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Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection seeks funding for two positions tied to recently passed bill
Summary
Office of Consumer Protection Director Eric Friedman told the Montgomery County Public Safety Committee the FY26 recommended budget is essentially a same‑services proposal but that implementation of a recently passed measure (referred to in the briefing as Bill 6‑25) will require two full‑time enforcement positions.
Office of Consumer Protection Director Eric Friedman told the Montgomery County Council Public Safety Committee on April 23 that the office’s FY26 recommended operating budget is essentially a same‑services budget, with a net increase of $168,255 (about 5.9%) over FY25. “Our office was established 54 years ago, and we continue to enhance our ability to address our changing needs of the marketplace,” Friedman said, noting recent hires of an automotive expert and a home‑construction investigator and a new podcast to educate consumers.
Why it matters: Friedman and council staff said the county’s recently enacted measure (referred to in the briefing as Bill 6‑25) will require additional enforcement capacity. Office of Management and Budget…
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