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Council Introduces Expedited Immigrant Protections 'Trust Act'

Expedited Bill 35-25 would codify protections for immigrant communities and promote trust in county services.

Stewart· Dec 17, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Holiday Edition”
Dec 17
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Elrich Congratulates New Maryland House Speaker Peña-Melnyk

County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement praising Joseline Peña-Melnyk's historic election as Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates.

Elrich· Dec 16, 2025· 0 sources
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on the Election of Maryland House of…”
Dec 16
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Peña-Melnyk Elected Maryland House Speaker, First Latina

Joseline Peña-Melnyk was elected Speaker of the Maryland House of Delegates on Dec. 16, becoming the first Latina and immigrant to hold the role.

Fani-González· Dec 16, 2025· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González Congratulates Maryland’s Speaker of the H…”
Dec 16
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Taxicab Services Commission Accepting Applications Until Filled

Montgomery County's Taxicab Services Commission has open seats with no application deadline; positions open until filled.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “CORRECTION: A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
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Shebra Evans Appointed At-Large Councilmember Through Dec. 2026

Council voted to appoint former Board of Education member Shebra Evans to fill the seat vacated by Gabe Albornoz on Dec. 1.

Fani-González· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Kicking off my presidency by standing up for immigrants | Español abajo”
Dec 10
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Council Introduces Expedited Bill 35-25 on Immigrant Protections

The County Council introduced Expedited Bill 35-25, the Promoting Community Trust – Immigrant Protections Act.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
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Council Appoints Shebra Evans to Succeed Albornoz

The County Council appointed Shebra Evans as the new councilmember to succeed Gabe Albornoz at its final session of 2025.

Balcombe· Dec 10, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 10, 2025”
Dec 10
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Three County Board Vacancies Close Dec. 5

Applications for the Liquor Board, Montgomery Cares Advisory Board, and Building Energy Performance Improvement Board close December 5.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
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Balcombe Elected Council Vice President for 2026

Marilyn Balcombe was unanimously elected Council Vice President and Natali Fani-González elected Council President for 2026 on Dec. 2.

Balcombe· Dec 3, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 3, 2025”
Dec 3
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Nine County Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants Through December

Nine Montgomery County boards and commissions are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Nov. 19 to open until filled.

Balcombe· Nov 19, 2025· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 19, 2025”
Nov 19
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Seven County Boards Seek Applicants Through November–December

Seven Montgomery County boards and commissions are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Nov. 17 to Dec. 5, 2025.

Balcombe· Nov 5, 2025· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, November 5, 2025”
Nov 5
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County Boards Seek Applicants; Deadlines as Early as Aug. 6

Four county boards and committees are accepting applications, with deadlines ranging from Aug. 6 to open-until-filled.

Balcombe· Aug 1, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A (Summer) Message from Marilyn: Friday, August 1, 2025”
Aug 1
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Alkaline Hydrolysis Funeral Option ZTA Advances to Committee

ZTA 25-09, which would allow alkaline hydrolysis ('aquamation') as a funeral option in Montgomery County, heads to committee after a July 22 hearing.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
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Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board Seeks Applicants, Deadline Aug. 6

UCAB is accepting applications through August 6 for members to advise the County Executive and Council on Upcounty regional priorities.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
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Four County Boards Seeking Applicants, Deadlines This Month

Montgomery County seeks applicants for four boards and commissions, with deadlines ranging from July 16 to open-until-filled.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 3 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
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Eight County Boards and Commissions Seek Applicants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for eight boards and commissions, with several deadlines on May 30 and June 4.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 8 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
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Eight County Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for eight boards and commissions, with several deadlines in late April and early May 2025.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 7 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
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Charter Review Commission Seeks Public Comments on County Charter

The Montgomery County Charter Review Commission is soliciting public comments on potential Charter revisions; deadline open until filled.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
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Board of Investment Trustees Seeks Applicants, Deadline March 31

The County Council-appointed Board of Investment Trustees is accepting applications through March 31, 2025.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
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Several County Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants

Eight county boards and commissions are accepting applications, with some deadlines as early as Jan. 3, 2025.

Balcombe· Dec 18, 2024· 6 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, December 18, 2024”
Dec 18, 2024
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