When Policy Moves, So Do We. This page equips MCCC members with alerts and materials to respond quickly and effectively to legislative actions.
Toolkit:
The Issue:
Montgomery County’s proposed FY2027 budget includes an income tax increase and a property tax increase that will create new affordability burdens on businesses and residents. MCCC is taking action - and we need your voice. There is strength in numbers. Let’s stand together.
What’s at Stake?
An increase to the income tax and property tax would unnecessarily raise costs for both businesses and residents. Simply put, residents and businesses cannot afford these added financial burdens. Increasing taxes will only deepen Montgomery County’s affordability crisis and undermine its economic competitiveness. The Chamber urges the County Council to prioritize responsible budgeting practices that reject tax increases.
Action Alert:
MCCC is urging its members to join us in making their voices heard and calling on the County Council to remove the proposed increases to the income and property tax.
How You Can Take Action:
The Issue:
Montgomery County’s proposed FY2027 budget includes an income tax increase and a property tax increase that will create new affordability burdens on businesses and residents. MCCC is taking action - and we need your voice. There is strength in numbers. Let’s stand together.
What’s at Stake?
- Property Tax Increase: A 6.3 cent hike, raising the rate from $1.026 to $1.089 per $100 of assessed value, on top of a 4.7 cent increase in FY2024.
- Income Tax Increase: Raising the County’s “piggyback” income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3%, the maximum allowed under recently expanded state authority.
An increase to the income tax and property tax would unnecessarily raise costs for both businesses and residents. Simply put, residents and businesses cannot afford these added financial burdens. Increasing taxes will only deepen Montgomery County’s affordability crisis and undermine its economic competitiveness. The Chamber urges the County Council to prioritize responsible budgeting practices that reject tax increases.
Action Alert:
MCCC is urging its members to join us in making their voices heard and calling on the County Council to remove the proposed increases to the income and property tax.
How You Can Take Action:
- E-Mail members of the Montgomery County Council. They need to hear from Chamber members and business leaders about why these increases are bad for Montgomery County businesses and our local economy.
- Let your voice be heard — call your Councilmember and leave a message sharing your stance. Every message counts.
- Post on your company and personal social media channels.
E-mail to send to Council
*Please copy the email template below, customize it with your information, and send it directly to Montgomery County Councilmembers to make your voice heard*
Suggested Email Template:
Subject: Vote No to Income and Property Tax Increases!
Councilmember,
[Your Name/Company] urges the County Council to reject County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed income and property tax increases proposed for the FY2027 operating budget.
Montgomery County residents and businesses cannot absorb the burden of additional property taxes, especially following the 4.7% increase implemented just three years ago. Rising property tax assessments are already putting financial strain on both households and businesses.
We are just as concerned about the proposal to increase the County’s income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3%. Businesses and families are struggling and now is not the time to increase costs and decrease affordability with more taxes.
[Add an anecdote about how this will negatively impact your business.]
Montgomery County is already a challenging environment for businesses. These increases would further harm our County’s competitiveness and increase existing affordability challenges.
Vote NO on all tax increases!
*Items highlighted in red to be customized by each member
Suggested Email Template:
Subject: Vote No to Income and Property Tax Increases!
Councilmember,
[Your Name/Company] urges the County Council to reject County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed income and property tax increases proposed for the FY2027 operating budget.
Montgomery County residents and businesses cannot absorb the burden of additional property taxes, especially following the 4.7% increase implemented just three years ago. Rising property tax assessments are already putting financial strain on both households and businesses.
We are just as concerned about the proposal to increase the County’s income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3%. Businesses and families are struggling and now is not the time to increase costs and decrease affordability with more taxes.
[Add an anecdote about how this will negatively impact your business.]
Montgomery County is already a challenging environment for businesses. These increases would further harm our County’s competitiveness and increase existing affordability challenges.
Vote NO on all tax increases!
*Items highlighted in red to be customized by each member
Councilmember Contact List
You can find your District Councilmember here by searching by your home or business address. However, we encourage you to contact the entire County Council to express your opposition to the proposed property tax increase.
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Council President Natali Fani-González District 6
[email protected] Phone: 240-777-7870 Council Vice President Marilyn Balcombe District 2 [email protected] Phone: 240-777-7960 Councilmember Shebra Evans At-Large [email protected] Phone: 240-777-7959 Councilmember Andrew Friedson District 1 [email protected] Phone: 240-777-7828 Councilmember Evan Glass At-Large [email protected] Phone: 240-777-7966 Councilmember Will Jawando At-Large [email protected] Phone: 240-777-7811 |
Councilmember Sydney Katz District 3
[email protected] Phone: 240-777-7906 Councilmember Dawn Luedtke District 7 [email protected] Phone: 240-777-7860 Councilmember Kristin Mink District 5 [email protected] Phone: 240-777-7955 Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles At-Large [email protected] Phone: 240-777-7964 Councilmember Kate Stewart District 4 [email protected] Phone: 240-777-7968 |
