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Montgomery County Council rejects amendment to raise near-term bond limits; debate centers on schools and debt
Summary
A proposal to increase FY27–28 spending affordability limits to $330 million and to align the six-year CIP with the county executive failed 3–8 after extended debate about debt service, school logistics and uncertain revenues.
A proposal to raise Montgomery County's near-term borrowing limits and match the county executive's six‑year capital plan failed on Feb. 3 after a lengthy debate by the County Council.
Council member Will Jawando moved to increase the FY27 and FY28 spending affordability guideline limits to the February-allowable maximum of $330,000,000 per year and to align the council's six-year aggregate with the executive's recommended capital improvements program. The motion was seconded and then debated for more than an hour.
Supporters argued raising the…
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