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Council to Grill MCDOT on Winter Storm Response Feb. 3

Montgomery County Council holds oversight briefing Tuesday, Feb. 3, questioning the Department of Transportation on snow and ice response failures.

Friedson· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Snowstorm Response Update & Council Oversight Hearing”
Jan 30
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PHP Committee Reviews Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Feb. 2

Planning, Housing and Parks Committee meets Feb. 2 at 1:30 p.m. to review the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan covering ~969 acres.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 2, 2026”
Jan 30
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Council Committee Reviews Surveillance Technology Bill Feb. 2

PS Committee meets Feb. 2 at 9:30 a.m. to review Bill 4-25, which would regulate County acquisition and use of surveillance technology.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 2, 2026”
Jan 30
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Council Hosts Black History Month Commemoration Feb. 3

The Montgomery County Council holds its annual Black History Month commemoration on Feb. 3 at 11:30 a.m., marking 100 years of the observance.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Black History Month Commemoration on February …”
Jan 30
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Community Action Board Testifies on Immigrant Protections, Education Budget

Community Action Board Chair testified for the County's Immigrant Protections Act; a Head Start rep testified against elimination of Pupil Personnel Workers at BOE budget hearing.

DHHS· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: January 2026”
Jan 30
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Council Hearing March 3: Zoning Amendments for Shopping Centers, Biohealth, Housing

Council hears testimony March 3 on three zoning text amendments affecting retail overlay zones, biohealth campuses, and mixed-income housing.

MCCouncil· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 10 and March 3, 2026”
Jan 30
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Council Hearing Feb. 10: Four Capital Budget Supplemental Appropriations

Council hears testimony Feb. 10 on four FY26 supplemental appropriations totaling ~$23.4M for transportation, housing, and stormwater.

MCCouncil· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 10 and March 3, 2026”
Jan 30
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Education Committee Holds Three February Sessions

The Education & Culture Committee will meet Feb. 5, 19, and 23, following January discussions on MCPS enrollment and CIP overviews.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
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GO Committee Schedules Four February Sessions

The Government Operations & Fiscal Policy Committee has four meetings planned in February, covering budget, health, and fiscal policy topics.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
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Evans Hosts First Listening Session in Poolesville Feb. 11

Councilmember Evans will hold a listening session at Poolesville Town Hall on Feb. 11, focusing on residents of the Poolesville region.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
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Council Briefing on Historic Winter Storm Response Set Feb. 3

Council President Fani-González schedules a public briefing on snow operations for Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. to review storm response and lessons learned.

Fani-González· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Briefing on Winter Storm and Snow Opera…”
Jan 30
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Bill 4-26 Would Create Data Center Impact Task Force

Councilmember Glass introduced Bill 4-26 on Jan. 20 to study data center impacts on electricity costs, the power grid, and the environment.

Glass· Jan 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: January 29, 2026”
Jan 29
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WLB Keynote Features Alsobrooks, Miller, Peña-Melnyk

Senator Angela Alsobrooks, Lt. Gov. Aruna Miller, and House Speaker Joselina Peña-Melnyk headline the Jan. 31 WLB keynote panel.

Commission for Women· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Edition: WLB Online Ticket Sale Ends TODAY!”
Jan 28
Meetings & Hearings

2026 Women's Legislative Briefing Set for Jan. 31

Maryland's longest-running legislative event for women holds online ticket sales deadline today; on-site tickets available day-of.

Commission for Women· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Special Edition: WLB Online Ticket Sale Ends TODAY!”
Jan 28
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Advisory Workgroup on County Grants Holds Final Meeting Feb. 12

The County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants holds its final meeting February 12, 2026, 2:30–4:30 PM.

OGM· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Three Grant Programs Open, Four More Coming! - January 28, 2026 MCG Grant Opport…”
Jan 28
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Elrich Briefing Wednesday: Snow Recovery, Historic Cold

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Jan. 28 at noon on winter storm response and historic cold weather.

PIO· Jan 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12 p.m. …”
Jan 28
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GO Committee Gets Overview of $6.6B+ FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

The Government Operations Committee meets Jan. 29 for an overview of the FY27-32 CIP, with spending up 10.6% over the prior six-year plan.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
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Committees to Review Viva White Oak TIF Development District Creation

Joint ECON and GO committees meet Jan. 28 to review a resolution creating the Viva White Oak Tax Increment Finance Development District on ~294 acres.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Meetings & Hearings

Council Committees Review Immigrant Protections 'Trust Act' Bill

Joint PS and GO committees meet Jan. 28 to review Expedited Bill 35-25, which limits county involvement in civil immigration enforcement.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
Meetings & Hearings

PS Committee Reviews $2.4M Public Safety Joint Operations Center

The Public Safety Committee meets Jan. 28 to review a $2.4M supplemental appropriation for a new Joint Operations Center for OEMHS, MCFRS, and MCPD.

MCCouncil· Jan 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Jan. 28, 29, and 30, 2026”
Jan 27
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