Baltimore Co. exec promises no new taxes

Published April 16, 2007 4:00am ET



Baltimore County taxpayers can expect a lean, well-balanced budget with no new taxes and heavy spending on school construction and community projects such as libraries and parks, officials said.

“This is a continuation of the renaissance of Baltimore County and provides both the basics and the amenities that meet our expectations for the quality of life,” said Baltimore County Executive Jim Smith, who will present his budget in his fifth annual State of the County address today.

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