Montgomery council eyes new budget office

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Some Montgomery County Council members are looking to create a new budget office within the legislative branch after repeatedly questioning the reliability of cost projections submitted by County Executive Ike Leggett.

Under a bill submitted by Councilman Mike Knapp, D-Germantown, a budget department would be formed within the County Council to provide independent analysis about the cost of legislation.

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