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County Grants Advisory Workgroup Final Report Released

The Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants completed its final report; Council GO Committee held a hearing March 19, 2026.

OGM· Aug 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Maryland Service Corps Partnership Opportunity – August 7, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Aug 7
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Permitting Advisory Committee Meets Virtually Oct. 15

The DPS Permitting Services Advisory Committee will meet virtually at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 15.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
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Sign Review Board Meets Virtually Sept. 9

The Montgomery County Sign Review Board will hold a virtual meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Sept. 9 to review sign variance applications.

DPS· Aug 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Aug. 2026”
Aug 7
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Public Safety Meeting Set for Montgomery Village Aug. 27

Officials from county, state, Gaithersburg, and police will meet with residents at South Lake Elementary to address Lost Knife Road area concerns.

Luedtke· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Protecting Our Community from Gun Violence”
Aug 5
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Elrich Holds Weekly Media Briefing Aug. 5

County Executive Marc Elrich hosts virtual press briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 5, with APHA CEO as guest.

PIO· Aug 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Aug 5
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Council Schedules September 15 and 22 Public Hearings on Multiple Bills

Council public hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026 will cover pension benefits, forest conservation, zoning, fire services, and more.

Balcombe· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Friday, July 31, 2026”
Jul 31
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Council Introduces Three Bills July 28: Cable, Housing, Zoning

Council introduced ZTA 26-11, Bill 33-26 on community media, and Bill 38-26 on discriminatory housing practices at its July 28 session.

Balcombe· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Friday, July 31, 2026”
Jul 31
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Commission for Women Resumes Meetings Sept. 10 After Summer Break

The Montgomery County Commission for Women will not meet in July or August; its next public meeting is Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.

Commission for Women· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “The First Pitch of a New Era: Women's Pro Baseball Is Back!”
Jul 31
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Council Hearing on Zoning Change for Benefit Performances Sept. 15

ZTA 26-11 would remove neighborhood consent requirements for Benefit Performances and require notification to public safety agencies.

MCCouncil· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026”
Jul 31
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Council Hearing on Housing Discrimination, Lease Termination Bill Sept. 15

Bill 38-26 would ban housing discrimination based on immigration status and allow landlords to permit early residential lease terminations.

MCCouncil· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026”
Jul 31
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Council Hearing on Cable, Community Media Requirements Sept. 15

Bill 33-26 would require community media organizations contracting with the County to adopt racial equity statements and board diversity standards.

MCCouncil· Jul 31, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Sept. 15 and 22, 2026”
Jul 31
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Council Returns from Recess September 15 for Next Session

Montgomery County Council's next legislative session is scheduled for September 15, 2026, following the annual August recess.

Stewart· Jul 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up with Kate: Data centers, waste management, and upcoming events”
Jul 30
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Elrich Holds Weekly Media Briefing July 29

County Executive Marc Elrich's virtual press briefing covers National Night Out, White's Ferry acquisition, and new gun safety law.

Elrich· Jul 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Jul 28
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Commission for Women Resumes Meetings September 10

The Montgomery County Commission for Women skips July and August meetings; next public meeting is Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 at 7 p.m.

CFW· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Cue the Confetti! The CFW Just Won an Award!”
Jul 24
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Procurement Online Open House Scheduled for August 19

Montgomery County Office of Procurement hosts a Zoom open house for vendors on August 19, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Office of Procurement· Jul 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 24
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Wheaton Community Conversation Scheduled for July 28

Council President Fani-González hosts a community meeting on Wheaton's future at Mid-County Regional Services Center on July 28.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “An update on data centers, property tax questions, and more | Español abajo”
Jul 23
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PHP Committee Reviews Zoning Rules for Data Centers

Planning, Housing and Parks Committee meets July 22 at 1:30 p.m. to review a zoning amendment defining and limiting data center locations.

MCCouncil· Jul 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 22, 2026”
Jul 21
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ECON Committee Reviews Two Data Center Permit Moratorium Bills

Council's Economic Development Committee meets July 22 at 9:30 a.m. to review two bills that would halt data center permits in the county.

MCCouncil· Jul 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 22, 2026”
Jul 21
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Council Hearing on Residential Road Resurfacing CIP Amendment, Sept. 22

Council hears testimony Sept. 22 on a proposed amendment to the FY27-32 CIP for residential and rural road resurfacing.

MCCouncil· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 17
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing on University Boulevard Corridor Rezoning, Sept. 15

Council takes testimony Sept. 15 on SMA H-163, a comprehensive rezoning to implement the 2025 University Boulevard Corridor Plan.

MCCouncil· Jul 17, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on July 28, Sept. 15 and Sept.…”
Jul 17
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