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Story summary
- Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a 6% property tax increase to fully fund Montgomery County Public Schools for fiscal year 2027.
- The $8 billion budget, presented at Richard Montgomery High School, increases $420 million from last year’s $7.6 billion.
- Elrich stated, "You have to make investments to grow the county."
- The proposal will be reviewed by the County Council.
- The new fiscal year starts on July 1.
