It’s Friday, May 15, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. Check the weather forecast here.
1. Protest in Council Chambers: Protest erupted in council chambers Thursday after the council president announced that the budget session would be delayed until Friday.
Protest erupts after council postpones budget session until tomorrow @mymcmedia pic.twitter.com/uzC4xdRGQN
— Maryam Shahzad (@maryam_mcm) May 14, 2026
2. Council: Following Thursday’s postponement, the County Council meets at 10 a.m. to wrap up budget deliberations.
3. Council At-Large Candidate Forum Saturday: Montgomery Community Media CEO Jasmine White will moderate a candidate forum for county council at-large candidate Saturday afternoon in Rockville.
Montgomery Community Media CEO to moderate County Council at-large candidate forum Saturday
4. District 6 Candidate Sonia Garcia: Since losing her federal job at the National Institutes of Health, Sonia Garcia has been working at her father’s small business while helping neighbors navigate the University Boulevard Corridor and Bus Rapid Transit transition.
District 6 Candidate Sonia Garcia, a former NIH employee, raises concerns over gov’t transparency
5. The Pulse: Watch the latest episode of The Pulse below.
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