straw vote

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Montgomery County Council members took a straw vote in March to restore the funding to begin construction in fiscal 2025, but the final budget will not be approved until May.

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The council approved the tunnel funding unanimously in a straw vote.

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The overall winner of the straw vote might be so designated on primary ballots.

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In a straw vote, the council unanimously approved the contracts Elrich’s administration negotiated with the county’s police and fire unions.

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A straw vote would give voters a voice but wouldn’t be binding.

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