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County Council Enters August Recess, Returns September 8

The Montgomery County Council begins its August recess on Aug. 4 and will not hold committee or council meetings until Sept. 8.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
Meetings & Hearings

University Boulevard Corridor Plan Hearing Set for September 10

A County Council public hearing on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Schweinhaut Senior Center.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Meetings & Hearings

Council Votes on Hiring Displaced Federal Workers, Three Other Bills

The Council is set for final action on four bills, including one to prioritize hiring of displaced federal workers.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee to Review Forest Conservation, Noise Bills July 28

The Transportation and Environment committee meets July 28 to review forest conservation and leaf-blower noise bills before August recess.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Hear Hotel Labor Peace Agreement Bill July 24

A joint ECON and Government Operations work session on Bill 22-25, covering labor peace agreements for hotel development, is set for July 24.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings Scheduled July 22 on Invasive Plants, Zoning

Council holds three public hearings July 22 at 1:30PM on invasive plants, alkaline hydrolysis zoning, and native plant landscaping.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings Scheduled July 15 on Five Items

Council holds five public hearings July 15 at 1:30PM on zoning, noise, early care, and a $1.99M fire rescue grant.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds Public Hearings on 10 Bills and Master Plan

Montgomery County Council held public hearings on 10 bills July 8, covering taxes, forest conservation, labor, transportation, and more.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

TE and PHP Committees Discuss Street Classification, Master Planning

Transportation & Environment and Planning, Housing & Parks committees held joint session July 7 on street classification and master planning.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Meetings & Hearings

Listening Session on University Boulevard Corridor Plan Planned for July

Fani-González hosts a July 16 community session on the Planning Board's University Boulevard Corridor Master Plan at Odessa Shannon Middle School.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee Holds Second Worksession on Workforce Housing Corridor ZTA

The Planning, Housing, and Parks Committee meets June 23 for a second worksession on ZTA 25-02, allowing denser housing along designated corridors.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Meetings & Hearings

Bill Introduced Requiring Labor Peace Deals at County-Backed Hotels

Fani-González, Stewart, and Katz introduced a bill requiring labor peace agreements in hotel projects where the County is an economic participant.

Fani-González· Jun 17, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off the summer legislative session”
Jun 17
Meetings & Hearings

Council to Host July Listening Session on University Blvd Master Plan

Fani-González will hold a community listening session July 16 at Odessa Shannon Middle School on the University Boulevard Corridor Master Plan.

Fani-González· May 29, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Big news in North Bethesda, plus loads of events”
May 29
Meetings & Hearings

Saturday 'Breakfast with Balcombe' Set for May 31 in Germantown

Councilmember Balcombe hosts the first Saturday morning community coffee at BlackRock Center for the Arts on May 31, 10:30AM–noon.

Balcombe· May 21, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Budget) Message from Marilyn: Thursday, May 22, 2025”
May 21
Meetings & Hearings

Bill 13-25 Would Require Licenses for Public-Admission Parties

Newly introduced Bill 13-25 would ban unlicensed for-profit public parties and set penalties for violations at residential properties.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Meetings & Hearings

Water and Sewer Plan Amendment Hearing Scheduled May 7

A public hearing on proposed amendments to the county's Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan is set for May 7 at 1:30 PM.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Zoning Text Amendment 25-05 Public Hearing Set June 10

A public hearing on ZTA 25-05, addressing optional method development public benefits, is scheduled for June 10 at 1:30 PM.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Workforce Housing ZTA Gets First PHP Committee Briefing March 31

The PHP Committee will hold its first briefing on the Workforce Housing ZTA on March 31 at 1:30 p.m.; full work continues after budget season.

Fani-González· Mar 28, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Budget and update on housing”
Mar 28
Meetings & Hearings

Balcombe Hosts April 4 Breakfast Meeting in Clarksburg

Councilmember Balcombe holds informal community conversation April 4, 9–11AM at La Mesa at the Clarksburg Market.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Meetings & Hearings

Three County Board Seats Open With Late-March Deadlines

Applications for two retirement-related county boards close March 31; Planning Board applications due April 14.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
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