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Council hears FY27 budget briefing; members spar over proposed tax increases and use of reserves
Summary
Council staff presented the executive’s FY27 recommended operating budget, including a proposed 6.3¢ property tax increase for MCPS and income‑tax rise from 3.2% to 3.3%. Council members debated use of one‑time reserves, a projected FY28 structural gap of roughly $257.3M, and options if taxes are not approved.
County staff and the Office of Management and Budget presented the executive’s FY27 recommended operating budget to the council on April 7, outlining a tax‑supported operating plan just over $7 billion and describing key drivers and tradeoffs.
Staff framed the budget against four years of above‑average revenue growth and noted the executive’s proposal includes a 6.3¢ property‑tax increase tied to MCPS and an income‑tax rise from 3.2% to 3.3% (the income‑tax change would generate about $24 million in FY27, with full phase‑in later). Staff highlighted compensation and benefit…
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