Mayor, Council Up for Election in Takoma Park
Takoma Park Mayor Talisha Searcy is unopposed in her bid for reelection. She was first elected in 2022. The Nov. 5 election includes seats for council in all six wards.… Read More
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Her Birth Mother Was Raped, Now Councilmember Luedtke Shares Her Story to Advocate for Reproductive Choice
During a press conference last month, County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke shared a very personal story: her birth mother was raped at the age of 15 and Luedtke was born. Now,… Read More
Councilmember Luedtke Reflects on First 2 Years in Office
MCM recently visited County Councilmember Dawn Luedtke at her office in Rockville to talk about her first two years in the position as well as her priorities. Two years ago,… Read More
‘After So Many Years,’ Gaithersburg Council Approves Lakeforest Redevelopment Plan
Gaithersburg City Councilmembers approved the Lakeforest redevelopment plan at their Thursday evening meeting. Calling it “a huge win for the city,” Councilmember Neil Harris announced that the former enclosed shopping… Read More
Council Affirms Support for Reproductive Rights, Maryland Ballot Question
The county council voted unanimously Tuesday to affirm the county’s commitment to reproductive rights and to also support a November ballot question that would protect reproductive freedom in the state… Read More
Agritourism Measure to Allow Overnight Stays at Farms Approved by Council
County councilmembers approved an agritourism zoning measure Tuesday to allow overnight stays at farms in the county’s Agricultural Reserve and rural areas. Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 24-02 allows campground use… Read More
Proposed Pilot Would Use Noise Cameras to Address Excessive Car Noise
Councilmembers want to use noise cameras to try to reduce excessive sound from cars in the county. County Council Vice President Kate Stewart and Councilmember Natali Fani-González introduced a bill… Read More
‘Not The Way To Run A School System’: Councilmembers Criticize School Board for Potential Layoffs
On Thursday, the county council approved a $7.1 billion operating budget, including $3.3 billion for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The vote came as councilmembers just found out the school… Read More
Council and County Executive Clash Over Operating Budget
In a straw vote last week, County Councilmembers unanimously approved a $7.1 billion operating budget. The council will take a final vote on Thursday. County Executive Marc Elrich proposed his Fiscal… Read More
Proclamation Recognizes Autism Acceptance Month
April is Autism Acceptance Month, and community members and leaders joined Tuesday to recognize the month. County Councilmember Will Jawando and County Executive Marc Elrich led a council proclamation.
Council to Vote Regarding Hookah Lounge Hours, Housing at Places of Worship
County councilmembers will vote Tuesday on a bill regarding operating hours for hookah lounges as well as a zoning measure to allow homes near houses of worship. One bill would… Read More
Bill Would Create Fund for Children Born in the County
Councilmembers introduced a bill that would create a fund for children born in the county to access when they reach adulthood. The legislation would establish a fund for the county… Read More