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On March 14 County Executive Ike Leggett
released his Recommended FY18 Operating Budget of $5.4 billion for the year
that begins on July 1, 2017 – a budget that increases County spending on the
Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) by $54 million and holds property taxes
at the Charter Limit by reducing the tax rate by 2.5 cents per $100 assessed
valuation.
County Executive Ike Leggett made this statement
following the allegations of the rape of a Rockville High School Student.
Montgomery County Department of Housing and
Community Affairs (DHCA) is ratcheting up efforts to inform and protect
tenants.
At an event held on March 3, Montgomery
County Executive Isiah Leggett, the Jewish Community Relations Council of
Greater Washington and the Jewish Federation of Greater Washington joined by Federal,
State and Montgomery County Government officials reaffirmed the County’s
solidarity with the Jewish community following recent threats to Jewish community centers across the country.
Longtime
property owners and military retirees 65 years and older may be eligible for a break
on their property tax.
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Public-private partnerships (P3s) save residents money and support
County Executive Ike Leggett’s mission to advance economic development, enrich
the community and ensure quality modern facilities which effectively serve
County residents.
Montgomery
County residents, workers and visitors need better ways to get around. Bus
Rapid Transit (BRT) is a new mode of transportation coming to Montgomery County
that will help relieve the frustration and stress that many drivers face.
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