The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners is holding public hearings Thursday at 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. regarding the county's proposed 2013 operating budget.
The $413.8 million budget avoids a tax increase for county residents, but dramatically reduces or eliminate funding for a variety of public assistance programs and other social services. Representatives from affected groups are expected to testify at today's hearings.
Patch will have a report on the hearings later today.