Montgomery officials predict struggle to find more cuts

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Montgomery County officials, still reeling from smaller staffs, fewer resources and less available services this budget year, say more cuts would be a herculean task.

“Obviously, if that’s what we have to do, we don’t really have a choice,” said Robin Riley, division chief in the county’s Recreation Department, referring to anticipated budget cuts next fiscal year. “Any reduction ?– no matter how large or small — is going to be a challenge at this point. I couldn’t even begin to guess where we would look for cuts.”

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