Montgomery County will have permanent rent stabilization. After hours of discussion Tuesday, legislation to limit rent increases passed 7-4 in county council. Annual rent increases will be limited to 3%… Read More
County councilmembers engaged in hours of discussion Tuesday ahead of an expected vote on legislation to limit rent increases. MCM spoke with advocates for the bill. Councilmembers Will Jawando and… Read More
The county council is expected to vote Tuesday on legislation to limit rent increases. Bill 15-23 would limit allowable annual rent increases to 3% plus inflation, to be capped at… Read More
County Councilmember Will Jawando led a council proclamation commemorating Juneteenth on Tuesday. Jawando said Juneteenth has been celebrated by African Americans as a “second independence day,” and formally recognizes the… Read More
A bill has been signed that leaders believe will help enhance safety for businesses open late at night. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Late Night Business Safety Plan bill… Read More
On Wednesday, Councilmember Dawn Luedke introduced a bill that would establish an Airpark Community Advisory Committee. The Committee would be for neighbors of the Montgomery County Airpark (MCA), Airpark users,… Read More
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