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Teachers— union urges council to fund schools, proposes 0.1% income‑tax increase during Education Appreciation event
Summary
During Education Appreciation Week proclamations, the Montgomery County Education Association pressed the council to fully fund next year—s schools budget and asked the council to consider increasing the county income tax rate by a tenth of a percent or be transparent about planned cuts.
Leaders representing Montgomery County educators used the Education Appreciation Week ceremony at the council's May work session to press the council for stronger funding for schools and to urge a specific revenue option.
David Stein, president of the Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA), told the council that recognition of teachers is welcome but insufficient if the county fails to fully fund next year—s school budget. "Recognition is great coming from parents and students, but from you, from…
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