It’s Monday, Nov. 24, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Jawando Won’t Take Council President Role: The county council vice president is typically next in line to be president, but Council Vice President Will Jawando, who is running for county executive in 2026, announced he will not seek the title of council president.
2. Van Hollen Aids Food Pantry in Serving Up Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving: People who receive food from the local nonprofit Nourishing Bethesda received the makings of a Thanksgiving feast Friday, along with their regular biweekly meal allocation.
Van Hollen Aids Food Pantry in Serving Up Hope Ahead of Thanksgiving
3. School Facilities: The Montgomery County Board of Education voted to approve a more than $2.7 billion in upgrades to school facilities under the superintendent’s Capital Improvements Program and budget. The fate of Silver Spring International Middle School is not yet finalized.
School Board Approves More Than $2.7 Billion Plan to Upgrade School Facilities
4. Municipal Monday:
- Gaithersburg: The mayor and council meet for a work session at 7:30 p.m. View agenda
5. ICYMI: Gaithersburg Mayor Jud Ashman will run for County Council against Rockville City Councilmember Izola Shaw in the June 2026 Democratic Primary to represent District 3, which includes the cities of Gaithersburg, Rockville and Washington Grove. Ashman is also a board member at Montgomery Community Media.
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