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Montgomery County Council postponed its budget straw vote on MCPS funding after educators voiced objections, signaling ongoing debate over school funding; council member Fani-González said the panel will reconvene Friday to continue discussions.
Voters in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, will decide whether county council members should receive a salary or a stipend. Currently, council members earn a stipend based on meetings attended, but a referendum question on the ballot proposes changing it to a salary with one pay raise every five years. Supporters argue that this change would provide regular pay and reflect the full-time responsibilities of the part-time job. However, opponents express concerns that it may incentivize council members to skip meetings while still receiving their salary.
Greenville County Council narrowly avoided a government shutdown by approving a $785 million budget that includes the first tax increase in nearly 30 years. The tax increase will raise county taxes by $28 for every $100,000 in value. The budget was approved by a supermajority of two-thirds of the council, with a vote of 8-4. The county has avoided increasing its tax rate for nearly 30 years while balancing an $80 million fund and boasting a AAA credit rating, but Greenville's growth and increased inflation has strained county resources, creating a need for more resources.