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Council Hearing on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Jan. 21

Montgomery County Council holds public hearing on the 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan at Rocky Hill Middle School on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearing on the Clarksburg Gateway Secto…”
Jan 14
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Briefing to Cover Trust Act, Immigrant Protections

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Jan. 14 at 2:30 p.m., focusing on the Trust Act and immigrant community protections.

Elrich· Jan 14, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 2:30 p.m…”
Jan 14
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Advisory Workgroup on County Grants Schedules Final Meeting

The County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants will hold a final meeting to review draft recommendations; date TBD.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing Scheduled on Immigrant Protections Bill 35-25

Council holds public hearing Jan. 13 on Bill 35-25, the Promoting Community Trust – Immigrant Protections Act.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Meetings & Hearings

Council Interviews Nominee for IAFF Labor Relations Administrator

Council interviews Mark Gaston Pearce, County Executive's nominee for Labor Relations Administrator for firefighters union Local 1664.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
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Council Interviews Merit System Protection Board Candidates

Council interviews George Margolies and Barbara Sapin to fill seat vacated after Chair Sonya Chiles' term expired Dec. 31, 2025.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
Meetings & Hearings

County Seeks Eight Volunteers for Climate Advisory Committee

County Executive Elrich is seeking applicants to fill eight vacancies on the Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
Meetings & Hearings

Water Quality Advisory Group Meets Virtually Jan. 12

Montgomery County's Water Quality Advisory Group holds a virtual meeting on Jan. 12 from 7–8 p.m.

DEP· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: My Green Montgomery — “The Environmental Rundown from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental…”
Jan 8
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing Planned on DHHS Emergency Funding Resolution

A public hearing will be scheduled for residents and stakeholders to comment on the proposed $1M DHHS special appropriation.

Sayles· Jan 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles Announces $1 Million Emergency Funding…”
Jan 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Jan. 21

Montgomery County Council holds public hearing on the 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan at Rocky Hill Middle School on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.

MCCouncil· Jan 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearing on the Clarksburg Gateway Secto…”
Jan 7
Meetings & Hearings

County Executive Hosts Media Briefing Jan. 7 with Del. Palakovich Carr

Marc Elrich's weekly virtual media briefing on Jan. 7 features Del. Julie Palakovich Carr to preview the Maryland General Assembly session.

PIO· Jan 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, to Feature Del. Julie …”
Jan 7
Meetings & Hearings

Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board Meets Jan. 12

The Countywide Recreation and Parks Advisory Board holds its monthly meeting Jan. 12, 6:30–8 p.m. in Wheaton.

MCRecreation· Jan 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recreation — “Jump Into 2026 with Montgomery County Recreation”
Jan 6
Meetings & Hearings

Women's Legislative Briefing Scheduled for Jan. 31 at Shady Grove

The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts the 2026 Women's Legislative Briefing on Jan. 31 at The Universities at Shady Grove.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Meetings & Hearings

2026 Women's Legislative Briefing Tickets on Sale Jan. 31

Tickets for Maryland's longest-running women's legislative event are available now; student tickets $10, early bird $45.

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Meetings & Hearings

County Grants Advisory Workgroup Formed by Council Resolution

The Montgomery County Council created an Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants via Resolution 20-780 in April 2025.

OGM· Dec 29, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from OGM! - December 29, 2025 MCG Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Dec 29
Meetings & Hearings

Education Committee Meets Jan. 13 on Anti-Racist Audit, Enrollment

The Education & Culture Committee meets January 13 at 9:30 AM for MCPS updates on the Anti-Racist System Audit and international enrollment office.

Jawando· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Celebrating the Light of our Community”
Dec 24
Meetings & Hearings

2026 Women's Legislative Briefing Tickets on Sale Jan. 31

Tickets for Maryland's 2026 Women's Legislative Briefing are available now; student tickets $10, early bird $45 before January.

CFW· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from the Commission for Women”
Dec 24
Meetings & Hearings

County Council in Recess Until Jan. 12, 2026

The Montgomery County Council will be on recess and resume sessions on Monday, January 12, 2026.

Evans· Dec 24, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from Councilmember Shebra Evans!”
Dec 24
Meetings & Hearings

Commission for Women Hosts 46th Annual Legislative Briefing Jan. 31

Montgomery County Commission for Women holds its 46th Women's Legislative Briefing at The Universities at Shady Grove on Jan. 31, 2026.

CFW· Dec 22, 2025· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission for Women to Host 46th Annual Women’s Legislative B…”
Dec 22
Meetings & Hearings

CFW Presents Nine Priority Bills at 2025 Lobby Day

Montgomery County Commission for Women met with state legislators to advance nine priority bills for the 2026 Maryland legislative session.

CFW· Dec 19, 2025· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Secure Your Spot at the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing”
Dec 19
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