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Park police leaders and county officers urge council to extend property tax credit to county-agency police
Summary
At a public hearing, Maryland National Capital Park Police leaders and officers urged the Montgomery County Council to pass Bill 15-24, which would extend a real-property tax credit to park police and other county-agency public safety officers to help recruitment and allow more officers to live in the county.
Speakers at a public hearing Oct. 1 told the Montgomery County Council Bill 15-24 would help retain and recruit public safety officers who serve county residents but face rising housing costs.
"When we make it easier for our park police members to own a home within this vibrant and diverse community, we all benefit," Chief Daryl McSwain said, testifying in support of the measure on behalf of the…
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