Council Rejects Referendum on New Rules for Raising Taxes
On Tuesday, the County Council rejected changes to the County Charter by a 6-5 vote when it comes to adopting budgets and raising property taxes. If it had been approved,… Read More
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Former CNN Producer Glass Will Watch Presidential Debate with Critical Eye
County Councilmember Evan Glass will watch Thursday night’s presidential debate with a group of fellow Democrats, the first time in a very long time that he will not be by… Read More
Yamada Unanimously Voted to be Next County Police Chief
Montgomery County Assistant Chief Marc Yamada was unanimously approved – without any discussion by members of the county council – to be the new county police chief. He replaces Chief… Read More
County Council to Host Virtual Hearing on Great Seneca Plan
The County Council will hold a public hearing at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 12, to gather feedback on the recently approved “Great Seneca Plan: Connecting Life and Science.” This marks… Read More
County Council Set to Interview Police and Fire Chief Nominees
The County Council will interview police chief nominee and current Assistant Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) Chief Marc Yamada on June 11. The Council has also scheduled an interview with… Read More
Applications Open for Multiple County Positions
Montgomery County is seeking applicants for multiple positions — public election fund committee member, representative on the Board of Investment Trustees for Employee Plans and representative on the Board of… Read More
Council Concerned that Proposed $7.1 Billion Budget Would Increase Debt
Following non-binding straw votes Tuesday, Montgomery County Councilmembers agreed not to raise taxes and most likely not increase the amount of general obligations bonds to cover one-time expenditures. During a… Read More
Report: County’s Police Force is Shrinking, Response Times Rising
A shortage of police officers is a national issue and according to a report filed at the County Council’s Public Safety Committee meeting Monday, Montgomery County is not immune. Given the… Read More
Former Officials to Elrich: Target MCPS Budget Funds to Improve Reading Skills
On Wednesday, officials who formerly served the county in various positions from Board of Education to County Council, sent an email to County Executive Marc Elrich. In the email they… Read More
One Step Closer for New Library in Clarksburg, Renovations for Other Libraries
Members of the Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee gave their stamp of approval Thursday to spend millions on building a library in Clarksburg and renovating several other libraries. Renovations… Read More
Council Proposes Spending $4.8 Million for Security Cameras in County Garages
Montgomery County Council wants to spend almost $4.8 million to increase security at the Bethesda, Wheaton and Silver Spring county parking lots. The proposal will be discussed Feb. 22 before… Read More
Council Discusses Bill That Aims to Increase Access to Affordable Housing
Montgomery County Council discussed a bill Tuesday that aims to increase access to affordable housing by ensuring the county can effectively use the right to first refusal. The legislation allows… Read More