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Council Advisory Workgroup on County Grants Issues Final Report

The Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants has completed its final report, reviewed by the GO Committee on March 19.

OGM· Mar 26, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Grant Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 26
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds Hearings on ICE Detention, Vehicle Towing Bills

Public hearings were held on bills banning building permits for ICE detention facilities and reforming vehicle towing proof-of-ownership rules.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Minimum Wage, Agriculture Building Bills

The Economic Development Committee discussed minimum wage impact analysis and agricultural building exemptions in recent March meetings.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Meetings & Hearings

Balcombe Hosts Community Breakfast in Clarksburg April 4

Councilmember Balcombe holds an informal constituent meet-and-greet at K2 Cafe in Clarksburg on Saturday, April 4, 10AM–12PM.

Balcombe· Mar 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 25, 2026”
Mar 25
Meetings & Hearings

MCPS Boundary Study and Special Education Updates Set for April 9

Education & Culture Committee will receive updates on the MCPS boundary study and special education services on April 9, 2026.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Meetings & Hearings

Joint Worksession Planned on Early Care and Education Workforce

A joint HHS/EC/ECON worksession on the Early Care and Education Workforce is scheduled for March 26, 2026.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Meetings & Hearings

Council Schedules Five Public Hearings on FY2027 Budget

Montgomery County Council holds five public budget hearings April 7–9; written, audio, and video testimony also accepted online.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Meetings & Hearings

Council to Vote on County Values Act March 24

The Council holds a vote on Bill 3-26 (County Values Act) and public hearings on two immigration bills at its March 24 session.

Fani-González· Mar 19, 2026· 3 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council takes up $8 billion budget proposal | Español abajo”
Mar 19
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews County Grants Strategic Planning Recommendations

The GO Committee meets March 19 at 11:30 a.m. to review an advisory workgroup's strategic planning recommendations for County community grants.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Joint EC-GO Committee Reviews Arts and Humanities Council Bill

Joint EC and GO committees meet March 19 at 9:30 a.m. to review Expedited Bill 10-26, updating the Arts and Humanities Council's statutory role.

MCCouncil· Mar 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 19, 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Airpark Advisory Committee Hosts Town Hall on Safety, Noise

The Montgomery County Airpark Community Advisory Committee holds a town hall on March 24, 2026, from 6:30–9:00 p.m.

Luedtke· Mar 18, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Standing Up for Affordability”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Sign Review Board Meets Virtually April 8

The Montgomery County Sign Review Board meets via Microsoft Teams at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Permitting Advisory Committee Meeting Set for March 19

The Montgomery County Permitting Services Advisory Committee meets Thursday, March 19, 2026.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

DPS Annual Stakeholders Forum Highlights Permitting Improvements

DPS held its annual Stakeholders Forum on March 3 in Wheaton, showcasing a new permitting system, dashboards, GIS tools, and a drone program.

DPS· Mar 18, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | March 2026”
Mar 18
Meetings & Hearings

Storm Cancels PHP, HHS Committee Meetings March 16

Joint PHP/HHS and PHP committee meetings canceled March 16 due to severe storms; agenda items to be rescheduled.

MCCouncil· Mar 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings Canceled Today”
Mar 16
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House March 18

Montgomery County's Office of Procurement holds a general Q&A session via Zoom on Wednesday, March 18, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Mar 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - Wed. Mar. 18”
Mar 16
Meetings & Hearings

Historic Preservation Commission Seeks New Members

Montgomery County accepting applications for the Historic Preservation Commission through April 10, 2026.

Montgomery County· Mar 13, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - March 13, 2026”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds Public Hearings on Operating Budget April 7–9

Residents can testify in person or virtually on the Montgomery County Operating Budget at hearings April 7, 8, and 9.

Friedson· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tax Increases We Can’t Afford”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

County Values Act Bill 3-26 Headed for March 24 Council Vote

Bill 3-26, the County Values Act, passed out of committee and is scheduled for a full Council vote on March 24, 2026.

Jawando· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Move on Tuesday, March 17 for Full Council Vo…”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

Jawando Moves to Force Council Vote on Unmask ICE Act

Councilmember Jawando plans a March 17 motion to place Bill 5-26, the Unmask ICE Act, on the March 24 full Council agenda for a vote.

Jawando· Mar 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Move on Tuesday, March 17 for Full Council Vo…”
Mar 13
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