It’s Monday, April 5. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Council Meets: The County Council meets today at 9:30 a.m. to review FY26 operating budget, capital improvements program, and the proposed tax options. View the agenda. Learn more. Watch live below.
2. Capital Budget Community Meeting: County Executive Marc Elrich hosts the fifth of six public meetings on the FY27 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). Tonight’s meeting begins at 7 p.m., at the White Oak Community Recreation Center (1700 April Lane, Silver Spring) Time: 7 p.m.
The CIP funds long-term projects—such as school construction, recreation centers, and transportation improvements—separate from the operating budget, which covers annual expenses.
Elrich Seeks Input on FY27 Capital Budget at 6 Community Meetings
3. Municipal Monday:
- Gaithersburg Mayor and Council meet at 7:30 p.m. | Agenda
- Rockville Mayor & Council meet at 7 p.m. | Agenda
4. Cinco de Mayo Lyft Rides Available: Free Lyft rides are available through the SoberRide program to help prevent drunk driving during Cinco de Mayo.
Free Lyft Rides Offered for Cinco de Mayo to Prevent Drunk Driving
5. Scotland AME Zion Church: This week the small church on Seven Locks Road in Potomac celebrated its rebuilding following flooding in 2019 that destroyed its foundation and closed the building to worshipers for five years. Read more here. Meet longtime Scotland resident, Charlotte Evonne who as a child did not know any white people.
And One More Thing: The Butterfly Experience at Brookside Gardens in Wheaton continues through Sept. 21. MCM visited earlier this month — take a look:
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