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Council holds on WSSC transparency bill after extended review; commission and sponsor still negotiating

2382312 · February 21, 2025
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Summary

Montgomery County deferred taking a position on a Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) transparency and governance bill after detailed staff briefings and remaining questions about Avenel, ad valorem tax language and inspector general authority.

The Montgomery County Council declined to take final action on a local bill affecting the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission, instead leaving the item on the list while staff and WSSC continue negotiations over remaining provisions.

Kathleen Boucher of the county’s Office of Intergovernmental Relations summarized significant amendments the legislative delegation adopted, including adding the county Department of Environmental Protection director as a commission member, requiring WSSC to prepare and post a long-range comprehensive financial plan, enhancing inspector general independence and reporting, and…

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