Montgomery Co. Exec Proposes First Spending Reduction In Modern History

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett unveiled his recommended $4.3 billion operating budget Monday.

The county is facing a staggering deficit of $779 million that is forcing cuts at all county agencies with significant cuts proposed in services and staffing.

Hard choices resulted from the economic recession, rising unemployment, and sharp declines in tax revenues and state aid, Leggett said.

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