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…
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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…
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It’s the Economy, Stupid: Personal Income
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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…
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Is Anyone Else Getting a Big Tax Hike?
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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…
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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…
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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…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Former planning director Gwen Wright has sued the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC), her former employer. We now have details about her allegations, which is…
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By Adam Pagnucco. A new analysis prepared by county council staff paints a grim picture of public safety in Montgomery County. The basic message is two-fold: crime continues to rise…
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Is There No Case Against Casey?
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By Adam Pagnucco. The Washington Post has reported on a cover letter sent to the county council summarizing a recent investigation of former Planning Board Chair Casey Anderson. I also…
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It’s the Economy, Stupid: GDP Per Capita
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By Adam Pagnucco. Last time, we looked at MoCo’s gross domestic product (GDP). Now let’s look at GDP per capita. The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis defines GDP as “The…