It’s Tuesday, July 18, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County.
1. Council: The Montgomery County Council will meet at 9:15 a.m. and will begin with a proclamation, presented by Councilmembers Sidney Katz, Gabe Albornoz, and Dawn Luedtke to commemorate Peace Day in honor of Mattie J.T. Stepanek’s life and legacy. At 1:15 p.m., Council Vice President Andrew Friedson and Council President Evan Glass will lead a proclamation presentation recognizing Ken Reichard for his years of service to U.S. Senator Ben Cardin.
The Council is expected to vote on Bill 15-23, Landlord-Tenant Relations – Ant-Rent Gouging Protections, as recommended by the Planning, Housing, and Parks (PHP) Committee by a 2-1 vote with Council Vice President Friedson opposing.
See agenda here.
Council and committee meetings are streamed live on the Council’s web page via YouTube and Facebook Live and can be watched on County Cable Montgomery on Xfinity/RCN 6 HD 996/1056, Fios 30, and the CCM live stream.
2. Development Review Process Workgroup: Hybrid meeting from 2 to 4 p.m. at the M-NCPPC Wheaton Headquarters, 2425 Reedie Drive, 2nd floor, Wheaton, MD 20902. This is a hybrid event with in-person and virtual testimony options. Sign up to provide feedback either in person or virtually via Microsoft Teams.
3. Latino Conversation Week: Today is the Bilingual Weed Warrior Event – July 18, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
4. Food Distribution: Events today in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg.
🍎 🍽 Did you know that 1 in 9 people worldwide suffer from food insecurity? If you or someone you know needs food assistance, don’t miss the food distribution events happening tomorrow, July 18, in Silver Spring, Rockville, and Gaithersburg. More info: https://t.co/qUB8INXZ58 pic.twitter.com/lLagdoiEsn
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) July 17, 2023
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5. (ICYMI): Community members gathered at Mattie J.T. Stepanek Park in Rockville on Saturday to celebrate the life and legacy of the boy poet who wrote of his visions of peace.
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