Sully Says: Elrich / Jawando 12% Tax Increase?
In this video, I discuss that County Executive Marc Elrich and Council Member Will Jawando want to raise taxes and fees in the County over 12%, which is more than four times the local rate of inflation of 2.4%
I have been very clear about my support for reducing spending and keeping taxes in check. I urge you to contact the other candidates in the County Council District 1 race:
- Drew Morrison
- Debbie Spielberg
- Julie Yang
and see if they support Elrich’s double-digit hike.
Do they support the “Stop the Spend” ballot question to limit spending in the County?
If they don’t support this ballot question, they will raise your taxes.
I need your help to bring common sense and accountability back to Montgomery County.
MONTGOMERY COUNTY PROPERTY TAX EXPLOSION
The Wizards of Rockville Strike Again
We have prepared this detailed analysis to show homeowners, commercial property owners, multi-family landlords—and by extension their tenants—what the "Wizards of Rockville" have cooked up now!
The tax math and language these officials use is obtuse at best. But YOU know when you get stuck with a huge tax hike, compounded with ever-increasing assessments by Maryland's State Department of Assessments and Taxation (SDAT) that are just jaw-dropping.
Not to be outdone by what they caused in 2023 by raising tax rates, recording fees, and mortgage fees—County Executive Marc Elrich, "Senator" Will Jawando, and Council Members Kristin "Fix My Flat Tire" Mink, Natalie Fani-Gonzalez, "Takoma Kate" Stewart, Laurie-Anne Sayles, and Sidney Katz are back at it in 2026, pushing massive tax increases due this September.
Elrich, Jawando, and the Council majority refuse to do their jobs to balance the County and School budgets without punishing taxpayers.
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The Californication of MoCo
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WHAT WILL ELRICH AND JAWANDO BRING YOU?
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By Lori Jaffe (with apologies to Jack Webb.)
It was Tuesday. Joe Monday walked into the office early, coffee cup in hand. His partner, Frank August, was already there.
“Hello Frank, any calls?”
“Hello Joe,” said Frank. “Just the usual so far, neighbors complaining about the other neighbor’s dog, that kinda thing.”
“Uh Huh,” said Joe.
Just then the phone rang, and Joe picked it up.
“Steady ma’am, calm down! What seems to be the problem?”
“Oh Officer! You have to come quick! There’s a crime going on!” It was a woman’s voice and she sounded very upset.
“What’s your address ma’am?” asked Joe.
Joe and Frank got their coats and hats and ran out the door.
Joe forgot his coffee cup.
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Where to Cut to Balance the Books
MCGOP's Practical Guide to Closing the $854 Million Six-Year Structural Gap
Montgomery County faces an $854 million revenue shortfall over six years while compensation costs at County Government and MCPS accelerate to 7-10% annual growth—three to four times the historic 2.5% average[1][2][3]. This two-page analysis identifies specific areas where cuts can close the structural gap without touching core services like 911, police, fire/rescue, roads, and trash collection.
