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Committee backs reconciliation entries for BlackRock Center and Wheaton mural amid CEC cuts

Government Operations & Fiscal Policy Committee, Montgomery County Council · April 23, 2026
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Committee staff recommended adding two community engagement cluster items to the reconciliation list — a $125,000 amendment for BlackRock Center services and a $25,000 one‑time mural for the Wheaton Library/Community Rec Center — while also flagging reductions in advertising and community initiatives that could affect outreach.

Council staff presented the community engagement cluster (CEC) FY27 recommendation, a $436,706 increase that includes two items flagged for the reconciliation list: a $125,000 amendment to support the BlackRock Center for the Arts and a $25,000 one‑time mural for the new Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center. Staff also noted $152,000 in reductions across regional…

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