On the latest episode of the Conduit Street Podcast, Kevin Kinnally and Michael Sanderson walk through the nuts and bolts of the rapidly approaching 2021 Session of the Maryland General Assembly, clarify what the recent rise in property tax assessments actually means for local governments and Maryland residents alike, and discuss why a proposal to extend the timeframe between property assessments could pressure counties to raise tax rates in order to keep pace with spending for education, public health, public safety, roadway maintenance, and other essential services.MACo has made the podcast available through all major platforms by searching Conduit Street Podcast. You can also listen on our Conduit Street blog with a recap and link to the podcast.You can listen to previous episodes of the Conduit Street Podcast on our website.Useful LinksPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: Property Values Rise 8.1% According to SDAT’s 2021 ReassessmentPrevious Conduit Street Coverage: 2021 MACo Issue PreviewsHelpful 2021 Session Links:Maryland General Assembly website | 2021 Dates of Interest | Issue PapersRe-opening procedures: Senate | House of Delegates | House CommitteesFollow MACo’s advocacy efforts on MACo’s Legislative Tracking DatabaseMACo’s 2021 Priorities  |  MACo’s 2020 Wrap-Up