ROCKVILLE, Md. — If you live in Montgomery County, your wallet might feel a bit lighter next year.
County Executive Marc Elrich officially unveiled his $8.019 billion operating budget Friday, which comes with a double hit for taxpayers: a proposed increase in both property and income taxes.
For Elrich, the math is simple, even if the reality is painful. He argues the county is facing a “perfect storm” of lost revenue that has left a massive hole in the books. “We are in challenging times,” Elrich said during a press conference on Friday…