Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass released a statement published by Montgomery Perspective and Moderately Moco on Tuesday night regarding the 3.5 cent property tax increase proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich:
“Over the last few weeks I have heard from residents across Montgomery County who have expressed their thoughts about the county executive’s 3.5 cent property tax increase.
I share their concerns that now is not the time for a property tax increase.
Montgomery County is home to 70,000 federal workers and tens of thousands of contractors who are currently facing financial uncertainty due to President Trump’s dismantling of the federal workforce. Many residents across the county have also seen their property values increase by upwards of 40% following assessments from the State Department of Assessment and Taxation.
We must be mindful of the current economic situation we are in and prepare for the precarious future ahead.”
Glass joins Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Laurie-Anne Sayles in opposing the proposed increase.