Data centers, taxes take center stage at county executive candidate forum

Data centers, taxes take center stage at county executive candidate forum

News ClipBethesda Magazine·Silver Spring, Montgomery County, MD·3/14/2026

This news article covers a candidate forum for the Montgomery County executive race, where data centers and taxes were major discussion topics. The candidates discussed potential moratoriums on data center development, with some supporting temporary bans. The article also mentions a proposed property tax increase from the current county executive.

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