Council Disappointed by Supreme Court’s Repeal of NY Gun Law
In a 6-3 ruling, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a New York gun law Thursday that required residents to show “proper cause” to carry a concealed gun outside the… Read More
Montgomery County Council
County Council Takes Step Toward Advancing Racial Equity
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee voted unanimously Thursday to adopt regulations for an action plan that aims to improve racial equity and social justice… Read More
Bills Would Provide Paid Parental Leave, Lactation Rooms for County Employees
Councilmembers want to set an example for employers to help working parents in Montgomery County. On Tuesday, County Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced two bills to help county employees. One requires… Read More
County Expected to Offer Rebates for Private Security Cameras
Montgomery County councilmembers introduced a bill Tuesday for a private security camera incentive program that would provide rebates and vouchers for individuals and businesses to purchase their own security cameras.… Read More
County Gearing Up for COVID Vaccines for Kids Under Five
Montgomery County is gearing up to administer COVID-19 vaccinations to children younger than five years old. Approval for that age group is expected this month. However, Health and Human Services… Read More
‘It is Heartbreaking’: Council Issues Statement After Tulsa Hospital Shooting
On Wednesday, four people were killed in a shooting at a Saint Francis Hospital medical building in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The shooting follows recent mass shootings in Uvalde, Texas, in which… Read More
Elrich Thanks Council for Support of Proposed FY2023 Budget
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich thanked the county council following its Thursday morning preliminary support of his $6.3 billion Fiscal Year 2023 operating and capital budgets. The budget does not… Read More
County Council Stands With Residents of Buffalo Following Mass Shooting
The Montgomery County Council stands in solidarity with the residents of Buffalo following a mass shooting Saturday at Tops Friendly Markets grocery store. The suspect — an 18-year-old white man… Read More
County Commemorates Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month
The Montgomery County Council commemorated Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at their meeting on Tuesday, according to a press release. The celebration’s theme this year is “Advancing Asian… Read More
Council Approves Funding to Support Minority, Female, Disabled-Owned Businesses
The Montgomery County Council unanimously approved more than $700,000 in funding aimed to support minority, female, and disabled-owned businesses. “To take an example, if Black-owned business in this region was… Read More
Councilmembers to Host ‘Rally to Protect Our Neighborhoods’ in Germantown
Councilmembers Craig Rice (D- 2) and Sidney Katz (D- 3) invite community members to join in a Rally to Protect Our Neighborhoods in Germantown, from noon to 2 p.m., on… Read More
El Concejo Celebra el 75 Aniversario de Montgomery College
Para celebrar el 75 aniversario de Montgomery College, el Concejo del Condado de Montgomery invitó a los tres rectores, algunos estudiantes actuales y ex alumnos de la universidad. #MontgomeryCollege celebrates… Read More