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Finance

State Bill Would Allow County-Level Child Tax Credits

HB 363 would authorize Maryland counties to offer income tax credits for certain dependent children; Stewart testified in support.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan Preliminary Recommendations Coming

Montgomery Planning will share preliminary recommendations for the Eastern Silver Spring Communities Plan next month, based on two years of community engagement.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Approves Fire Safety Rules for Multifamily Buildings

Executive Regulation 21-25 sets procedures for landlords to submit emergency safety plans for multifamily apartment buildings.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Other

County Council Passes Trust Act, Codifying Immigrant Protections

Expedited Bill 35-25, the Promoting Community Trust – Immigrant Protections Act, was signed into law by Montgomery County.

Stewart· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Keeping Up With Kate: Lunar New Year & Ramadan Mubarak”
Feb 25
Education

Jawando Hosts Three FY2027 Education Budget Forums

Councilmember Jawando will hold three public forums on FY2027 MCPS and Montgomery College budget recommendations in Feb. and March 2026.

Jawando· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Jawando to Host Three Education Budget Forums”
Feb 25
Health & Human Services

MCFSN Hosts Free Webinar on Toddler Sleep Struggles

Montgomery County Family Support Network offers a virtual session on toddler sleep challenges and bedtime routines on March 11.

DHHS· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Please Join Us! |"Beyond the Bedtime Battles: Understanding Toddler Sleep&q…”
Feb 25
Environment

County Holds Open Houses on Solid Waste Future After Incinerator Closure Proposal

Three public open houses in March will gather input on solid waste and recycling plans following the County Executive's incinerator closure proposal.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Public Services

County Seeks Applicants for Two Advisory Boards

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Alcohol and Drug Advisory Council (deadline Mar. 20) and Taxicab Services Commission (open).

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings Scheduled March 10 on Seven Bills

Seven bills go to public hearing March 10, covering agriculture exemptions, arts funding, fire volunteers, rent algorithms, and air conditioning.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings Scheduled March 3 on Immigration, ICE, Zoning Bills

Five bills and ZTAs go to public hearing March 3, covering immigration enforcement, ICE masking, and zoning overlays.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

Council Holds Public Hearings on Five Bills and ZTAs Feb. 25

The County Council heard testimony Feb. 25 on data center, minimum wage, fuel-energy tax, and EMS reimbursement legislation.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Reviews Stormwater, Water, Recycling CIP Items Feb. 26

The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Feb. 26 on WSSCWater, recycling, stormwater, and a stormwater retrofit appropriation.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Review FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program

The Economic Development Committee meets March 5 to discuss the FY27-32 CIP, focusing on revenue authority and economic development.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Local Economy

State Data Center Bills Tracked by Balcombe

Three Maryland state bills addressing data center energy, planning, and data broker regulation are under legislative consideration.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 3 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

County Introduces Zoning Rules to Regulate Data Centers

ZTA 26-01 would define data centers as a new zoning use, set permitted zones, and establish minimum location standards.

Balcombe· Feb 25, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, February 25, 2026”
Feb 25
Local Economy

Henry Jackson Foundation Opens Innovation Labs in County

The Henry Jackson Foundation is holding a grand opening of Innovation Labs expected to impact Montgomery County economic development.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

County Council Unanimously Backs Viva White Oak TIF Plan

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously in support of the Viva White Oak Tax Incremental Financing plan.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Environment

DC Water Hosts Bethesda Community Meeting on Sewer Overflow

DC Water holds a community meeting in Bethesda Thursday, Feb. 26 to address a sanitary sewer overflow.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Meetings & Hearings

Elrich Hosts Weekly Media Briefing Feb. 25

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2026.

PIO· Feb 25, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Feb 25
Housing & Real Estate

Council Approves TIF Package for Viva White Oak Development

Montgomery County Council passed a Tax Increment Financing package for Viva White Oak, a mixed-use project in East County promising 5,000 homes and 9,000 jobs.

Elrich· Feb 24, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on Passage of the Tax Increment Fina…”
Feb 24
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