Jawando Announces Run for U.S. Senate
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando announced Tuesday morning that he is running for the U.S. Senate. There’s a Big Lie in America — and it’s not about the 2020 election.… Read More
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County Seeks to Strengthen Rules for Short Term Residential Rentals
Montgomery County Councilmembers introduced a bill and a zoning text amendment Tuesday that would firm up the rules for short term transient residential rentals, including bed and breakfast establishments. The… Read More
On Holocaust Remembrance Day, Council Urges: ‘Remain Vigilant to the Principles of a Just Society’
Holocaust survivor Lou Pohoryles recalled his early life of hunger, surgery without anesthesia, lice and the death of his parents and most of his relatives during the Montgomery County council… Read More
Albornoz Encourages Residents to Share Their Views on the Budget
The County Council is holding public hearings on County Executive Marc Elrich’s proposed budget for the 2024 fiscal year starting July 1. At-Large councilmember Gabe Albornoz told MyMCM that residents… Read More
Former Councilmember Rice Withdraws Candidacy for Special Projects Manager
UPDATED with comments from Former Councilmember Craig Rice Former Councilmember Craig Rice withdrew his name from consideration for a new county position as Special Projects Manager. The county council had… Read More
County Council to Hold Public Hearings Over 2024 Budget
The County Council will hold public hearings to discuss the county’s operating budget for the 2024 fiscal year. County Executive Marc Elrich proposed a $6.8 billion budget with a 10%… Read More
Comptroller Lierman Checks In on Wheaton Economy
Maryland Comptroller Brooke Lierman stopped in at a Mexican Salvadorean restaurant, a jewelry store and an auto repair shop Friday during a tour through Wheaton to learn about the state… Read More
Council Votes to Require Gas Stations to Post Credit Card Price
Gas stations will be required to post the credit card price and not just the lowest price of gasoline under legislation unanimously passed Tuesday by the Montgomery County Council. If… Read More
Council Unanimously Affirms Support for Transgender Community
Montgomery County Councilmembers voted to affirm and support the transgender community and condemn any acts against it during Tuesday’s meeting. “This resolution sends a clear message that Montgomery County rejects… Read More
Residents Testify on Competing Rent Bills
Residents, advocates and real estate company leaders testified on competing rent protection bills at the Tuesday afternoon Council meeting. County Councilmembers unveiled two separate proposals earlier this month. Bill 15-23… Read More
Council Urges Metro to Rethink Proposed Fare Changes
Three members of the Montgomery County Council sent a letter to Metro Wednesday detailing their concern about the proposed rail fare changes. President Evan Glass and Councilmembers Kate Stewart and… Read More
Council Calls for More Forest Covering
Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to increase forest planting and conservation. The idea, explained Councilmember Kate Stewart, is to end up with an equal or greater amount of forest cover… Read More