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2008 Presidential Election -
Montgomery County Ballot Question

Question A

Charter Amendment by act of County Council

Repeal of Legally Ineffective Provisions

Repeal Sections 311A, 311B, and 313A of the County Charter, regarding use of County funds to operate a landfill system on residentially zoned land; burying or trenching sewage sludge on residentially zoned land; and telephone service offered by the C&P Telephone Company.

  • For the Charter Amendment
  • Against the Charter Amendment

Question B

Charter Amendment by petition

Property Tax Limit - Votes Needed to Override

Amend Section 305 of the County Charter to require a unanimous vote of 9 Councilmembers, rather than the 7 out of 9 votes currently required, to levy a tax on real property that will produce revenue that exceeds the annual limit on property tax revenue set in that section.

  • For the Charter Amendment
  • Against the Charter Amendment

Question C

Removed from ballot September 9, 2008 by Court Order