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Health & Human Services

County Seeks Legal Services for Homeless Criminal Diversion

Montgomery County Procurement issued Informal Solicitation #1193949 for legal services supporting the Homeless Persons Criminal Diversion Program.

Procurement· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 10
Local Economy

Procurement Seeks Graphic Design Services Vendor

Montgomery County issued RFP #1188835 for Graphic Design Services under the Local Small Business Reserve Program; amendments #1 and #2 have been issued.

Procurement· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 10
Environment

RRF Dioxin Emissions Back Below Limits After Repairs

Reworld has completed boiler repairs at the Resource Recovery Facility; all three units now test 95–97% below the dioxin/furan permit limit.

DEP· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection on R…”
Apr 10
Health & Human Services

Council to Hear $300K Food Aggregation Grant Proposal

Public hearing April 21 on a $300,000 private grant for the Office of Food Systems Resilience's FY26 food aggregation program.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 21, 2026”
Apr 10
Health & Human Services

$502K Federal Grant Sought for Homeless Services Planning

Council hearing April 21 on a $502,167 federal Continuum of Care planning grant for DHHS.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 21, 2026”
Apr 10
Finance

Council Hearing Set on County Income Tax Rate Hike

Public hearing April 21 on a resolution to raise the county income tax rate from 3.20% to 3.3% starting Tax Year 2027.

MCCouncil· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on April 21, 2026”
Apr 10
Education

DHHS Offers Free Coaching for Child Care Programs

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services offers free coaching to center and family child care programs on classroom management and child development.

DHHS· Apr 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Boost Your Classroom Success with CCSS Coaching Support”
Apr 10
Finance

Council Begins FY27 Budget Work Sessions After 200-Resident Hearing

Montgomery County Council moves into committee work sessions on the proposed $8B FY27 Operating Budget after five public hearings.

Friedson· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “The Friedson Flyer: Spring has Sprung and Operating Budget Updates”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

Joint GO-HHS Committee Reviews $3M Community Connect Portal Appropriation

A joint GO-HHS committee meets April 10 at 1 p.m. to review a $3M supplemental appropriation for the DHHS Community Connect Portal.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

ECON Committee Reviews $3.7M WorkSource Montgomery FY27 Budget

The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review WorkSource Montgomery's $3.7M FY27 budget, a 6.8% increase with $170K in enhancements.

ECON Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

ECON Committee Reviews $5.7M Economic Development Corp FY27 Budget

The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review MCEDC's $5.7M+ FY27 budget, an 8% increase including $338K in staffing enhancements.

ECON Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

ECON Committee Reviews $81M Alcohol and Beverages Services FY27 Budget

The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review ABS's $81M+ FY27 budget, a 5%+ increase, fully supported by $97M+ in projected revenue.

ECON Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Hear ICE Out Act Permit Ban Bill

The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review Bill 13-26, which would ban county building permits for private immigration detention facilities.

ECON Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $443K Public Elections Fund FY27 Budget

The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the $443,812 FY27 Public Elections Fund budget, a 33% increase over FY26.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for Board of Elections

The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Board of Elections' $809,341 FY27 budget, up more than 5.6% from FY26.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for Merit System Protection Board

GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Merit System Protection Board's $18,622 FY27 budget, a ~5% increase for compensation adjustments.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for Ethics Commission

The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Ethics Commission's $312,274 FY27 budget, an 85% increase tied to electronic filing upgrades.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Transportation

Virtual Workshop on Purple Line BiPPA Sidewalks Near Long Branch, Manchester Place Stations

MCDOT hosts April 14 virtual workshop on proposed 5-ft concrete sidewalks within half-mile of two new Purple Line stations in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Apr 9, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Workshop on the Purple Line BiPPA Sidewalk Proposals for the Long…”
Apr 9
Elections

Virtual Forums Let Older Adults Quiz County Executive Candidates

Two virtual candidate forums focused on older adults' needs will feature At-Large Council candidates April 29 and County Executive candidates May 6.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

Silver Spring Workshop on Future Care Planning for Older Adults

A free April 15 workshop at Silver Spring Civic Building covers care planning, decision-making, and documenting preferences for those aging without family support.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
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