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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 link
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 links
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 links
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 link
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 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Tax Increases We Can’t Afford”
Mar 13
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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 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Move on Tuesday, March 17 for Full Council Vo…”
Mar 13
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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 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Move on Tuesday, March 17 for Full Council Vo…”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing Set on Wheaton Arts District Redesignation

Montgomery County Council will hear testimony March 24 on a resolution supporting Wheaton's Arts and Entertainment District redesignation application.

MCCouncil-LIO· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on March 24, April 7, 8 and 9 …”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

Montgomery County Energy Summit Set for April 28–29

Registration is open for the Montgomery County Energy Summit on April 28–29, targeting building owners, property managers, and sustainability leaders.

DEP· Mar 13, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “⏰ How is a clock like a frog in March? 🐸”
Mar 13
Meetings & Hearings

Friedson Press Conference on Accelerate MoCo Zoning Package

Councilmember Friedson hosts a March 17 press conference on two zoning bills aimed at cutting biohealth and housing approval times by 75%.

Friedson· Mar 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Accelerate MoCo Pac…”
Mar 12
Meetings & Hearings

Council Committees Vote Down Data Center Task Force Bill

The Economic Development and Transportation & Environment Committees rejected Glass's bill to form a task force studying data center impacts.

Glass· Mar 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: March 12, 2026”
Mar 12
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews $32M+ Shelter, Housing CIP Projects

HHS Committee meets March 12 at 2:30 p.m. to review Affordable Living Quarters, Diversion Center, and Non-Congregate Shelter Space CIP projects.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 12, 2026”
Mar 11
Meetings & Hearings

Joint EC-HHS Committee Reviews DHHS Education CIP Projects

Joint EC and HHS Committee meets March 12 at 1:30 p.m. to review education-related projects in the FY2027-2032 DHHS Capital Improvements Program.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 12, 2026”
Mar 11
Meetings & Hearings

Bill 14-26 Would Ease Impound Release for Detained Immigrants' Families

Expedited Bill 14-26 would let trusted individuals reclaim impounded vehicles when the owner is detained by federal immigration authorities.

Stewart· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Women's history month, vehicle recovery act, mental h…”
Mar 11
Meetings & Hearings

Evans Hosts White Oak Listening Session March 12

Councilmember Evans hosts a public listening session at White Oak Community Center on March 12 from 6:30–8:00 pm.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Meetings & Hearings

County Values Act ICE Warrant Requirement Heads to Committee

Bill 3-26 would require judicial warrants for ICE entry to non-public County facilities and restrict immigration enforcement on County property.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 11, 2026”
Mar 10
Meetings & Hearings

Councilmember Evans Hosts East County Listening Session March 12

Newly appointed Councilmember Shebra Evans holds a listening session for East County residents at White Oak Community Recreation Center on March 12.

Mink· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kristin Mink — “March Newsletter from Councilmember Mink”
Mar 9
Meetings & Hearings

Planning Board Delivers Semiannual Report to County Council

The M-NCPPC Planning Board presents its semiannual report to the Council on March 10, covering parks and planning accomplishments.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds 11 Public Hearings March 10

Montgomery County Council meets March 10 at 9 a.m. for 11 public hearings on bills covering buildings, arts, fire, housing, and more.

MCCouncil· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on March 10 to Conduct 11 Public Hearings and Re…”
Mar 9
Meetings & Hearings

Committee Votes 3-2 Against Data Center Task Force Bill

The joint Economic Development and Transportation & Environment Committees voted 3-2 to reject Bill 4-26, which would have created a Data Center Task Force.

Glass· Mar 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Statement from Councilmember Evan Glass on Committee Vote Against Establishing a…”
Mar 9
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