Task Force Established to Bring Sports Tourism to County
County councilmembers on Tuesday unanimously agreed to set up a task force to seek ways of bringing more sporting events — and the accompanying revenue they would generate — to… Read More
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Council Issues Proclamation Celebrating Juneteenth
Montgomery County Councilmembers issued a proclamation Tuesday celebrating Juneteenth, which marks the day slavery ended two-and-a-half years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. “We come here to celebrate courage and… Read More
Officials Voice Concerns About Improved School Funding
UPDATED at 8:30 p.m. to include remarks from Councilmember Kristin Mink _____________________________ In his weekly meeting with the media, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich expressed his concern about the future… Read More
Council Committee Finalizes MCPS, Montgomery College Budget Recommendation
The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture Committee unanimously recommended $49.5 million above County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended budget for MCPS on Tuesday. After four worksessions, the committee reviewing budget… Read More
Council Reviews Funding for Adult English Language Learners
Montgomery County Councilmembers reviewed more than $2.4 million in funding that will support adult English classes during a work session Thursday. The funding, which will go toward the Montgomery Coalition… Read More
Council Committees Review MCPS Biking, Walking Infrastructure
The Montgomery County Council reviewed student walking and biking infrastructure during a committee work session Thursday. Representatives from the Montgomery County Police Department, Planning Office and Department of Transportation discussed… Read More
Council Passes Bills about Affordable Housing, Hookah Lounges
The Montgomery County Council voted to pass three bills Tuesday during their council session. Affordable Housing in Places of Worship The council approved a zoning measure that will allow houses… Read More
Proyecto de Ley Requeriría que los Edificios de Apartamentos Brinden Información Sobre Rociadores, Planes de Seguridad
Un proyecto de ley presentado ante el concejo del condado tiene como objetivo aumentar la comunicación relacionada con la seguridad entre propietarios e inquilinos. La legislación requeriría que un contrato… Read More
Council Committees Discuss Bill Requiring Free Menstrual Products in Public Restrooms
Montgomery County Council committees reviewed a bill Thursday that would require free menstrual products in public restrooms. Councilmember Will Jawando introduced the bill in November 2023 and a public hearing… Read More
Jawando Presenta la Ley para Poner fin a la Revisión de Vehículos por Consentimiento Policial
El concejal Will Jawando presentó el martes un proyecto de ley que prohibiría a los agentes de policía solicitar a las personas que acepten que se revise su vehículo sin… Read More
Police Lodge Opposes Council Bill to End Consent Searches
Members of the Montgomery County Fraternal Order of Police urged the county council to oppose its bill that would prohibit police consent searches during vehicle stops. Tuesday, Councilmember Will Jawando… Read More
Jawando Introduces Freedom to Leave Act to End Police Consent Searches
A bill that would prohibit police officers from asking people to agree to having their vehicle searched without probable cause was introduced Tuesday afternoon by Councilmember Will Jawando. The Constitution’s… Read More