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Council Hearing: $6M MCPS 'Grow Your Own Educators' Grant, July 28

Council hears testimony July 28 on a $6.05M state grant to Montgomery County Public Schools for its Grow Your Own Educators program.

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
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Council Hearing: $4.25M FiberNet Capital Appropriation, July 28

Council considers Special Appropriation #27-2 for $4.25M in federal aid to expand the county's FiberNet broadband infrastructure.

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
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Council Hearing: $390K Youth Vaping Settlement Funds, July 28

Council hears testimony July 28 on a $390,000 supplemental appropriation for youth vaping and nicotine addiction response, funded by JUUL/Altria settlement.

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
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Commission for Women Suspends Meetings Through August

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

CFW· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “You Voice Matters: Keep the Ideas Coming!”
Jul 17
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Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House August 19

Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds a free online open house via Zoom on August 19, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jul 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 17
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Elrich Briefing: Immigration Shootings, Heat Wave, Teen Mental Health

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing July 16 covering immigration enforcement shootings, heat wave response, and 'BTheOne' program.

PIO· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 11 a.m. …”
Jul 15
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PHP Committee to Review Hyperscale Data Center Zoning Amendment

The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee meets July 22 to review ZTA 26-01, which would prohibit hyperscale data centers in all zones.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A path forward on data center legislation | Español abajo”
Jul 15
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ECON Committee Reviews Two Data Center Moratorium Bills

The Economic Development Committee meets July 22 to review Bill 19-26 and Bill 24-26, which would codify a moratorium on data center development.

Fani-González· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “A path forward on data center legislation | Español abajo”
Jul 15
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DEP Hosts BEPS Scorecard Webinar for Consultants August 12

DEP webinar on August 12 targets service providers and consultants, covering public data tools and BEPS compliance pathways for clients.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
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DEP Hosts BEPS Scorecard Webinar for Building Owners July 30

DEP webinar on July 30 will help building owners, property managers, and facilities staff interpret 2025 BEPS scorecards and compliance pathways.

DEP· Jul 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News | July 2026”
Jul 15
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EC Committee Reviews Arts and Humanities Cultural Plan

Education and Culture Committee meets July 16 to receive update on Montgomery County's new Arts and Humanities Cultural Plan.

EC Committee· Jul 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Education and Culture Committee Meeting on July 16, 20…”
Jul 15
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Council to Interview Two Planning Board Candidates July 14

James Hedrick and John Schlichting are candidates to fill a vacancy on the Montgomery County Planning Board.

MCCouncil· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on July 14 to Interview Planning Board Candidate…”
Jul 13
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Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House July 15

Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds its monthly Online Open House general Q&A session via Zoom, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jul 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - Wed. July 15”
Jul 13
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Planning Dept. to Brief PHP Committee on Community Trends Since 2010

PHP Committee receives a briefing July 13 on a comprehensive Planning Department report tracking county community changes since 2010.

MCCouncil· Jul 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 13, 2026”
Jul 10
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Q4 2025 Economic Indicators July 13

The ECON Committee meets July 13 at 9:30 a.m. to receive a briefing on Q4 2025 county economic development indicators.

MCCouncil· Jul 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on July 13, 2026”
Jul 10
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Commission for Women Next Meeting September 10

The Montgomery County Commission for Women resumes meetings September 10, 2026 after a July–August recess.

Montgomery County· Jul 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “We're Listening! Share Your Ideas”
Jul 10
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Advisory Workgroup on County Grants Strategic Planning Continues

County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants completed its final report; workgroup may continue.

OGM· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Federal Uniform Guidance Changes May Impact County Nonprofits – July 9, 2026 MCG…”
Jul 9
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Data Center Zoning Rules Head to PHP Committee July 22

ZTA 26-01 would limit data centers to industrial zones with clean energy, noise, and environmental requirements.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
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PHP Committee Eyes Job Creation Zoning Measure July 13

A Council work session on ZTA 26-05 would fast-track approvals for projects in strategic industries or creating 200+ jobs.

Fani-González· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Coming up at the County Council | Español abajo”
Jul 9
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Procurement Online Open House Set for July 15

Montgomery County Procurement hosts a Zoom open house on July 15, 2026, from 10–11 a.m. for vendors and businesses.

Procurement· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 9
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