Meet ‘The Six’ New Women Councilmembers
In what was a historic election for the county and the County Council, six women were elected to serve the now 11-member legislative body for the next four years. They… Read More
Montgomery County Council
County Launches Transportation Grant Programs for Vulnerable Residents
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) launched two grant programs Tuesday designed to increase transportation services for vulnerable residents – amounting to $800,000. The funding from the county’s operating… Read More
Celebration Marks Finale for 4 Members of 19th County Council
Tuesday was the final meeting for councilmembers Tom Hucker (D-District 5), Nancy Navarro (D-District 4), Craig Rice (D-District 2) and Hans Riemer (D-At-large) who are completing their term. Today was… Read More
Council Allocates Funds for ‘Significant’ Housing, Retail Project in Bethesda
Montgomery County Council agreed to allocate about $10.5 million to fund a project in downtown Bethesda consisting of housing, retail space, an underground parking garage and two public parks. The… Read More
Council Sets Goal to Mandate All-Electric New Construction by December 2026
Montgomery County Councilmembers passed on final reading a bill that requires all new construction as of Dec. 31, 2026 be electric without gas powered equipment. The goal is to eliminate… Read More
Elrich, County Council to be Inaugurated Dec. 5
County Executive Marc Elrich and the 20th Montgomery County Council will be inaugurated at the Music Center at Strathmore on Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. Elrich will begin his second… Read More
Council Passes Law Prohibiting Guns in Places of Public Assembly
County councilmembers unanimously approved a bill Tuesday that prohibits possessing firearms in or near places of public assembly. The bill was sponsored by Council President Gabe Albornoz and cosponsored by… Read More
Balcombe “Excited” About Joining the County Council
Marilyn Balcombe headed the Gaithersburg – Germantown Chamber of Commerce for the last 17 years. On Election Day she became the new councilmember for District 2. MyMCM spoke with Balcombe… Read More
County Council Schedules 2 Public Hearings for November
The Montgomery County Council will hold two public hearings in the month of November to receive testimony on funding appropriations and legislative proposals. The hearings will be held on the… Read More
Evan Glass Looks Forward to ‘Most Diverse Council We’ve Ever Had’
A diverse group of six women, one Asian, two Blacks and two Latinos will be sworn in next month to the 11-member Montgomery County council, according to unofficial results from… Read More
Council At-Large Candidate Laurie-Anne Sayles on Verge of Being Part of Historic Majority
Former Gaithersburg City councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles (D) is on the verge of becoming part of a historic majority on the Montgomery County Council. Six women including Sayles (out of 11… Read More
Council Candidate Natali Fani-González: ‘I Feel Hopeful and Empowered’
Montgomery County Council District 6 candidate Natali Fani-González (D) told MyMCM she feels hopeful and empowered about this election and expects to celebrate after the polls close in Baltimore with… Read More