operational budget to the Montgomery County Council. The 5.1 billion dollar budget increases county government tax supported spending and cuts the property tax. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.
County Executive Presents His Recommended FY 2016 Budget (VIDEO)
Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett unveiled his proposed fiscal year 2016 operating budget on March 16. His presentation was broadcast live on local public, education and government television stations and dozens of county employees attended the formal event at the County Executive Office Building. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. The Montgomery County Council will hold public […]
Leggett Gives Stamp of Approval on Exelon/Pepco Merger
Exelon Corporation and Pepco Holdings Inc. announced Tuesday that they have reached a settlement agreement with Montgomery and Prince George’s counties in the proceeding before the Maryland Public Service Commission to review the companies’ proposed merger. The commission is expected to decide on the merger application April 8. The two counties represent all of Pepco’s Maryland customers […]
The Proposed Budget’s Impact on Arts and Humanities in MoCo (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, CEO Suzan Jenkins of the Arts and Humanities Council says she is pleased with the County Executive’s recommended fiscal year 2016 budget. Watch her reaction here:
Leggett’s Proposed Budget and MCPS (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, County Executive Isiah Leggett highlights the impact of his recommended budget on Montgomery County Public Schools. Related:
Five Things to Know Today, March 17, in Montgomery County
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Here are your five things to know today, March 17, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett has unveiled his recommended $5.1 billion Fiscal Year 2016 operating budget. The County Council will hold public hearings on the budget next month. 2. County Executive Leggett will be joined by the County […]
Acting Fire Chief Pleased with Recommended Budget (VIDEO)
Acting Fire Chief Scott Goldstein shares his reaction to the County Executive’s recommended operating budget and what it means for the department in this MyMCMedia Extra video.
BOE President Pat O’Neill on MoCo Budget: “There’s Still a Gap”
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, Board of Education President Pat O’Neill reacts to the County Executive’s proposed budget and talks about some of the measures Montgomery County Public Schools officials are proactively taking to try and close the gap.
Leggett Thinks County Council is Generally Pleased with Budget (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra, County Executive Isiah Leggett said the County Council seems to be generally pleased with his recommended fiscal year 2016 operating budget. Take a look: Related:
Leggett Pushes to Keep Salary Increases in Budget (VIDEO)
In this MyMCMedia Extra video, County Executive Isiah Leggett said he hopes the County Council will keep the two percent increase for county employees in the budget. Related:
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