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Environment

Farmers Raise Zoning, Data Center, Incubator Concerns at Forum

Montgomery County farmers and food producers met with Councilmember Sayles to discuss zoning clarity, data center threats to the Ag Reserve, and plans for an aggregator and farm incubator.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Finance

VITA Free Tax Prep Program Opens for Households Under $70K

Montgomery County's VITA partnership with the Community Action Agency offers free tax preparation for households earning under $70,000, with a focus on EITC access.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

County Conducts Annual Point-in-Time Homeless Count

Montgomery County Continuum of Care completed its annual Point-in-Time Count, surveying unsheltered residents across the county to guide housing policy and resource allocation.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Education

University of Baltimore DPA Program Launches at Shady Grove Campus

The University of Baltimore launched a new Doctor of Public Administration program at The Universities at Shady Grove, targeting careers in governance and public policy.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Public Safety

Gun Violence Prevention Resolution Introduced at NACo Conference

Councilmember Sayles introduced a NACo resolution on gun violence prevention following the shooting at Wootton High School; the resolution received mixed committee feedback.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Public Safety

Montgomery County Trust Act Signed, Protects Immigrant Residents

The Trust Act, now signed into law, bars county employees from probing immigration status and restricts county resources from use in federal civil immigration enforcement.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

Council Approves $1M for Senior Nutrition, Respite, Social Services

Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a $1M emergency FY26 appropriation to offset federal cuts to senior nutrition, respite care, and adult social services.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews Racial Disparities in Maternal, Infant Health

Council's HHS Committee held a Feb. 19 work session on a report examining racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - Rooted in History, Fighting For Our Future”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

FIC Sites Close March 23 Through April 6

All Montgomery County Family Involvement Center locations will be closed March 23–April 6, reopening Tuesday, April 7.

MCFIC· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up for March!/ Inscríbete en Marzo!”
Feb 26
Health & Human Services

FIC March Sessions Open for Sign-Up Feb. 27

Family Involvement Center sessions for March 2–19 open for registration Friday, Feb. 27 at 3 p.m.; sites in Rockville, Silver Spring, and Gaithersburg have limited slots.

MCFIC· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Sign up for March!/ Inscríbete en Marzo!”
Feb 26
Other

En Sintonía Radio Show Airs Friday on Radio America WILC 900AM

The weekly Montgomery County Council Spanish-language radio show airs Friday, Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM and major podcast platforms.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Highlights Upcoming Department of Permitting Services…”
Feb 26
Environment

'Keep It Clean, Montgomery' Litter-Reduction Campaign Spotlighted

Montgomery County DEP's 'Keep It Clean, Montgomery' campaign promotes litter reduction, park cleanups, and recycling across the county.

DEP· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Highlights Upcoming Department of Permitting Services…”
Feb 26
Public Services

DPS Stakeholders Forum Set for March 3 in Wheaton

The 2026 DPS Stakeholders Forum for construction industry professionals runs 8:30–11:30 a.m. at 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton. Registration required.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Highlights Upcoming Department of Permitting Services…”
Feb 26
Education

ABS Sponsors Student Contests Promoting Alcohol-Free Prom Season

Montgomery County ABS and KIS Coalition are holding essay and video contests for students to promote sober prom celebrations; deadline March 31.

ABS· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Servicio de Bebidas Alcohólicas del Condado de Montgomery anuncia concursos e…”
Feb 26
Transportation

WMATA Replacing Bus Shelters at Shady Grove Metro Station

Bus bays at Shady Grove East will be temporarily closed in two phases through March 16 for shelter replacement work.

MCDOT· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “UPDATE: Status of Ongoing Bus Shelter Replacement Work at Shady Metrorail Statio…”
Feb 26
Public Services

Gaithersburg Streetlight Repaired After Glass Office Escalation

A burned-out streetlight in Gaithersburg was repaired by First Energy after Councilmember Glass's office escalated the delayed service request.

Glass· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 26, 2026”
Feb 26
Transportation

MCDOT Pothole Blitz Targets 5,400 Lane Miles After Winter Storm

MCDOT completed a countywide pothole blitz covering 5,400 lane miles of county roads following recent winter storm damage.

MCDOT· Feb 26, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 26, 2026”
Feb 26
Finance

County Holds Public Hearings on $6.6B Capital Budget

Montgomery County held four public hearings on its $6.6 billion capital budget covering schools, roads, transit, parks, and more.

Glass· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 26, 2026”
Feb 26
Other

Montgomery County Trust Act Signed Into Law

The Montgomery County Trust Act, aimed at limiting local cooperation with federal immigration enforcement, is now law.

Glass· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “The Glass Gazette: February 26, 2026”
Feb 26
Meetings & Hearings

Joint Public Safety-HHS Committee Meeting Canceled Feb. 26

The joint Public Safety and Health and Human Services Committee meeting scheduled for Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. has been canceled.

MCCouncil· Feb 26, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Joint Public Safety and Health and Human Services Committee Meeting Scheduled To…”
Feb 26
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