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Upcounty Underrepresented on County Boards and Commissions

A recent report found Upcounty residents are represented at a much lower rate than other areas on county BCCs.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Meetings & Hearings

Montgomery County Planning Board Seeks Applicants Through April 14

The Montgomery County Planning Board has an open Council-appointed seat; applications due April 14, 2025.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Meetings & Hearings

Four Bills, One Police Report Get Public Hearings March 18

Council holds March 18 hearings on surveillance tech, demolition tax, housing zoning, and 2024 police data report.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Meetings & Hearings

Mid-County Advisory Board to Discuss More Housing NOW March 20

The Mid-County Citizens Advisory Board holds a virtual meeting on the More Housing N.O.W. package on March 20, 7–9 p.m.

Fani-González· Feb 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More info on More Housing NOW”
Feb 18
Meetings & Hearings

Virtual More Housing NOW Town Hall Scheduled for March 5

Councilmember Fani-González hosts a virtual town hall on the More Housing N.O.W. package via Zoom on March 5, 7–8:30 p.m.

Fani-González· Feb 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More info on More Housing NOW”
Feb 18
Meetings & Hearings

Kensington Town Hall on More Housing NOW Set for March 3

The Town of Kensington hosts a hybrid town hall on the More Housing N.O.W. proposal on Monday, March 3, 7–8:30 p.m.

Fani-González· Feb 18, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More info on More Housing NOW”
Feb 18
Meetings & Hearings

Fani-González Hosts In-Person Housing Town Hall in Wheaton Feb. 27

Councilmember Fani-González holds an in-person town hall on the More Housing N.O.W. package at Wheaton High School on February 27.

Fani-González· Feb 18, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More info on More Housing NOW”
Feb 18
Meetings & Hearings

Virtual Town Hall on More Housing NOW Added March 5

Fani-González adds virtual Zoom town hall on More Housing N.O.W. package for March 5, 7–8:30 p.m.

Fani-González· Feb 10, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “ADDED: Virtual town hall on housing”
Feb 10
Meetings & Hearings

In-Person Town Hall on More Housing NOW Package Feb. 27

Fani-González hosts in-person town hall on More Housing N.O.W. package at Wheaton High School cafeteria, Feb. 27, 6–8 p.m.

Fani-González· Feb 10, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “ADDED: Virtual town hall on housing”
Feb 10
Meetings & Hearings

More Housing N.O.W. Town Hall Set for Feb. 27 in Wheaton

Fani-González hosts a public town hall on the new housing package Feb. 27 at Wheaton High School cafeteria, 6–8 p.m.

Fani-González· Feb 7, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Upcoming town halls on housing and restaurants”
Feb 7
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings on Animal Control, Parking Permits Jan. 21

County Council holds public hearings Jan. 21 on animal control impoundment rules and a new parking permit for specialized service providers.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

Historic Preservation Hearing on Former COMSAT Building Jan. 22

Historic Preservation Commission holds a public hearing Jan. 22 on eligibility of the former COMSAT Laboratories building for historic designation.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Emerging Ideas Meeting Jan. 16

Montgomery Planning holds a virtual Emerging Ideas community meeting on the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan on Jan. 16, 6:30–8:30PM.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

ECON and PHP Committees Schedule January Worksessions

The Economic Development and Planning, Housing & Parks committees hold budget follow-ups and a zoning worksession Jan. 27 and Jan. 30.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Meetings & Hearings

U Visa Act Hearing Set to Remove 10-Year Police Assistance Limit

A public hearing on the Uplifting Victims and Immigrant Safety Act is scheduled Jan. 14, targeting removal of a 10-year U visa limitation.

Fani-González· Jan 13, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Council back in session”
Jan 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council Schedules Six Public Hearings for January 14

Six items including bag ban legislation, U Visa policy, and budget appropriations set for Jan. 14 County Council hearing.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
Meetings & Hearings

Immigrant Crime Victim Protection Bill Hearing Set Jan. 14

A public hearing on Bill 26-24, aimed at removing barriers for violent crime victims seeking protected immigration status, is scheduled for January 14, 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Meetings & Hearings

Council Elects Stewart President, Jawando Vice President

Montgomery County Council chose Kate Stewart as President and Will Jawando as Vice President in its annual leadership election for 2025.

Fani-González· Dec 5, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Energy Efficiency Workshop, and more!”
Dec 5, 2024
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing Set on Plastic Bag Ban Bill, January 14

A public hearing on Bill 24-24, which would ban plastic carryout bags and tax paper bags, is scheduled for Jan. 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM.

Balcombe· Dec 4, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 4, 2024”
Dec 4, 2024
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Two Building and Fire Code Regulations

The Economic Development Committee met Dec. 2 to discuss adoption of updated international building and fire/life safety codes.

Balcombe· Dec 4, 2024· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 4, 2024”
Dec 4, 2024
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