By Adam Pagnucco. One of Montgomery County’s best programs is the Working Families Income Supplement, which is what the county calls its earned income tax credit (EITC). The EITC is…
New Drive for Term Limits Underway
By Adam Pagnucco. Former GOP county executive candidate Reardon Sullivan has established a new ballot issue committee that aims to place a charter amendment on the ballot limiting the county…
By Adam Pagnucco. County Executive Marc Elrich has proposed a 10 percent property tax hike which would raise $223 million for the FY24 budget. He is using a loophole in…
By Adam Pagnucco. Now let’s look at wage and salary employment. Statistics on this measure have garnered some negative headlines for Montgomery County over the years. Most studies examine data…
By Adam Pagnucco. On top of the county executive’s recommended budget, which has large increases for most government functions financed by a 10% property tax hike, two county council members…
It’s the Economy, Stupid: Personal Income
By Adam Pagnucco. Here is how the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defines personal income. Income received by persons from all sources. It includes income received from participation in production…
Is Anyone Else Getting a Big Tax Hike?
By Adam Pagnucco. Coming out of the pandemic, the county is confronting economic headwinds including inflation and potential recession. It has vulnerable populations with needs, issues with recruiting and retaining…
By Adam Pagnucco. Part Two recounted the allegations made by former planning director Gwen Wright against Park and Planning and former planning board member Partap Verma and her quest to…
Casey Anderson Exonerated
By Adam Pagnucco. The Washington Post and this site recently reported on an investigation cover letter apparently exonerating former Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson from allegations that he created a…
By Adam Pagnucco. Part One told the story of former planning director Gwen Wright’s termination last fall and contained details about her attorney, former Delegate Timothy F. Maloney. Now let’s…