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Franchot urges counties, city to reduce local property taxes | Maryland Daily Record
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“As we all know, the true — and that is the important thing concern right here, I can’t emphasize this sufficient — the true tax burden for Marylanders is the native property tax,” says Comptroller Peter Franchot. (The Every day Report/File Photograph)
Maryland’s prime tax collector is looking on native and municipal governments to cut back their property taxes within the coming yr.
With the shut of the Common Meeting session, lots of the state’s 24 main political subdivisions are finalizing their respective budgets for the approaching fiscal yr. Partially, these budgets shall be funded by assessments on residential and business properties inside their borders.
“As we all know, the true — and that is the important thing concern right here, I can’t emphasize this sufficient — the true tax burden for Marylanders is the native property tax,” stated Franchot, talking at Wednesday’s Board of Public Works assembly.
The comptroller stated he continues to fret in regards to the potential for a recession, calling the state’s financial scenario “unstable.” Numerous residents stay unemployed because the coronavirus pandemic continues.
“It’s, sadly, an financial burden on Marylanders’ high quality of life. I hope chief of all ranges of native authorities can have a look and determine a solution to ship some reduction in that space,” Franchot stated.
At one level, Lt Gov. Boyd Rutherford may very well be heard siding with the comptroller.
“You’re completely proper,” stated Rutherford.
Franchot, who’s in search of the Democratic nomination for governor, is making a behavior of calling for tax reduction. Earlier this yr he spearheaded the push that led to a 30-day vacation on the state excise tax on gasoline.
On Wednesday, the three-member board permitted a advice by the Fee on State Debt to carry the road on state property taxes.
Residential property house owners in Maryland pay 11.2 cents per $100 of assessed worth. That tax is on prime of native and municipal property taxes. Public utilities pay a price of 28 cents per $100 of assessed worth.
The charges permitted Wednesday haven’t elevated since 2007.
Franchot stated “it’s by no means a superb time to take cash out of the pockets of householders” however the present financial scenario is especially unhealthy.
“A rise would solely impose disproportionate injury on our owners and small companies who’re feeling the impression of hovering gasoline costs, inflation, a better price of dwelling,” he stated. “We have to assist them throughout this troublesome time as a result of as they get better financially, all of us do.”
Even so, the state expects to comprehend practically $938 million in income. The quantity represents a rise of greater than 3.2% over the present fiscal yr.
State property tax income is devoted to paying off state bonds.
Property taxes in Maryland’s 24 political subdivisions make up a good portion of particular person native authorities budgets together with a piggyback revenue tax.
Inside these jurisdictions, smaller integrated subdivisions may levy a property tax evaluation. Solely Baltimore County and the Metropolis of Baltimore and Howard County don’t have any integrated subdivision taxes on prime of the jurisdiction evaluation.
Montgomery and Prince George’s Counties, as examples, every have greater than 30 smaller integrated cities that even have a property tax.
In Baltimore County, the property tax price is $1.10 per $100 of assessed worth. Based mostly on the median sale worth of a house, the property tax can be about $3,300. The state evaluation provides about 10%, bringing the tab to below $3,700 yearly.
In Montgomery County, the native authorities taxes residential property at a price of practically 72 cents per $100 in assessed worth. Takoma Park tacks on practically 54 cents per $100 in assessed worth — a rise of greater than 75% over the county price.
“I dwell within the Individuals’s Republic of Takoma Park,” stated Franchot. “If it strikes, they tax it. I simply received my tax discover, they’re elevating taxes 7% to be able to stability subsequent yr’s funds. That’s not a superb scenario for notably seniors on a hard and fast revenue that wish to keep of their properties, wish to keep in Maryland.”
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Maryland Weather: Severe Storms Moving in From West
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BALTIMORE – Severe storms have been plaguing western Maryland this afternoon. They are on the move east and will push into Carroll County near the 6pm hour. These storms have a history of producing winds capable of downing trees. We are also seeing heavy rain and lightning.
Most of the activity will push north and south of the forecast area surrounding Baltimore with the marine layer or stable air mass keeping the severe weather west of the mountain regions.
