County Executive Marc Elrich’s $6.8 billion operating budget announced Wednesday fully funds Montgomery College’s request and includes record funding for environmental initiatives. The proposed budget fully covers Montgomery College’s $345.1 million ask, per the college. “The proposed budget will provide funding to support reasonable and fair wage increases for our dedicated faculty and staff once negotiations are completed,” reads a statement from the college after Elrich’s announcement. The Fiscal Year (FY) 2024 operating budget requires county council approval.
