Anne Arundel?s looming deficit could bring higher taxes

Anne Arundel?s beloved cap on property taxes may need to be changed ? meaning higher taxes ? or residents could see diminished services from the county government, officials said.

The county?s revenues have been strained by its tax cap and declining revenues from real estate taxes. Meanwhile, 80 percent of the county?s budget goes toward personnel, and in the coming years benefit plans will cost the county $1.3 billion.