The warm front associated with the severe weather is bring warm, humid air in overnight. Expect overnight lows in the low 70s with scattered showers and isolated severe storms.
A secondary cold front will bring another chance for an isolated strong storms on Sunday. The day won’t be a washout, there is the possibility of active weather in the afternoon and evening.
The front will bring bright sunny skies for Monday with low humidity. Perfect weather for the afternoon barbecue or last summer activity. Kids getting back to school this week should expect refreshing temperatures… possibly even a little chilly with overnight lows in the 50s.
High pressure will control our weather for the middle of the week. Expect sunny skies and low humidity through Friday. Overnight lows Tuesday and Wednesday will be in the mid 50s, with afternoon highs in the upper 70s. The chance of showers returns late Friday.
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How to watch Maryland football vs. UConn
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Maryland football is back and kicks off its season at home against UConn on Saturday.
The Terps will take on the Huskies for first time since 2013, when Maryland won, 32-21. The Terps are coming off an 8-5 season, in which they won their third straight bowl game, while UConn is coming off a disappointing 3-9 season and looking to play spoiler on the road.
With a victory, Maryland will move its week one winning streak to five games.
The numbers
Maryland: 0-0
UConn: 0-0
All-time series: Maryland leads, 2-1
DraftKings Sportsbook line: Maryland -19.5, O/U 44.5
How to watch and listen
When: Saturday, Aug. 31, 12 p.m. ET
Where: SECU Stadium, College Park, Maryland
TV: Fox Sports 1 — Connor Onion (play-by-play), Mark Helfrich (analyst)
Radio: 105.7 FM (Balt) / 980 AM (DC) – Johnny Holliday (play-by-play), Steve Suter (analyst), LaMont Jordan (sideline)
Streaming: Fox Sports
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Maryland Supreme Court reinstates Adnan Syed murder conviction, orders new hearing
BALTIMORE— Maryland’s Supreme Court has upheld an appellate court’s decision to reinstate the murder conviction of Adnan Syed, whose case gained national attention in 2014 when it was featured on the first season of the “Serial” podcast.
The ruling says the case should be sent back to a lower court for a new hearing on whether it should be thrown out entirely. The decision reverses a lower court’s ruling that had cleared Syed’s name two years ago.
Syed had served more than 20 years for the 1999 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Hae Min Lee.
He was freed from prison in September 2022 after Baltimore prosecutors found flaws in the evidence presented at trial and a judge agreed to vacate his conviction.
However, Lee’s relatives appealed the decision, contending they didn’t receive sufficient notice to attend the hearing that set Syed free. In March 2023, the Maryland Appellate Court agreed and reinstated Syed’s conviction and ordered a redo of the hearing.
Syed appealed that ruling, bringing the matter to the Maryland Supreme Court. Friday’s ruling comes 11 months after arguments were made.
Justices found the circuit court violated the rights of Young Lee, Hae Min Lee’s brother.
“In an effort to remedy what they perceived to be an injustice to Mr. Syed, the prosecutor and the Circuit Court worked an injustice against Mr. Lee,” the court said.
Syed will remain free until the next hearing which has not been scheduled. The Supreme Court ordered the Lee family must have sufficient notice of the new hearing and a new judge must preside.
“If there’s actually evidence presented that shows that Adnan Syed should not have been convicted, we would be the first ones to congratulate Adnan Syed and argue he should be a free man,” said David Sanford, the attorney for the Lee family. “That hasn’t happened yet.”
In their dissenting opinions, several justices wrote when the case was vacated, any appeal by Young Lee should’ve been rendered moot. Those justices also argued there aren’t any specific victims’ rights that would require Young Lee be allowed to be present at that 2022 hearing.
Syed’s lawyer Erica Suter said that while they disagree with the ruling, the Lee family’s pain in this isn’t lost on them.
“Wrongful convictions devastate the wrongly accused, their family and the family of the victim,” Suter said. “Reinstating Adnan’s wrongful conviction does not provide justice or closure.”
Rabia Chaudry, Syed’s friend and advocate, went on Instagram Live to affirm that she will do what she can to keep Syed a free man.
“I will never not fight for his freedom and I know there are others, also, in his life who will never not fight for his freedom,” Chaudry said.
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