Thursday afternoon Montgomery County Council held a public hearing on County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed operating budget. At-Large Councilmember, Gabe Albornoz says he encourages all residents to share their perspectives,… Read More
Montgomery County will have a new urban district. County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to establish an urban district in Friendship Heights on the county’s side. Council Vice President Andrew Friedson… Read More
On Tuesday the County Council unanimously voted to reaffirm James Hedrick to the Planning Board. “The Council reaffirmed our support for Mr. Hedrick because his insight and housing expertise have… Read More
The first phase of the “Healthy Meals for Children” bill went into effect on Wednesday. Now effective, restaurants in the county will be required to offer at least one healthy… Read More
Two councilmembers aim to stabilize rents in Montgomery County with a new bill that would cap allowable increases at 3%. Bill 16-23 — the Housing Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity (HOME)… Read More
Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass wants to sit at the table of a new state workgroup designed to improve how planning is done in the county. Recently, the council… Read More
A council bill would require gas stations in the county to post the highest credit price of regular gas. Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz introduced the new bill Tuesday. State… Read More
The Montgomery County Council celebrated Black History Month with a commemoration Tuesday. This year’s theme is Black resistance. Councilmember Will Jawando said he thinks it is one of the most… Read More
Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass released a plan Monday with immediate next steps to try to boost economic development. “Here in Montgomery County, I think it is undeniable that… Read More
Hate-based graffiti was found in Gaithersburg High School, the school’s principal told families Sunday, making it the second such incident there in the past week. “I am extremely disappointed to… Read More
Nearly 60% of Montgomery County residents are people of color, according to the county Planning Department. The jurisdiction has seen a “dramatic change in racial composition of the county since… Read More
Newly-elected County Council President Evan Glass said his priorities include equitable pandemic recovery, housing affordability, transit and climate change. “As we build back, we need to continue doing so in… Read More