Council Votes to Create Anti-Hate Task Force
UPDATED June 27 at 11:10 a.m. Members of the county council on Tuesday unanimously voted to create an Anti-Hate Task Force to combat the increased incidents of hate bias occurring… Read More
Montgomery County Council
County Council Schedules Public Hearings for July
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings in the month of July to receive testimony on new bills under consideration, funding appropriations, a change to the zoning code, and… Read More
Directors Confirmed to Departments of Health and Human Services, Environmental Protection
Dr. James Bridgers, who was Acting Director for the county’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), was unanimously appointed by the County Council as Director on Tuesday. Bridgers replaces… Read More
Council Hosts Community Meeting Wednesday in Silver Spring
The Montgomery County Council will hold a Community Conversation on Wednesday, June 21 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Weller Road Elementary School in Silver Spring and virtually on Zoom. Councilmembers have… Read More
County Invests $125,000 in Long Branch Business District
County officials delivered a $125,000 check Tuesday to the Long Branch Business League and MHP to unify and strengthen the business area. “This is essentially a Flower Avenue Main Street… Read More
Video Commemorates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Earlier this month, Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass, Councilmember Kristin Mink, and the full County Council commemorated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is recognized nationally throughout the… Read More
MCEA Members Overwhelmingly Approve Proposed Teacher Contract
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) voted “overwhelmingly” Wednesday evening to ratify the contract put forth by the Montgomery County Public Schools Board of Education (BOE). The contract was worked… Read More
Councilmembers, MCEA, Realtors Explain Their Views on 2024 Budget
County councilmembers are expected to vote May 25 on the Fiscal Year 2024 $6.7 billion budget. About half of those dollars are slated for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).… Read More
Realtors’ Signs Throughout County Protest Tax Hikes
An organization representing area realtors have installed signs declaring “Higher Taxes Means Fewer Affordable Homes” at some of Montgomery County’s largest intersections. The Greater Capital Area Association of Realtors placed… Read More
Elrich Recommends Dr. Bridgers for Director of Health and Human Services
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced Wednesday that he has recommended to the Montgomery County Council that Dr. James Bridgers be named director of the Department of Health and Human… Read More
Harris Chosen as Planning Board Chair Over Former Councilmember Riemer
Artie Harris Jr., vice president of real estate at Montgomery Housing Partnership (MHP), is the new chair of the Montgomery County Planning Board. Montgomery County Councilmembers voted for Harris over… Read More
Union Members Disrupt Council’s Teacher Appreciation Day Proclamation
Montgomery County Councilmembers abruptly ended an event recognizing teachers after disruptions from union members. The council planned to present a proclamation during Tuesday’s session recognizing Teacher Appreciation Day, led by… Read More