By Adam Pagnucco. County Executive Marc Elrich has vetoed Bill 29-20, which would grant high-rise developers on Metro station projects payments in lieu of taxes in return for 15-year exemptions…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Part Two examined the case made by supporters of Bill 29-20, which offers 15-year property tax breaks on Metro development projects, and found that they have a…
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Smart Growth or Corporate Welfare? Part Two
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By Adam Pagnucco. In making the case for Bill 29-20, which would grant developers at Metro stations 15-year property tax breaks, supporters claim that Metro high-rise development is not currently…
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By Adam Pagnucco. Left largely undiscussed during the debate over MoCo’s recently passed rent stabilization bill was the overall condition of the county’s rental market. Yes, Council Member Andrew Friedson…
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Silverman Explains Northrop Loss
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Montgomery County Director of Economic Development Steve Silverman sent the following letter to members of the business community explaining Maryland’s failure to land Northrop Grumman.April 29, 2010 Dear [Name]: I…
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Leggett Reacts to Northrop Grumman Decision
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Following is a statement by County Executive Ike Leggett on Northrop Grumman’s decision to locate its headquarters in Virginia instead of in Maryland.Statement by County Executive Isiah Leggett on Northrop…
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Maryland Loses Northrop Grumman
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The Washington Business Journal has the scoop.
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Sleeping Giant Stays in Bed
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Last month, we ran a four-part series on the policy and political implications of the Gaithersburg West Master Plan. We asked whether the issue was a “sleeping giant” and speculated…
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A New White Flint
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By Council Member Roger Berliner. Today, the Council approved the White Flint Sector Plan by a unanimous vote. It is a plan that will transform the White Flint community —…
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MPW Poll: Gaithersburg West
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