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Finance

County Awards Record $274M to MFD Businesses in FY25

FY25 annual reports show a record $274M awarded to certified MFD businesses, 21.21% of eligible dollars and a 10% year-over-year increase.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Local Economy

OLO Survey on Small Business Contracting Closes Feb. 28

The Office of Legislative Oversight is seeking feedback from local small businesses on County contracting experiences; deadline is Feb. 28, 2026.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Local Economy

Solicitation Open for Council Office Building Auditorium

Montgomery County Procurement has an active informal solicitation (#1192482) for the Council Office Building Auditorium.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Local Economy

RFP Open for Youth Media Services Contract

Montgomery County seeks bids for Youth Media Services; pre-submission conference set for March 4, 2026 via virtual Teams meeting.

Procurement· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Feb 20
Public Safety

Elrich Signs Immigrant Protections Trust Act Bill 35-25

County Executive Elrich signed Bill 35-25, the Trust Act, barring staff from investigating immigration status and limiting cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.

PIO· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Expedited Bill 35-25, County Adm…”
Feb 20
Transportation

WMATA Starts Phase 2 Bus Shelter Work at Shady Grove East

Phase 2 of bus shelter replacements at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station began Feb. 16, temporarily closing some bus bays.

MCDOT· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Continues with Phase 2 of the Bus…”
Feb 19
Health & Human Services

Latino Health Initiative Hosts Facebook Live on Marijuana Risks

LHI Spanish-language session covers marijuana's effects on youth brain health and offers prevention tips, Feb. 24, noon–1:30 p.m.

MCCouncil· Feb 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Focuses on Montgomery County’s Trust Act, Friday at 2…”
Feb 19
Other

County Executive to Sign Trust Act Into Law Feb. 20

Expedited Bill 35-25 prohibits County employees from inquiring about immigration status and bans related discrimination.

MCCouncil· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Focuses on Montgomery County’s Trust Act, Friday at 2…”
Feb 19
Public Services

OCP Hosts Consumer Protection Forum March 5 in Rockville

Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection holds a community forum at Rockville Memorial Library on March 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon.

OCP· Feb 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La Oficina de Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Montgomery organiza un For…”
Feb 19
Housing & Real Estate

DHCA Report: Rent Stabilization Secured $91K in Tenant Refunds

Montgomery County's first Rent Stabilization report shows $91,759 in tenant refunds and a 69% drop in units at troubled properties.

DHCA· Feb 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Rent Stabilization Law is Delivering Stable, Predictable Rent and Fee Increases …”
Feb 19
Transportation

MCDOT Teen Video Contest Accepts Entries Through Feb. 28

High school students can submit 30-sec distracted driving/walking PSAs for prizes up to $800 and up to 5 SSL hours.

MCDOT· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Teen Video Contest is Accepting Submis…”
Feb 19
Housing & Real Estate

County Releases First Rent Stabilization Law Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González hold press conference Feb. 19 to release first report on Rent Stabilization Law implementation.

PIO· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “*TODAY* Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Nat…”
Feb 19
Parks & Recreation

Public Arts Trust Gets Flat $408K Annual CIP Funding

EC Committee reviews the FY27-32 CIP for the Public Arts Trust, with the County Executive recommending $408,000 annually—unchanged from prior years.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Housing & Real Estate

$45M Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center CIP Heads to Committee

EC Committee reviews $45.2M FY27-32 CIP for Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, up $6M due to updated contractor cost estimates.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Education

EC Committee Reviews $445M Montgomery College CIP

EC Committee examines the County Executive's recommended $445.3M FY27-32 CIP for Montgomery College, a $34.9M increase over the prior plan.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Transportation

Wheaton Parking Garages Get $34,650 LED Lighting Upgrade

TE Committee considers a $34,650 supplemental appropriation to convert Wheaton parking facility lighting to LED using a Maryland Energy Administration grant.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Transportation

TE Committee Reviews $2.2B Transportation CIP for FY27-32

TE Committee examines $2.2B FY27-32 transportation CIP—a 25% increase over prior plan—covering highways, bridges, parking, and bike/ped facilities.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

Council Reviews OLO Report on Racial Disparities in Maternal Health

HHS Committee takes up OLO Report 2025-7 on racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in Montgomery County.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews $7.2M Rockville Non-Congregate Shelter

HHS Committee considers a $7.2M ARPA-funded supplemental appropriation for 18 private shelter units at 600 East Gude Dr. in Rockville.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Finance

County's $49M Tech CIP Covers Wiring, Fiber, Broadband

GO Committee reviews FY27-32 tech CIP projects totaling ~$49M for building network wiring, FiberNet, and Montgomery Connects broadband.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
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