Group Seeks Greater Health Equity in Elrich Budget
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
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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
Council Creates New Special Projects Manager Position; Rice Could Be in Line for Job
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
School Calls to Police are Down, But Safety Remains a Concern
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
$1.5 Million Available for County Nonprofits
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
Report: Traffic Stops Are Down But Racial Disparities Are Not
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
Police Chief, Officials Make Statements on Death of Tyre Nichols
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
County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Capital Budget
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
Top Stories of 2022: Six Women Make County Council History
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
5 Things to Know Today, Dec 20, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Board of Education: The Board of Education will welcome in person and pre-recorded testimony for the… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec 13, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Montgomery County Council: Montgomery County Council meets at 9:15 a.m. See agenda here. This meeting will be… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Dec 6, In Montgomery County
It’s Tuesday, Dec. 6, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Montgomery County Council: Montgomery County Council meets at 9:30 a.m. to welcome six new Councilmembers as… Read More