MoComCon Vendor ‘Discriminatory’ Prices Removed
When the nonprofit Friends of the Library Montgomery County, Inc. first advertised for vendors for tables at its MoComCon event, it strove to bring in more minorities. It set rates… Read More
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Fairland, Briggs Chaney Master Plan Passes Unanimously
“It is time for East County to get its due,” declared Councilmember Kristin Mink as her fellow councilmembers unanimously approved the Fairland and Briggs Chaney Master Plan Tuesday. The plan… Read More
Council Considers Reducing Parking Requirements for New Housing
Three Montgomery County councilmembers plan to introduce a zoning change that would eliminate some parking requirements at new housing developments. The idea is to reduce the cost of housing and… Read More
Officials Get Firsthand Experience with Firefighting
Montgomery County and state officials helped extinguish a smoky fire, used the jaws of life, crawled through a dark building and tried to revive an unconscious person during Fire Ops… Read More
Council Considers Eliminating Tip Credit
Montgomery County Councilmembers will introduce a bill Tuesday that would change the way tipped workers are compensated. The proposal from Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink adjusts the calculation of… Read More
County Council Celebrates Drag Story Hour
County councilmembers presented a proclamation celebrating Drag Story Hour DMV and partners on Tuesday. The proclamation recognizes those who make drag story hour events “possible and joyful here in Montgomery… Read More
District 20 Democrats Participate in Democracy Walk in the Park
One hundred people, several children in strollers and even four dogs participated Saturday in Maryland District 20’s “Democracy CAN be a walk in the park.” The idea for the one… Read More
Council Signals Support for One Fair Wage
Everyone deserves a living wage for their work. But people you tip like waitresses, drivers and hotel personnel often earn a sub minimum wage. So far seven states have passed… Read More
Glass Expresses ‘Profound Disappointment’ With Mink’s Comments on Opt-Out Policy
Council President Evan Glass expressed disappointment with Councilmember Kristin Mink’s comments during a June 6 Montgomery County Board of Education meeting concerning some parents who want permission to opt their… Read More
Councilmember Mink Apologizes After Remarks During Last Week’s School Board Meeting
Councilmember Kristin Mink apologized following remarks she made during a school board meeting last week, as some residents push for restoring opt-out options for LGBTQ+ reading material in schools. “I… Read More
Video Commemorates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Earlier this month, Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass, Councilmember Kristin Mink, and the full County Council commemorated Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is recognized nationally throughout the… Read More
Councilmembers, MCEA, Realtors Explain Their Views on 2024 Budget
County councilmembers are expected to vote May 25 on the Fiscal Year 2024 $6.7 billion budget. About half of those dollars are slated for the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS).… Read More