Reporters Ask Whether County Would Back Dedicated Tax for School Construction
Feb 10, 2026
Reporters asked whether the council would support a dedicated tax increase to fund school construction after the county executive mentioned the idea and compared it to a Frederick County model; officials said budget timing and further discussion would be required.
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During the press briefing, a reporter asked whether Montgomery County Council members would support a dedicated tax increase specifically to fund school construction, referencing remarks by the county executive and an example in Frederick County. The reporter asked, "I'm just curious if you have thoughts on that, if you think the council might be supportive of something like that at this point."
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