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Council Grants Advisory Workgroup Completes Final Report

The County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants has completed its final report.

OGM· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “FY26 FUODR NOW OPEN! - MAY 8, 2026 MCG GRANT OPPORTUNITIES NEWSLETTER”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

#WeAreWheaton Community Engagement Campaign Launched

Montgomery Planning has launched the #WeAreWheaton campaign to gather resident stories and feedback about daily life and the future of Wheaton.

Montgomery Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “Planning Board approves Wheaton Plan boundary and approach/La Junta de Planifica…”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Proposed Data Center Permit Moratorium

Expedited Bill 19-26 would temporarily halt the county's issuance of building permits for new data centers.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Small Business Innovation Grant Sunset Repeal

Bill 22-26 would permanently remove the sunset date on the county's SBIR/STTR matching grant program.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Employee Retirement System Amendments Bill

Bill 21-26 proposes changes to retirement groups, contribution rates, COLA, GRIP enrollment, and credited service for ECC employees.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: Fire Volunteer Benefits Expansion Bill

Bill 20-26 would expand eligibility and increase length-of-service benefits for local fire and rescue department volunteers.

MCCouncil· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9 and 16, 2026”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Planning Board Approves Scope for New Wheaton Plan

The Montgomery County Planning Board approved the scope and boundary for The Wheaton Plan, a new long-range planning effort for the area.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Forest Conservation Technical Manual Public Meeting Set May 19

A public meeting on the Forest Conservation Technical Manual is scheduled for May 19, 2026.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Planning Board Cancels May 14 Meeting

The Montgomery County Planning Board will not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, May 14, 2026.

Montgomery Parks + Planning· May 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery Parks + Planning — “Reforest Montgomery receives national merit award, Have your say on New Hampshir…”
May 8
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Holds Weekly Media Briefing May 6

County Executive Marc Elrich hosts virtual press briefing at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, covering teachers, economic development, and microgrids.

PIO· May 5, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 1:30 p.m…”
May 5
Meetings & Hearings

Council Reviews FY27 Revenue and Expenditure Overview May 4

The Montgomery County Council will receive an overview of FY27 revenues and expenditures at its May 4 meeting.

MCCouncil-LIO· May 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 4 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 1
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing May 12: CIP Projects for Glen Echo, Northwest High

Council hears testimony May 12 on new FY27-32 CIP projects for Glen Echo Spanish Ballroom and Northwest High School.

MCCouncil· May 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on May 12, June 9 and June 16,…”
May 1
Meetings & Hearings

19th Annual Youth Voice Roundtable Held in Montgomery County

The Montgomery County Commission on Children and Youth hosted its 19th Annual Youth Roundtable, a hybrid forum for young residents to share priorities.

Sayles· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Balancing Priorities, Advancing the SMART Agenda”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Community Action Board Testifies at April Council Budget Hearings

Community Action Board Chair DaVida Rowley and ten Community Advocacy Institute participants testified at County Council budget hearings on April 7–8.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Community Action Board Applications Due May 8 for Two Vacancies

County Executive Elrich is accepting applications through May 8 to fill two low-income sector seats on the Community Action Board.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: April 2026”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Commission on Aging Public Forum on Senior Social Connections May 28

The Montgomery County Commission on Aging hosts a public policy forum on social connections for older adults on May 28 in Silver Spring.

DHHS· Apr 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “May Caregiver newsletter”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

County Grants Advisory Workgroup Final Report Released

The County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants has completed its final report after a March 2026 hearing.

OGM· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Final FY26 Grant Programs Coming Soon!”
Apr 29
Meetings & Hearings

EC Committee Holds Fourth MCPS FY27 Budget Review May 1

Education and Culture Committee meets May 1 for its fourth review of MCPS's $3.54B FY27 budget, up $192M from FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 30 and May 1, 2026”
Apr 29
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews Small Business, Incubator, BioHub Budgets

ECON Committee meets April 30 to review FY27 budgets for Business Center Team, Small Business NDA, Incubator Programs, and BioHub Maryland.

MCCouncil· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 30 and May 1, 2026”
Apr 29
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee Reviews $50M Permitting Services Budget, Fee Hikes

ECON Committee meets April 30 on DPS's $50.2M FY27 budget; County Executive proposes 25% commercial and 10% residential permit fee increases.

MCCouncil· Apr 29, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 30 and May 1, 2026”
Apr 29
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