County Executive Candidates Weigh in on Affordable Housing Shortage
The race for the next County Executive began in earnest Jan. 5 at a forum for the candidates sponsored by the Renters Alliance Board and live-streamed by MyMCM. The four… Read More
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County Executive Candidates Discuss Rent Stabilization During Forum
Candidates for Montgomery County Executive discussed rent stabilization and affordable housing during a virtual forum Wednesday evening. Incumbent County Executive Marc Elrich, Councilmember Tom Hucker, Councilmember Hans Riemer and Businessman… Read More
Recovering From COVID, Elrich Says: ‘It’s Not Pleasant But I Have Been Sicker’
County Executive Marc Elrich said of his bout with COVID-19, “It’s not pleasant, but I have been sicker than this before.” Between occasional sniffling and coughing, Elrich told MyMCM Monday… Read More
El Concejo Crea un Programa para Agregar Unidades de Vivienda Asequibles
En un esfuerzo por crear viviendas más asequibles en el condado de Montgomery, los concejales crearon el martes un programa de pago del condado en lugar del programa de reducción… Read More
Council Creates Program to Add Affordable Housing Units
In an effort to create more affordable housing in Montgomery County, councilmembers on Tuesday created a county payment in lieu of taxes abatement program. It enables the county to negotiate… Read More
Affordable Housing Unit Opens in Takoma Park
Affordable housing in Montgomery County took a step forward Tuesday in Takoma Park. Various county officials, including County Executive Marc Elrich, cut the ceremonial ribbon at a 9 apartment unit… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, July 8, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, July 8 and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Affordable Housing Efforts: Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will be joined by other elected officials and members… Read More
New Legislation Aims to Bring More Affordable Housing Near Transit Corridors
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando discussed the “More Housing for More People” initiatives during a virtual media briefing on Tuesday. The two-related proposals aim to address the affordable housing challenges… Read More
Council Overrides Veto of High-Rise Housing at Metrorail Stations Act
The Montgomery County Council has overridden a veto of the “More Housing at Metrorail Stations Act,” a major housing initiative for Metrorail stations, according to a county press release. Originally enacted… Read More
Takoma Park Mayor Seeking Re-Election: One of ‘the Best and Toughest Jobs I’ve Ever Had’
Kate Stewart, who has been mayor of Takoma Park since 2015, just announced she is seeking another term. She officially kicks off her campaign July 26 at a 2 p.m.… Read More
Newly Introduced Special Appropriation Could Help Homeowners Hurt By COVID-19
The Montgomery County Council introduced a special appropriation of $2,025,000 Tuesday to assist financially distressed, affordable common ownership communities. Today the Council introduced a special appropriation of $2,025,000 to provide… Read More
Councilmembers Want Property Tax Exemptions for High-Rise Developers at Metro Stations
Montgomery County Councilmembers want high-rise housing at Metro stations. Councilmember Hans Riemer held a press conference at the Forest Glen Metro Station Monday to discuss Bill 29-20, which would offer… Read More