By Adam Pagnucco. MCPS has announced its policy on use of cell phones and other mobile devices by students for the next school year, an issue sure to interest many…
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By Adam Pagnucco. In Part One, we looked at the one-year increase for the county’s major departments and agencies in County Executive Marc Elrich’s FY26 recommended operating budget. In Part…
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Realtors Fight Tax Hikes
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By Adam Pagnucco. As County Executive Marc Elrich and Council Member Will Jawando pressure the county council to raise income taxes, the Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors (GCAAR) has…
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By Adam Pagnucco. In Part One, we looked at the one-year increase for the county’s major departments and agencies in County Executive Marc Elrich’s FY26 recommended operating budget. Now let’s…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Previously, we have discussed revenue sources in County Executive Marc Elrich’s FY26 recommended operating budget, including his property tax increase, gigantic solid waste fee increase and other…
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A Seriously Messed Up Process
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By Adam Pagnucco. On May 13, the county council is holding a public hearing on County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended income tax increase. Two days later, the council will hold…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman, one of the most progressive local officials in Maryland, is proposing a property tax cut in his FY26 recommended operating budget. …
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By Adam Pagnucco. Council Member Will Jawando, who is serving in his second term as an at-large council member, has established a public financing campaign account to run for county…
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Top Stories: April 2025
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By Adam Pagnucco. Below are the top ten stories on Montgomery Perspective in April 2025, ranked by page views. 1. MoCo Will Pay Almost Half of the State’s Income Tax…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Equity Residential, a publicly-traded multifamily housing owner, is ranked as the fifth-largest apartment owner in the United States by the National Multifamily Housing Council. Its huge portfolio…