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Council Introduces FY27 Collective Bargaining Agreements for Four Groups

Council introduces FY27 collective bargaining agreements on April 14 for MCGEO, IAFF Local 1664, FOP Lodge 35, and the Volunteer Fire-Rescue Association.

MCCouncil· Apr 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 14 to Conduct Multiple Public Hearings …”
Apr 13
Finance

Council Seeks Applicants for Retirement Investment Board Seats

Applications due April 27 to fill Council-recommended seats on two boards overseeing ~$6.9B in county retirement assets.

MCCouncil· Apr 13, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Seeks Applicants for Representative on the Board of In…”
Apr 13
Finance

Maryland Awards DEP $500K for HEECAP via State Revitalization Funds

Maryland DHCD granted $500,000 to DEP's HEECAP program through the FY2026 State Revitalization Programs.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “CORRECTION: Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding …”
Apr 10
Finance

DEP Gets $850K for Low-Income Home Electrification Program

Federal funds will support HEECAP grants to nonprofits helping low- and moderate-income households cut energy costs.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “CORRECTION: Montgomery County Awarded $2.1 Million in Federal and State Funding …”
Apr 10
Finance

$500K Supplemental Appropriation Sought for Poolesville Highway Depot

TE Committee to review a $500,000 supplemental appropriation for safety and infrastructure upgrades at MCDOT's Poolesville highway depot.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 13, 2026”
Apr 10
Finance

Free Tax Prep Assistance Available at MCPL for Low-Income Residents

Trained volunteers offer free tax preparation for low-to-moderate income residents, with priority for seniors 60+, by appointment at MCPL.

CFW· Apr 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Tick, Tock, Tick, Tock--It's Time To Show Us What You've Got! Girl Pow…”
Apr 10
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 in July 2026

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 10
Finance

Council Hearing Set on County Income Tax Rate Hike

Public hearing April 21 on a resolution to raise the county income tax rate from 3.20% to 3.3% starting Tax Year 2027.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 21, 2026”
Apr 10
Finance

Council Begins FY27 Budget Work Sessions After 200-Resident Hearing

Montgomery County Council moves into committee work sessions on the proposed $8B FY27 Operating Budget after five public hearings.

Friedson· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Spring has Sprung and Operating Budget Updates”
Apr 9
Finance

ECON Committee Reviews $3.7M WorkSource Montgomery FY27 Budget

The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review WorkSource Montgomery's $3.7M FY27 budget, a 6.8% increase with $170K in enhancements.

ECON Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

ECON Committee Reviews $5.7M Economic Development Corp FY27 Budget

The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review MCEDC's $5.7M+ FY27 budget, an 8% increase including $338K in staffing enhancements.

ECON Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

ECON Committee Reviews $81M Alcohol and Beverages Services FY27 Budget

The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review ABS's $81M+ FY27 budget, a 5%+ increase, fully supported by $97M+ in projected revenue.

ECON Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $443K Public Elections Fund FY27 Budget

The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the $443,812 FY27 Public Elections Fund budget, a 33% increase over FY26.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for Board of Elections

The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Board of Elections' $809,341 FY27 budget, up more than 5.6% from FY26.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for Merit System Protection Board

GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Merit System Protection Board's $18,622 FY27 budget, a ~5% increase for compensation adjustments.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for Ethics Commission

The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Ethics Commission's $312,274 FY27 budget, an 85% increase tied to electronic filing upgrades.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

MD Personal Property Tax Return Due April 15 for Businesses

All Maryland-registered businesses must file a Personal Property Tax Return by April 15, 2026, or request a two-month extension.

MCCCSS· Apr 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “⚠️Important: Personal Property Tax Return Deadline Approaching”
Apr 9
Finance

County Council Begins Review of $8B FY26 Budget

Budget season is underway as the Montgomery County Council reviews a proposed $8 billion FY26 budget that includes a 6.1% property tax increase.

Glass· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: April 9, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

County Opens $200K Community Gardening Grant Applications

Montgomery County is accepting applications for FY26 Resident and Community Gardening grants, with awards ranging from $25,000 to $100,000.

OGM· Apr 8, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program – Application Open Today!”
Apr 8
Finance

Pepco Seeks $11.73/Month Average Rate Increase in Maryland

Pepco has applied to Maryland's PSC for an average $11.73/month rate hike; virtual hearings are set for April 14 and 17.

DEP· Apr 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | April 2026”
Apr 8
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