# Sep 17, 2026 - GO Committee Worksession

The Montgomery County Council's Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee held a worksession on September 17, 2026, focusing on infrastructure funding and the county's reserve policy. The committee reviewed a comprehensive report from the Infrastructure Funding Working Group, which analyzed the county's infrastructure needs across schools, transportation, and parks, estimating a $1.2 billion annual funding gap combining maintenance, upgrades, and new capacity. The group found that while the county has many funding tools, the challenge lies in strategically aligning these tools with infrastructure needs. Various funding options were discussed, including property tax increases, special taxing districts, and public-private partnerships, with an emphasis on equity, predictability, and sustainability. Development impact taxes were noted as insufficient and inequitable. The committee also examined the county's reserve policy, considering recommendations to increase total reserves from 10% to 13% of adjusted governmental revenues to better meet fiscal sustainability and AAA bond rating standards. The discussion included potential amendments to the revenue stabilization fund law and strategies to prioritize infrastructure maintenance funding within the budget. The committee expressed support for updating fiscal policies to enhance reserve targets and infrastructure funding approaches, with plans to draft recommendations for the full council.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Policy
**Published:** September 18, 2026

### Sources
- [Sep 17, 2026 - GO Committee Worksession](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aVgUn5DWEQo) - MoCoCouncilMD