Commissioners approve publication of R&R and set budget hearing for Sept. 15 at 9 a.m.

Montgomery County commissioners approved publication of the revenue-and-receipts (R&R) notice and the budget hearing notice and scheduled a combined R&R and budget hearing for 9 a.m. on Sept. 15 in the commission room. County staff said the proposed R&R figure in the draft budget is $44,999 (down from an earlier draft figure of $45,903). The notices will be published in two successive Thursdays ahead of the hearing, and staff confirmed the budget document has been reviewed by county finance staff. Why it matters: The publication and hearing are required steps in the county—s budget adoption process and set the timeline for public review and formal adoption of next year—s budget. Supporting details: Staff said the proposed budget had been reviewed department by department and that it would be published on the schedule discussed; commissioners approved the publication and the hearing time. One commissioner requested a short work session at 8:15 a.m. on Sept. 8 to review the proposals ahead of the hearing. Ending: The commission approved the notices and asked staff to proceed with advertising; the budget hearing remains on Sept. 15 at 9 a.m.