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Council Holds Public Hearings on Five Bills and ZTAs Feb. 25

The County Council heard testimony Feb. 25 on data center, minimum wage, fuel-energy tax, and EMS reimbursement legislation.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Reviews Stormwater, Water, Recycling CIP Items Feb. 26

The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Feb. 26 on WSSCWater, recycling, stormwater, and a stormwater retrofit appropriation.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Review FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

The Economic Development Committee meets March 5 to discuss the FY27-32 CIP, focusing on revenue authority and economic development.

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

Elrich Hosts Weekly Media Briefing Feb. 25

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

Council Advisory Workgroup on County Grants Strategic Planning Underway

County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants, created April 2025, is developing recommendations.

OGM· Feb 24, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “New Compliance Requirement and FY26 Food as Medicine Grant Program! - February 2…”
Feb 24
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing on Zoning Text Amendment for Data Centers

ZTA 26-01 on commercial uses for data centers goes to public hearing before the Council on Feb. 24 at 1:30 p.m.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Meetings & Hearings

Public Hearing Set on Bill to Create Data Center Task Force

A public hearing on Bill 4-26, which would establish a task force on data centers in county buildings, is scheduled for Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Meetings & Hearings

Council to Appoint Kimberly Ward as Hearing Examiner

Council expected to confirm Kimberly Ward as a hearing examiner for the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings on Feb. 24.

MCCouncil· Feb 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 24 to Vote on a Resolution to Approve th…”
Feb 23
Meetings & Hearings

PHP Committee Briefed on Emory Grove Urban Renewal Task Force

The Planning, Housing and Parks Committee receives an update on the Emory Grove Urban Renewal Task Force, studying displacement of former residents.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Meetings & Hearings

Council Reviews State Legislation, Federal Priorities Feb. 23

The full County Council meets Feb. 23 at 12:30 p.m. for a Maryland General Assembly update and review of state and local legislation.

MCCouncil· Feb 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council and Committee Meetings on Feb. 23, 2026”
Feb 20
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Online Open House Scheduled for March 18

Montgomery County Procurement hosts a general session online open house on March 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m. via Zoom.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Cable Fund Strategic Plan

The GO Committee meets Feb. 19 to review the FY27 Cable Plan amid accelerating revenue declines from cord-cutting.

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

Sign Review Board Meets Virtually March 11

The Montgomery County Sign Review Board holds a virtual Microsoft Teams meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 11.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

DPS Briefs Planning Board on Site Plan Enforcement Coordination

DPS presented to the Montgomery Planning Board on enforcement of M-NCPPC-certified site plans and inter-agency coordination.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

DPS Annual Stakeholders Forum Scheduled for March 3 in Wheaton

The Dept. of Permitting Services hosts its annual forum for industry professionals at the M-NCPPC building in Wheaton, 9–11:30 a.m.

DPS· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Constructive Comments | Feb. 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Expedited Bill 10-26 Would Overhaul Arts and Humanities Council Board

Expedited Bill 10-26 heard March 10 would set new board composition, appointment, and racial equity requirements for AHCMC.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Bill 7-26 Would Clarify Agricultural Building Permit Exemptions

Council to hear testimony March 10 on Bill 7-26, which would clarify building permit exemptions for structures used exclusively for agriculture.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: $53,788 Arts and Humanities Supplemental Appropriation

Public hearing March 10 on a $53,788 supplemental appropriation to the FY26 budget for the Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: $2.9M North Branch Trail Appropriation

Public hearing Feb. 24 on a $2.9M capital appropriation for the North Branch Trail project, funded by GO Bonds and federal aid.

MCCouncil· Feb 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 24 and March 10, 2026”
Feb 13
Meetings & Hearings

DEP Benchmarking Webinar Scheduled for February 17

DEP hosts a free webinar Feb. 17 covering how to benchmark and submit commercial building energy reports.

DEP· Feb 11, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Benchmarking and BEPS News | February 2026”
Feb 11
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