Jawando, Mink Oppose Housing Plan
County Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Kristin Mink have spoken out against an attainable housing plan from the planning board that would make zoning changes for homes. Planners… Read More
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‘American Hero’ Brig. Gen. McGee Forever Memorialized in Silver Spring Library
On the third floor of the Silver Spring library that bears his name, Brigadier General Charles McGee was honored posthumously with a memorial honoring his military service as well as… Read More
El Concejo del Condado Elige a Stewart como Presidenta y a Jawando como Vicepresidente
El martes, el concejo del condado eligió por unanimidad a Kate Stewart como presidenta y a Will Jawando como vicepresidente. “Mi prioridad es asegurar que nuestro trabajo sea colaborativo, responsable… Read More
County Council Elects Stewart as President, Jawando as Vice President
On Tuesday, the county council unanimously elected Kate Stewart as president and Will Jawando as vice president. “My priority is to ensure that our work is collaborative, accountable, and that… Read More
After Biden Announcement, Many Maryland Legislators Express ‘Full Support’ for VP Harris
In a statement Sunday, President Joe Biden announced he would not be seeking re-election and expressed his “full support and endorsement for Kamala” Harris as the Democratic nominee for president.… Read More
Task Force Established to Bring Sports Tourism to County
County councilmembers on Tuesday unanimously agreed to set up a task force to seek ways of bringing more sporting events — and the accompanying revenue they would generate — to… Read More
Council Issues Proclamation Celebrating Juneteenth
Montgomery County Councilmembers issued a proclamation Tuesday celebrating Juneteenth, which marks the day slavery ended two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. “We come here to celebrate courage and… Read More
Officials Voice Concerns About Improved School Funding
UPDATED at 8:30 p.m. to include remarks from Councilmember Kristin Mink _____________________________ In his weekly meeting with the media, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his concern about the future… Read More
Council Committee Finalizes MCPS, Montgomery College Budget Recommendation
The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee unanimously recommended $49.5 million above County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended budget for MCPS on Tuesday. After four worksessions, the committee reviewing budget… Read More
Council Reviews Funding for Adult English Language Learners
Montgomery County Councilmembers reviewed more than $2.4 million in funding that will support adult English classes during a work session Thursday. The funding, which will go toward the Montgomery Coalition… Read More
Council Committees Review MCPS Biking, Walking Infrastructure
The Montgomery County Council reviewed student walking and biking infrastructure during a committee work session Thursday. Representatives from the Montgomery County Police Department, Planning Office and Department of Transportation discussed… Read More
Council Passes Bills about Affordable Housing, Hookah Lounges
The Montgomery County Council voted to pass three bills Tuesday during their council session. Affordable Housing in Places of Worship The council approved a zoning measure that will allow houses… Read More