💨 Abstract

Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart announced that the council has agreed to cover 99.8% of the county school system's $3.6 billion 2026 budget request by tapping into an employee retirement benefit fund, specifically using $50 million over two fiscal years. This move aims to avoid immediate tax hikes. Though temporary and not ideal, the maneuver will help address budget deficits and paying for special education, security, and teacher salaries.

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