Montgomery County officials envisioned development districts as an innovative way for new communities to grow without having to compete against entrenched neighborhoods for local dollars. But they have been embroiled in controversy since their inception.
Under the arrangement, residents pay higher taxes for infrastructure improvements near their homes.
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