The two most important issues of my young Council term are right around the corner: The Budget and Comprehensive Rezoning.
On April 15 at 11:00 am, the County Executive will present his budget to the Council. While I don't know exactly what it will look like, most observers agree that it will not be anything to cheer about. We can be sure that county employees will once again be forced to take a large number of furlough days. Some positions may even be cut. The Executive has signaled that he will not fully fund K-12 Education as required by state law. I also fear cuts to the Library system, community service organizations, and other services that county residents depend on.
