5 Things to Know Today, Nov.4, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Nov. 4, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. MCPS: No School For Students. Professional day for Teachers. End of quarter grading and… Read More
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Commission on Redistricting Approves Report to Send to County Council
On Wednesday, the Commission on Redistricting approved a report to send to the Montgomery County Council detailing a map and recommendations about how to divide the county into new districts… Read More
New Bill Would Establish Property Tax Credit for First Responders
County Council President Tom Hucker and Council Vice President Gabe Albornoz introduced a bill Tuesday that would create a property tax credit for full-time first responders in Montgomery County. Eligible… Read More
County Council Prepares Bill Regulating E-Scooters
Montgomery County introduced a bill Wednesday that would regulate the speed of electric scooters and how they must be stored after use. The council attempted to regulate e-scooters last year… Read More
County Council Introduces Bill to Help with Childcare Costs: ‘This is a Moral Imperative’
All Montgomery County councilmembers support a bill that offers grants to small local businesses to help cover childcare contribution costs. The bill was introduced Wednesday. Businesses with fewer than 50… Read More
County to Resume Allowing Alcohol in Some Local Parks
“Picnic in the Park” will soon be coming back to Montgomery County Parks. Director Mike Riley announced the resumption. “I am pleased to say that we are going to be… Read More
Stoddard Unanimously Appointed Assistant Chief Administrative Officer
Montgomery County Council unanimously approved Earl Stoddard, director of Montgomery County Emergency Management and Homeland Security, as assistant chief administrative officer, a position he has held on an interim basis… Read More
Council Bill Would Require All County Employees to be Fully COVID-19 Vaccinated
Montgomery County Councilmembers Hans Riemer and Will Jawando introduced a bill that would require all county employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or face losing employment, with exemptions for… Read More
New Legislation Aims to Improve Relationship Between Community and Police
Local leaders are working to strengthen trust between the community and police through newly introduced legislation. Bill 45-20 Police-Community Policing-Data, would require the Montgomery County Police Department (MCPD) to provide data… Read More
Montgomery County Council to Host Virtual Town Hall Wednesday
The Montgomery County Council will be hosting a virtual town hall Wednesday from 7:30 – 9 p.m. The Council will discuss the county’s Covid-19 response, the Thrive Montgomery 2050 Draft… Read More
County Commission On Redistricting Explains Community Impact
With the nearly 10% increase in population, according to the 2020 Census, the county will see some changes in its districts and representation. The county will increase its number of… Read More
Community Mental Health Providers Say Staffing is a Challenge
Community and nonprofit mental health organizations in Montgomery County say hiring diverse professionals is a challenge. The county council’s Education and Culture and Health and Human Services committees heard from… Read More