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County executive proposes $340M FY27 bond limit, 3% annual increase for six-year capital plan
Summary
The county executive recommends restoring general obligation bond capacity to $340 million in fiscal 2027 with 3% annual increases through FY32, totaling $2.19 billion, and a modest increase for park and planning bonds; the administration cites improved debt-service metrics and plans to review fiscal policy metrics.
Montgomery County’s executive branch presented recommended spending affordability guidelines for fiscal 2027–2032 at a Sept. 16 public hearing, urging the council to adopt a $340 million general obligation bond limit for FY27 and a 3 percent annual increase thereafter, totaling $2.19 billion over six years.
Why it matters: The recommended guideline would restore bond‑issuance capacity to near prior purchasing power and is intended to support capital needs in schools, bus rapid transit and other infrastructure while maintaining the county’s AAA bond rating.
What was presented: Rachel Silberman, capital improvements program coordinator in the…
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