County Republicans Respond to Approval of County Budget
On Thursday, the County Council unanimously approved a $7.6 billion dollar budget for the next fiscal year. In the days leading up to this vote, the Council rejected two proposals… Read More
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Raskin to Join County “United in Service” Webinar on May 7
U.S. Rep. Jamie Raskin will join a May 7 webinar titled “How to Fight Back: Effectively Engaging in Federal Advocacy and Know Your Rights.” The event begins at 7 p.m.… Read More
Elrich Drops Property Tax Increase; Revamps Budget Proposal
County Executive Marc Elrich plans to change course and submit amendments on his budget proposal to the County Council. Elrich has announced he will no longer seek a property tax… Read More
Next Council’s ‘United in Service’ Webinar Set for April 23
Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González will host the next United in Service and Support virtual community meeting, joined by Judy Costello, director of economic development special projects in the Office… Read More
Hearing Questions Putting Fired Federal Workers at Front of Hiring Line
Several questions arose during a public hearing for a bill that would enable county residents laid off recently by the federal government to move to the front of the line… Read More
Council Addresses Zoning Bill to Fix Housing Crisis
The County Council’s Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) committee discussed a proposed zoning bill Monday to address the lack of affordable housing in Montgomery County by expanding the list of… Read More
Jeremiah Pope Launches Campaign for County Council
Jeremiah Pope (D), a community advocate and chief of staff for a state delegate, will run for county council at-large in 2026. “Montgomery County is at a crossroads,” Pope, a… Read More
Sayles Launches Re-Election Campaign
County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles launched her 2026 re-election campaign on Monday. “As we face unprecedented challenges, our diversity, equity, and inclusion values remain threatened,” Sayles stated in a release. “Families… Read More
County Council to Hold Hearing on Bethesda Downtown Plan Amendment
The Montgomery County Council will hold a public hearing on the Bethesda Downtown Minor Master Plan Amendment on Feb. 26 at 7 p.m. The hearing will take place at the… Read More
El Concejo Fortalece la Ley para que los Inmigrantes Hablen con la Policía sin Temor
Los miembros del Concejo del Condado de Montgomery votaron por unanimidad para fortalecer su compromiso de proteger a las víctimas de delitos y a quienes ayudan a los oficiales de… Read More
Council Strengthens Law So Immigrants Will Speak to Police Without Fear
Montgomery County Councilmembers voted unanimously to strengthen their commitment to protecting victims of crime and those who help law enforcement officials solve crimes. The goal of the bill is to… Read More
‘African American History Is American History’: Council Honors Labor Movement During Black History Month
Montgomery County Council celebrated Black History Month Tuesday with a specially created video, a proclamation and luncheon. The theme was African Americans and Labor and the presentations and video revolved… Read More