Montgomery County approved Resolution 261 to adopt the 2027 operating budget and an accompanying capital plan. The chair said the plan would raise real-estate taxes by about 0.78% (described in the transcript as 'point 78%'), and the vote was taken by voice; individual tallies were not recorded in the transcript.

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Nov 4MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE MEETING NOVEMBER 2nd 2026Resolution 261 was adopted by voice vote; capital plan adopted.Oct 28MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATIVE MEETING OCTOBER 27th 2026Approved issuance of a $400,000 serial bond for the Plain Pump Station generator replacement.Oct 22MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATURE MEETING OCTOBER 21, 2026Adjournment motion made; no recorded vote.Oct 21MONTGOMERY COUNTY LEGISLATURE MEETING OCTOBER 20, 2026Deferred final action until legal memo is circulated

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