Montgomery Community Media

The budget reflects a 1.7 percent increase over the approved budget for FY 2015. The Council is scheduled to formally adopt the FY16 operating budget and amendments to the Fiscal Years 2015-20 six-year Capital Improvements Program on Thursday, May 21. The budget will go into effect on July 1. Council Vice President Nancy Floreen cast the […]

Homeowners in the Town of Chevy Chase who have not had to pay town property taxes for the past two years, might see the end of that free ride. The town may look into bringing back the tax after the County Executive’s proposed fiscal year 2016 budget included no money for the town in municipal tax […]

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot is serious about retrieving unpaid taxes. On April 9, Franchot announced the names of 20 businesses and 20 people who he says collectively owe more than $13 million in unpaid taxes, penalties and interest to the state of Maryland. “This is our last resort. … We don’t really want to do this,” […]

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 […]

In this MyMCMedia Extra, we asked Journalist Bill Turque of The Washington Post for his thoughts on the agenda for the new Montgomery County Council after the Nov. 4 election. Take a look: Turque attended the County Executive and County Council candidates forums that were held on Oct. 13 at MCM’s studios. Related:

Montgomery Community Media and the League of Women Voters hosted a County Executive candidates forum on Oct. 13. After the forum, we asked Journalist Bill Turque of The Washington Post for his thoughts. The candidates included incumbent Ike Leggett, a Democrat, and challenger Jim Shalleck, a Republican. Take a look: Related:

In this MyMCMedia extra, County Council at-large candidate Marc Elrich, a democrat, talks about taxes and says he believes developers need to pay taxes for infrastructure in Montgomery County.  Take a look: Elrich and the other candidates running for the at large County Council seats participated in a candidates forum at MCM on Oct. 13. […]

Tax Day has arrived and as many rush to file their taxes at the last minute, experts have advice on how to avoid errors in the rush to the Post Office. Marion Thompson, a Rockville-based CPA, says if not submitted yet, it might be best to file an extension. “Calm down. It’s better for the computations to […]

Two Council members have proposed reducing the county’s energy tax. Council President Navarro has proposed a 5% reduction while Council member Phil Andrews has proposed a 10% reduction. In this video interview, Phil Andrews explains why he believes phasing out the energy tax is important to Montgomery County.

Maryland Comptroller Peter Franchot recently stopped by the Spanish radio show, Montgomery Al Dia. He recommends all residents file their taxes electronically. Take a look. Visit Montgomery County‘s website to listen to the Montgomery Al Dia radio show. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.