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Speakers at Montgomery County budget hearing praise sheriff and libraries, criticize tax increases
Summary
Public commenters at the Dec. 4 proposed 2026 Montgomery County budget hearing praised investments in the sheriff's office and library services while also criticizing rising county spending and calling for audits and fiscal restraint.
Public comment at the Montgomery County proposed 2026 budget hearing on Dec. 4 featured praise for investments in law enforcement and libraries, detailed service statistics from the library director, and sharply worded criticism from a resident about rising taxes and county spending.
Sean Kilkane, identifying himself as Montgomery County sheriff, thanked the commissioners and staff for budget support for the sheriff's office, highlighting two new corporal positions, reinforced rifle threat plates for the warrants division, replacement of aging vehicles, tasers and an expansion of body-worn cameras.…
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