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Posted on: May 12, 2021

[ARCHIVED] PRINCE GEORGE’S AND MONTGOMERY COUNTY COUNCILS CONVENE VIRTUALLY FOR ANNUAL JOINT BUDGET SESSION

Councils to Vote on FY 2022 Budget Proposals for WSSC, M-NCPPC, and WSTC

Prince George’s and Montgomery County lawmakers will convene virtually for the annual Bi-County Budget Session on Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m. to consider proposed FY22 Bi-County spending plans for WSSC Water; the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC); and the Washington Suburban Transit Commission (WSTC).

The FY 2022 Bi-County Budget session is available for Live and On-Demand viewing HERE.

WHAT: Joint FY 2022 Bi-County Budget Session

WHO: Prince George’s County Council

Montgomery County Council

WHEN: Thursday, May 13, 2021, at 3:00 p.m.

WHERE: Virtual Meeting – Watch HERE

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