County Council to Hold Hearing on Bethesda Downtown Plan Amendment
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Bethesda Downtown Minor Master Plan Amendment on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. The hearing will take place at the… Read More
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Residents Can Testify at Upcoming County Council Public Hearings
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on proposed legislation and resolutions in February and March. Residents can sign up to testify before each deadline. Feb. 25 Hearing The… Read More
Council Urged to Financially Support Scotland Church Restoration
Nine community members urged the Montgomery County Council to allocate $400,000 toward restoration of the Scotland AME Zion Church in Potomac. Speaking Wednesday during the council’s public hearing on its… Read More
Residents Invited to Testify on Plastic Bag Ban at Public Hearing
The Montgomery County Council rescheduled its public hearing on Bill 24-24, the “Bring Your Own Bag” Act, to Jan. 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. The bill, introduced by Council Vice… Read More
Virtual Public Hearing on Capital Crescent Surface Trail Set for July 16
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) will hold a virtual public hearing on the proposed Capital Crescent Surface Trail Phrase 2 Project in Bethesda on July 16 at 6:30… Read More
Council Supports Townhouses on Houses of Worship and Private School Land
Montgomery County needs more affordable housing, and some faith-based organizations are land-rich and want to help. That is why councilmembers Kate Stewart and Andrew Friedson cosponsored the FAITH -based affordable… Read More
Charter Commission Seeks Public Input on 3 Proposed Changes
The Montgomery County Charter Review Commission seeks public input on three proposed amendments. The proposals involve how the council president is elected, whether the county executive can appoint people to… Read More
During Public Hearing, Residents Call for Free Menstrual Products
Most of the speakers at Tuesday’s public hearing favored a proposed bill that would mandate placement of free menstrual products in restrooms throughout the county to end period poverty. Under… Read More
Residents Testify on Plan to Improve Pedestrian Experience
Residents shared their perspectives on a plan aimed to make the pedestrian experience better. Wheaton resident Adam Carlesco said he does not own a car and relies on walking, biking… Read More
Albornoz Encourages Residents to Share Their Views on the Budget
The County Council is holding public hearings on County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year starting July 1. At-Large councilmember Gabe Albornoz told MyMCM that residents… Read More
Chambers of Commerce Speak Out Against Proposed Property Tax Increase
During a public hearing before the Montgomery County Council on Tuesday, leaders of chambers of commerce testified against a 10-cent property tax increase proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich. Brian… Read More
Residents Testify on Competing Rent Bills
Residents, advocates and real estate company leaders testified on competing rent protection bills at the Tuesday afternoon Council meeting. County Councilmembers unveiled two separate proposals earlier this month. Bill 15-23… Read More