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Environment

Bill Introduced to Ease Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Ban Enforcement

Expedited Bill 30-25 would remove the photographic-evidence requirement and allow a single complaint to trigger leaf blower ban enforcement.

Balcombe· Oct 8, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, October 8, 2025”
Oct 8
Environment

Mega Gas Station ZTA Amendment Fails; Council Vote Pending This Fall

Fani-González's amendment to tighten mega gas station buffer standards failed in committee; the full ZTA goes to the full Council in the fall.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Environment

Council Introduces Community Choice Energy Aggregation Bill

Expedited Bill 27-25 to establish a Community Choice Aggregation program was introduced; a public hearing is set for September 9.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Environment

Clarksburg Gateway Drive Trash Cleanup Seeks Student Volunteers July 12

Clarksburg Yard hosts a trash pickup along Gateway Center Drive on July 12, open to middle and high school students seeking SSL hours.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Environment

TE Committee Works on Solid Waste Plan, Flood and Recycling Budgets

The Transportation and Environment Committee discussed FY26 capital budget items including recycling, flood management, and stormwater.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Environment

Green Business Certification Info Session in Bethesda on Feb. 19

One Montgomery Green and Bethesda Green host a networking session on Green Business Certification on February 19.

Fani-González· Feb 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More info on More Housing NOW”
Feb 18
Environment

$3.8M State Request Targets Wheaton Branch Flood Mitigation

County seeks $3.785M in state funds to expand the Wheaton Branch stream channel and modify the regional pond riser to reduce flooding.

Fani-González· Feb 7, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Upcoming town halls on housing and restaurants”
Feb 7
Environment

TE Committee Takes Up Building Energy Performance Standards Jan. 30

The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Jan. 30 to discuss Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) regulations.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Environment

BYOB Bill Would Ban Single-Use Plastic Bags, Raise Paper Fee

A public hearing on Bill 24-24 banning single-use plastic carryout bags and doubling the paper bag fee to 10 cents is set for Jan. 14.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Environment

Energy Efficiency Workshop Set for December 9 in Wheaton

Councilmember Fani-González hosts a Dec. 9 workshop on financial assistance programs for energy-efficient home improvements and weather resilience upgrades.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
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