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Finance

County Approved $7.75M Relief Package During 43-Day Federal Shutdown

The Montgomery County Council advanced a $7.75 million Public Service Support Package on Oct. 28 to aid residents and businesses during the federal shutdown.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Local Economy

County's First Farm-to-Table Symposium Held at BlackRock Center

Montgomery County held its inaugural Farm-to-Table Symposium on Nov. 10 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

OLO Report Examines Racial Disparities in Maternal and Infant Health

A commissioned OLO report released during April 2025 Minority Health Month documented racial disparities in maternal and infant health in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Finance

Sayles Opposed FY26 Property Tax Increase Proposal

In April 2025, Councilmember Sayles publicly opposed the County Executive's proposed property tax increase during the FY26 budget process.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Local Economy

County Creates Hiring Preference for Displaced Federal Workers

Bill 10-25E establishes a temporary preferential hiring category in Montgomery County government for workers displaced by federal layoffs.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Housing & Real Estate

County Passes Eviction Notice Requirement Under Bill 31-25E

Bill 31-25E requires landlords to provide advance notice before evictions, offering additional protections for Montgomery County renters.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Finance

HERO Act Expands Benefits for Families of Fallen Public Servants

Bill 32-25E expands survivor and pension benefits for families of Montgomery County public servants killed in the line of duty.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Other

Council Passes Trust Act Barring Immigration Status Inquiries

Bill 35-25E prohibits Montgomery County from inquiring about immigration status or discriminating based on it when providing county services.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Eric's ID Law Adds Butterfly Symbol for Hidden Disabilities

Maryland implemented Eric's ID Law, allowing residents with developmental disabilities to add a butterfly symbol to state-issued IDs to alert first responders.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Other

Sayles Appointed to NACo Board of Directors in 2025

Councilmember Sayles joined the NACo Board of Directors and accepted a NACo Achievement Award for Montgomery County's S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council.

Sayles· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Farewell 2025: 12 Reasons to Celebrate”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Free Family Involvement Center Open to Children Birth to 5

MCITP's Family Involvement Center offers free play-based early childhood sessions for children of all abilities ages birth to 5.

MCFSN· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. I”
Jan 1
Health & Human Services

Early Intervention Transition Webinar Set for January 21

MCITP/FSN hosts a free session on what happens when a child in early intervention turns 3 and transitions to new services.

MCFSN· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. I”
Jan 1
Education

Childcare Inclusion Webinar Slated for January 14

Family Support Network hosts a free session on preventing exclusion of young children from childcare and pre-K programs.

MCFSN· Jan 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. I”
Jan 1
Environment

DEP Releases 2025 Year-in-Review Video

The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection published a video recap of its key 2025 highlights.

MC Climate· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Back at 2025”
Jan 1
Environment

County Executive Releases 2025 Climate Highlights Video

Montgomery County Executive published a recap video of key county climate achievements from 2025.

MC Climate· Jan 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: Looking Back at 2025”
Jan 1
Education

MCPL Winter Reading Marathon Runs Through Feb. 28

Montgomery County Public Libraries' Winter Reading Marathon challenges residents to log 26.2 hours of reading by Feb. 28, 2026.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 2 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Meetings & Hearings

Women's Legislative Briefing Scheduled for Jan. 31 at Shady Grove

The Montgomery County Commission for Women hosts the 2026 Women's Legislative Briefing on Jan. 31 at The Universities at Shady Grove.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Parks & Recreation

County Hosts Free Summer Camp Fairs in January 2026

Montgomery County Recreation will hold free Summer Camp Fairs in January 2026, allowing families to explore camp programs and meet recreation staff.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Education

County Libraries Reduce Sunday Hours Beginning Jan. 11

Montgomery County Public Libraries will reduce the number of branches open on Sundays starting Jan. 11, 2026, to ensure consistent staffing.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 links
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Local Economy

Virtual 50+ Employment Expo Scheduled for Jan. 20

A free virtual job fair for residents 50 and older runs 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Jan. 20, coordinated by the Jewish Council for the Aging.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 1 link
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
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