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Council declines to fund Office of People—s Counsel for FY26; vote 10-1
3222105 · May 8, 2025
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Summary
The council voted 10-1 to remove funding for the Office of the People—s Counsel from the FY26 budget after committee discussion; some members said they support a different approach and will pursue legislation.
The Montgomery County Council voted not to fund the Office of the People—s Counsel in the FY26 budget by a recorded show-of-hands during the budget work session.
Why it matters: The proposed office is a long-debated item intended to provide residents with a point of contact for representation and advocacy on county matters.…
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