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Health & Human Services

MCITP 'Positive Solutions for Families' Workshop Open for Registration

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program is offering a 'Positive Solutions for Families' series; registration is open.

DHHS· Apr 18, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Don't Miss Out! MCITP Positive Solutions for Families”
Apr 18
Finance

Elrich Pushes Back on Fani-González Budget Proposal

County Executive Elrich says Council President's budget plan would raise property taxes for most homeowners and cut aid to low-income workers.

Elrich· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on County Council President Natali F…”
Apr 17
Public Safety

County Announces $1.7M in Hate Crime Prevention Security Grants

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González to announce $1.7M in security grants to 95 nonprofits and faith-based groups.

PIO· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-Go…”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews $77.7M Social Services Budget, Down 3%

DHHS Social Services Office FY27 budget of $77.7M, a 3% decrease from FY26, is before the HHS Committee on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

DHHS Behavioral Health Budget Jumps 48% to $98.3M in FY27

HHS Committee reviews a proposed $98.3M FY27 Behavioral Health and Crisis Services budget, up 48% from FY26, on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews $78.9M Aging and Disability Services Budget

DHHS Aging and Disability Services FY27 budget of $78.86M, up 0.25%, goes before HHS Committee on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews $2.1M Office of Human Rights Budget

HHS Committee reviews the $2.1M FY27 Office of Human Rights budget, a 1.3% decrease from FY26, on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

Council Must Act on FOP, MCGEO, IAFF Bargaining Agreements by May 1

GO Committee reviews collective bargaining agreements with FOP, MCGEO, and IAFF on April 20; Council must vote by May 1, 2026.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews $4.9B Compensation Package for County Agencies

GO Committee examines $4.9B in FY27 compensation and benefits across all County-funded agencies, a 4.5% increase over FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Reviews $198M Solid Waste Budget, Fee Increases

Proposed FY27 solid waste budget rises 3.1% to $198M; single-family residential charges would increase by $14.33.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Reviews $45.7M DEP Budget, Water Charge Hike

TE Committee reviews DEP's $45.7M FY27 budget and a proposed 7.1% increase in the Water Quality Protection Charge on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

Joint EC/PHP Committee Reviews $184K Historical Activities Budget

The joint EC and PHP Committee will review the $184,235 FY27 budget for Historical Activities NDA on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Local Economy

Four Local Small Business Solicitations Open in April 2026

Montgomery County Procurement has four active LSBRP solicitations open, including graphic design, database, and appliance installation services.

Procurement· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 17
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 July 1, 2026

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 17
Local Economy

Online Open House on Small Business Grants and Loans May 20

County Procurement hosts a Zoom open house on small business grants, loans, and access to capital on May 20, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 17
Local Economy

Prevailing Wage Law Webinar Set for April 27

Montgomery County Procurement offers a Prevailing Wage Law webinar on April 27, 2026, from 1–3 p.m.

Procurement· Apr 17, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 17
Public Services

Procurement Office Website Launches Monday, April 20

Montgomery County Office of Procurement launches a new website April 20, 2026; no service interruptions expected during transition.

Procurement· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 17
Parks & Recreation

Clarksville Commons Earth Day Celebration Includes EV Meet-Up April 18

Clarksville Commons Earth Day event on April 18 includes an EV owners meet-up alongside environmental nonprofits, local farmers, and green businesses.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
Parks & Recreation

Earth Day Walk and Expo Draws EV Displays to National Mall April 18

GWRCCC's 2nd Annual Earth Day Alternative Vehicle Display & Green Expo on the National Mall runs April 18, 10am–1pm.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
Parks & Recreation

Rockville Science Day Features EV Displays April 26

Rockville Science Day at Montgomery College Rockville on April 26 includes electric cars among 120+ STEM exhibitors.

DEP· Apr 17, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Energy — “The Future Is Still Electric”
Apr 17
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