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Historic Preservation Hearing Set for Rose-Budd House

Council to hold Feb. 24 public hearing on a draft master plan amendment for the Rose-Budd House historic site.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
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Council Hearing on OZAH Fee Schedule Additions Feb. 3

Montgomery County Council holds a public hearing Feb. 3 on proposed additions to the OZAH Comprehensive Fee Schedule.

MCCouncil· Jan 23, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 3 and 24, 2026”
Jan 23
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Elrich Hosts Data Center Policy Forum Feb. 3 in Rockville

County Executive Marc Elrich invites residents to a public forum on data center legislation and policy, 7-9 p.m. Feb. 3 at LEOB auditorium.

MCG-PIO· Jan 21, 2026· 2 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Host Community Forum on Data Center L…”
Jan 21
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Jawando Introduces Bill Banning Masked Law Enforcement in County

Bill 5-26, the 'Unmask ICE Act,' would prohibit federal, state, and local officers from wearing masks while on duty in Montgomery County.

Jawando· Jan 21, 2026· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Introducing The Unmask ICE Act”
Jan 21
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Jawando, Mink Hold Press Conference on ICE Bills Jan. 20

Councilmembers Jawando and Mink hosted a joint press conference following introduction of Bills 3-26 and 5-26 on ICE activity.

Jawando· Jan 20, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Hold Press Conference Following Introduction …”
Jan 20
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Council Briefed on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Jan. 20

The 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan draft covers development, transportation, housing and environmental goals near I-270.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 19, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Da…”
Jan 19
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Council Introduces Data Center Task Force Bill Jan. 20

Bill 4-26 would create a temporary task force to study data center risks, benefits, and zoning changes in Montgomery County.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 19, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 20 to Introduce New Measures Covering Da…”
Jan 19
Meetings & Hearings

2026 Women's Legislative Briefing Tickets on Sale

Maryland's premier legislative event for women and girls returns; student tickets $10, early bird tickets $45 before prices rise in two weeks.

Montgomery County, MD· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day”
Jan 16
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Women's Legislative Briefing Keynote Set for Jan. 31 in Rockville

Sen. Alsobrooks, Lt. Gov. Miller, and House Speaker Peña-Melnyk headline the 2026 Women's Legislative Briefing at Universities at Shady Grove.

Commission for Women· Jan 16, 2026· 1 source
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Commission for Women Announces Women’s Legislative Briefing Ke…”
Jan 16
Meetings & Hearings

Jawando, Mink Hold Press Conference on ICE Bills Jan. 20

Councilmembers Jawando and Mink host a joint press conference at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20 following introduction of Bills 3-26 and 5-26.

Jawando· Jan 16, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Hold Press Conference Following Introduction …”
Jan 16
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Capital Budget Public Hearings Set for Feb. 9-10

Residents can testify in person or via Zoom at capital budget hearings on Feb. 9 and 10 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Fani-González· Jan 15, 2026· 2 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani‑González’s Statement on Montgomery County's C…”
Jan 15
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TE Committee Briefed on WMATA Red Line Shutdown Mitigation Feb. 2

The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Feb. 2 for a briefing on WMATA Red Line shutdown mitigation measures.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
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ECON Committee to Review Quarterly Economic Indicators Jan. 26

The County Council's Economic Development Committee meets Jan. 26 for a briefing on quarterly economic indicators.

Balcombe· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 14, 2026”
Jan 14
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Jan. 21

Montgomery County Council holds public hearing on the 969-acre Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan at Rocky Hill Middle School on Jan. 21 at 7 p.m.

Montgomery County Council· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearing on the Clarksburg Gateway Secto…”
Jan 14
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Elrich Briefing to Cover Trust Act, Immigrant Protections

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing Jan. 14 at 2:30 p.m., focusing on the Trust Act and immigrant community protections.

Elrich· Jan 14, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 2:30 p.m…”
Jan 14
Meetings & Hearings

Advisory Workgroup on County Grants Schedules Final Meeting

The County Council's Advisory Workgroup on Strategic Planning for County Grants will hold a final meeting to review draft recommendations; date TBD.

OGM· Jan 13, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Nonprofit Federal Support Grant Programs Still Open! - January 13, 2026 MCG Gran…”
Jan 13
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Public Hearing Scheduled on Immigrant Protections Bill 35-25

Council holds public hearing Jan. 13 on Bill 35-25, the Promoting Community Trust – Immigrant Protections Act.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
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Council Interviews Nominee for IAFF Labor Relations Administrator

Council interviews Mark Gaston Pearce, County Executive's nominee for Labor Relations Administrator for firefighters union Local 1664.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
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Council Interviews Merit System Protection Board Candidates

Council interviews George Margolies and Barbara Sapin to fill seat vacated after Chair Sonya Chiles' term expired Dec. 31, 2025.

MCCouncil· Jan 12, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Jan. 13 to Receive Briefing from DMVMoves Foc…”
Jan 12
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County Seeks Eight Volunteers for Climate Advisory Committee

County Executive Elrich is seeking applicants to fill eight vacancies on the Climate, Energy, and Air Quality Advisory Committee.

mc_climate· Jan 9, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Forward to 2026”
Jan 9
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