Elrich Signs Late Night Business Safety Plan Bill
A bill has been signed that leaders believe will help enhance safety for businesses open late at night. County Executive Marc Elrich signed the Late Night Business Safety Plan bill… Read More
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Bill Introduced to Create Airpark Community Advisory Committee
On Wednesday, Councilmember Dawn Luedke introduced a bill that would establish an Airpark Community Advisory Committee. The Committee would be for neighbors of the Montgomery County Airpark (MCA), Airpark users,… Read More
Council Holds Day 2 of Public Hearings on Proposed Budget
Thursday afternoon Montgomery County Council held a public hearing on County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed operating budget. At-Large Councilmember, Gabe Albornoz says he encourages all residents to share their perspectives,… Read More
Councilmembers Vote to Create Urban District in Friendship Heights
Montgomery County will have a new urban district. County Councilmembers voted unanimously Tuesday to establish an urban district in Friendship Heights on the county’s side. Council Vice President Andrew Friedson… Read More
Council Unanimously Votes to Reaffirm James Hedrick to Planning Board
On Tuesday the County Council unanimously voted to reaffirm James Hedrick to the Planning Board. “The Council reaffirmed our support for Mr. Hedrick because his insight and housing expertise have… Read More
Requirement for Healthy Drink Options for Kids at Restaurants Goes Into Effect
The first phase of the “Healthy Meals for Children” bill went into effect on Wednesday. Now effective, restaurants in the county will be required to offer at least one healthy… Read More
Elrich, Community Advocates Join Councilmembers in Support of Rent Legislation
Two councilmembers aim to stabilize rents in Montgomery County with a new bill that would cap allowable increases at 3%. Bill 16-23 — the Housing Opportunity, Mobility, and Equity (HOME)… Read More
Council Wants a Seat at New State Planning Working Group
Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass wants to sit at the table of a new state workgroup designed to improve how planning is done in the county. Recently, the council… Read More
Albornoz Introduces Bill Requiring Gas Stations to Post Credit Price
A council bill would require gas stations in the county to post the highest credit price of regular gas. Montgomery County Councilmember Gabe Albornoz introduced the new bill Tuesday. State… Read More
Council Celebrates Black History Month
The Montgomery County Council celebrated Black History Month with a commemoration Tuesday. This year’s theme is Black resistance. Councilmember Will Jawando said he thinks it is one of the most… Read More
Council President Announces Steps to Boost Economic Development
Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass released a plan Monday with immediate next steps to try to boost economic development. “Here in Montgomery County, I think it is undeniable that… Read More
Hate-Based Graffiti Found in Gaithersburg High School
Hate-based graffiti was found in Gaithersburg High School, the school’s principal told families Sunday, making it the second such incident there in the past week. “I am extremely disappointed to… Read More