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Residents press Montgomery County on taxes, immigrant services and sustainability
Summary
Public commenters at the Dec. 18 meeting urged clarity on tax increases, questioned budget line items for immigrant services and applauded the new sustainability committee; commissioners offered follow‑up and contact points.
During two public comment periods at the Dec. 18 meeting, residents raised fiscal and social concerns that punctuated the board’s votes.
Tax and transparency concerns: David Morgan (Ambler) used prepared charts to trace recent property‑tax increases and said a proposed 4% increase for 2026 contributes to what he described as a cumulative rise; he flagged what he called a $55 million deficit and asked for a consolidated, transparent accounting of new positions and their costs. A commissioner acknowledged those concerns, saying the board began the year facing an…
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