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Council votes unanimously to disapprove proposed county income tax increase
Summary
Councilmember Friedson moved and the council voted unanimously to disapprove the proposed county income tax increase (a proposed change from 3.2% to 3.3%), citing alternative budget choices made that day and concerns about timing.
The Montgomery County Council on May 14 voted unanimously to disapprove a proposed increase in the county income tax rate that had been transmitted by the county executive. Councilmember Friedson moved that the council reject the proposed income tax increase retroactive to Jan. 1; members cited the day’s budget decisions and concerns about the timing of an income tax change during a difficult year for residents.
"In light of decisions that we made earlier today ... I want to move that we reject the proposed income tax increase retroactive to January 1," Councilmember Friedson said when making the motion. Several members said they would support disapproval but signaled a desire to address income tax structure and possible graduated brackets in future sessions.
The motion to disapprove passed unanimously. Council members noted they expect further deliberations next year on income tax structure and brackets once more analysis and data are available.
Why it matters: The vote preserves the current flat county income tax structure for the immediate budget cycle while signaling that councilmembers expect follow‑up discussions on tax structure and equity.
Next steps: Councilmembers said they will return to the topic in future sessions with additional analysis and potential bracket proposals.
