5. • OrdinanceCity of Montgomery (Montgomery County)

Presentation and discussion by Bret Keast of Kendig Keast Collaborative regarding the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).

Presented in: City Council & Planning & Zoning Joint Special Meeting on 2026-08-18

Official Roll-Call Vote

Restrains Gov't • 6.8/10 Impact Weight

PASSED (5 - 0)

“Presentation and discussion by Bret Keast of Kendig Keast Collaborative regarding the proposed Unified Development Ordinance (UDO).”

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Action item regarding Presentation and discussion by Bret Keast of Kendig Keast Collaborative regarding the proposed Unifi

Bastiat Liberty & Property Rights Analysis

This motion is scored as RESTRAINS_GOVERNMENT (Impact Weight: 6.8/10). Under the Bastiat Liberty Watchdog Index, voting YES on measures that cap or reduce ad valorem tax burdens, expand taxpayer exemptions, retire debt early, enforce competitive bidding caps, or remove regulatory/zoning barriers to private property rights earns a positive Pro-Liberty score.