Traffic Stops Act Debated at Council Meeting
In February, Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill to address the racial inequities in traffic stops. Bill 12-23 known as the Safety and Traffic Equity in Policing (STEP) Act was… Read More
In February, Councilmember Will Jawando introduced a bill to address the racial inequities in traffic stops. Bill 12-23 known as the Safety and Traffic Equity in Policing (STEP) Act was… Read More
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) and the Wheaton Urban District are hosting an Arbor Day celebration on April 28. A tree planting will take place in Wheaton Veterans Urban… Read More
Maryland Lieutenant Governor Aruna Miller, County Executive Marc Elrich, members of the County Council, County Police Chief Marcus Jones and several members of the Police Department were in attendance Friday… Read More
This week the County Council will hold public hearings on County Executive Mark Elrich’s proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year starting July 1. One group, the National Center for… Read More
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
The Montgomery County Council voted 9-2 on Wednesday to approve the creation of a new Special Projects position. This is a senior level technical and administrative job. The manager would… Read More
According to information from Monday’s joint committee hearing by county councilmembers on school safety, restorative justice and community engagement officers revealed that so far this school year, calls to Montgomery… Read More
The County Council and County Executive Marc Elrich announced $1.5 million dollars to fund nonprofits through two new grant programs. The $1.5 million will underwrite nonprofits working with underserved communities.… Read More
Traffic stops by Montgomery County Police are way down but disparities among the race of the drivers “have persisted or worsened over the five-year period,” according to a report by… Read More
Montgomery County public safety and government leaders made statements Friday as video footage was released showing police officers in Memphis, Tennessee beating a man who later died. 29-year-old Tyre Nichols… Read More
The Montgomery County Council is asking residents to give testimony on County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Budget and amendments to the FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program (CIP)… Read More
In what was a historic election for the county and the County Council, six women were elected to serve the now 11-member legislative body for the next four years. In… Read More