Montgomery County Council meets March 10 at 9 a.m. for 11 public hearings on bills covering buildings, arts, fire, housing, and more.
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.
Fani-González hosts a Spanish-only 'Pregúntame Cualquier Cosa' virtual session Monday, March 16 at 7pm; registration required.
Council President Fani-González holds her first online Ask Me Anything session March 12 at 7pm; attendees submit questions via chat or mic.
Councilmember Jawando and colleagues hold a noon press conference March 10 before the public hearing on Bill 8-26.
Ride On bus route 38 will discontinue the Veirs Mill Rd at Gail St stop (26828) and replace it with a new stop at Centerhill St (26826).
Child Care Support Services offers free virtual business training series for registered family child care educators, starting April 21, 2026.
Bus shelter replacement at Shady Grove Metrorail Station enters new phases March 9–20, closing multiple bays and shifting routes to temporary stops.
OCP's Consumer Connection podcast is available on Buzzsprout, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music, with video on YouTube and County Cable Montgomery.
The Office of Consumer Protection accepts speaker requests to present on consumer topics at community events.
OCP held its inaugural Community Forum on Consumer Protection during National Consumer Protection Week in March 2026.
OCP flags four common spring scams: home improvement, tax impersonation, fake travel deals, and utility imposters.
The County issued a formal proclamation designating March 2026 as Consumer Protection Month, spotlighting fraud prevention and fair business practices.
Route 38 will no longer serve the Veirs Mill Rd & Gail St stop (#26828) starting March 13; nearest alternative is Centerhill St stop.
Montgomery County Public Libraries issued an LSBRP solicitation for a four-year strategic plan; bids close March 13, 2026.
PS Committee reviews $157M+ capital plan for Fire and Rescue Service, driven by new breathing apparatus replacement and White Flint fire station projects.
PS Committee reviews bill clarifying that EMS insurance reimbursement revenues can be distributed directly to local fire and rescue department representatives.
PHP Committee reviews zoning amendment eliminating 150K sq ft minimum and expanding tax credit eligibility for mixed-income housing projects.
PHP Committee reviews zoning amendment cutting minimum square footage to qualify as a Biohealth Priority Campus for expedited approval.
PHP Committee reviews zoning text amendment allowing residential development beyond the 30% cap within regional shopping center overlay zones.