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Reporters Ask Whether County Would Back Dedicated Tax for School Construction

Montgomery County Press Briefing · February 10, 2026

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Summary

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.

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."

Officials did not take a position during the briefing. Participants noted that any change of this nature would intersect with the county budget process and would require further study and council deliberation. No formal proposal, ordinance number, revenue estimate or timeline was provided in the briefing record.