Neighbors,

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Thank you for making your voices heard.

 

Because of your advocacy, there will be no new taxes

from the Montgomery County Council this year.

 

When we launched this campaign a few weeks ago, we were facing down proposals to increase the county's property and income taxes to fund an ever-growing county budget. Since then, residents have spoken up through our campaign in droves – voters have sent over three thousand emails to their county officials in just the past two weeks – calling for the Council to spare them further financial hardship and to budget within the county’s means.

 

The Council voted against raising property taxes and

now they've also voted against raising income taxes.

 

Thanks to all of you who stepped up to help us fight back. We also appreciate the Councilmembers for their unanimous vote to save our residents from further financial hardships during these trying economic times. While the county still faces challenges, the decisions made this week ensure a better fiscal foundation for future discussions.