MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Md. (7News) — Leaders in Montgomery County are entering a critical phase in negotiations over the county’s next budget, with key decisions expected in the coming weeks after days of public feedback.
Following recent hearings, the Montgomery County Council is now in work sessions, digging into the details of a nearly $8 billion spending plan proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich.
At the center of the debate is a proposed property tax increase of just under 6%, aimed at fully funding Montgomery County Public Schools. The school system would receive about $3.8 billion — more than half of the county’s total budget…