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Education

MCPS Alternative Education Relocation Prompts Community Walk with Police

After a July 10 community meeting on moving the Alternative Education Program to North Lake Center, MCPS and MCPD will co-host a community walk.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Finance

Infrastructure Funding Workgroup Launches Dedicated Tracking Website

A County Council workgroup studying school and transportation infrastructure funding held its first meeting in July; progress is tracked online.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Environment

Mega Gas Station ZTA Amendment Fails; Council Vote Pending This Fall

Fani-González's amendment to tighten mega gas station buffer standards failed in committee; the full ZTA goes to the full Council in the fall.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Other

Alkaline Hydrolysis Funeral Option ZTA Advances to Committee

ZTA 25-09, which would allow alkaline hydrolysis ('aquamation') as a funeral option in Montgomery County, heads to committee after a July 22 hearing.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Local Economy

Hotel Labor Peace Agreement Bill Heads to Joint Committee Worksession

Bill 22-25, requiring labor peace agreements at hotels with county financial interest, goes to a joint GO/ECON Committee worksession July 24.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Meetings & Hearings

University Boulevard Corridor Plan Hearing Set for September 10

A County Council public hearing on the University Boulevard Corridor Plan is tentatively scheduled for Sept. 10 at 7 p.m. at Schweinhaut Senior Center.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes Workforce Housing Zoning Amendment ZTA 25-02

ZTA 25-02 allows duplexes, triplexes, and small apartments up to 40 ft along select transit corridors, with 15% workforce housing units required.

Fani-González· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “Another step to confront the housing crisis”
Jul 23
Parks & Recreation

AfriThrive 'Taste of Africa' Celebration Set for Sept. 27 in Germantown

AfriThrive hosts its inaugural Taste of Africa event September 27 from 5–10PM at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Finance

Public Hearing July 29 on $6.17M Montgomery Connects Budget Amendment

A July 29 public hearing will address a $6.17M supplemental appropriation for the Montgomery Connects broadband program.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Meetings & Hearings

Council Votes on Hiring Displaced Federal Workers, Three Other Bills

The Council is set for final action on four bills, including one to prioritize hiring of displaced federal workers.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Environment

Council Introduces Community Choice Energy Aggregation Bill

Expedited Bill 27-25 to establish a Community Choice Aggregation program was introduced; a public hearing is set for September 9.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee to Review Forest Conservation, Noise Bills July 28

The Transportation and Environment committee meets July 28 to review forest conservation and leaf-blower noise bills before August recess.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Transportation

Committee Votes 2-1 to Remove Midcounty Highway Extended from Master Plan

The TE committee voted 2-1 to remove the M-83 Midcounty Highway Extended project from the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Hear Hotel Labor Peace Agreement Bill July 24

A joint ECON and Government Operations work session on Bill 22-25, covering labor peace agreements for hotel development, is set for July 24.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Finance

County to Disburse $1.36M in Small Business Support Grants

ECON committee briefed on County Executive's plan to distribute $1.36M from the Small Business Support Services NDA via grants and events.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Public Safety

National Night Out Set for Aug. 5 at Montgomery College Germantown

MCFRS and MCPD host National Night Out on August 5 from 5–8PM at Montgomery College's Germantown campus.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Local Economy

Workforce Training Webinar Tonight via Zoom, July 23

Councilmember Balcombe hosts a free online session on workforce training and certification programs at 7PM July 23.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Other

Upcounty Citizens Advisory Board Seeks Applicants, Deadline Aug. 6

UCAB is accepting applications through August 6 for members to advise the County Executive and Council on Upcounty regional priorities.

Balcombe· Jul 23, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 23, 2025”
Jul 23
Environment

Clarksburg Gateway Drive Trash Cleanup Seeks Student Volunteers July 12

Clarksburg Yard hosts a trash pickup along Gateway Center Drive on July 12, open to middle and high school students seeking SSL hours.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
Parks & Recreation

AHCMC Seeks Public Input on New Montgomery County Cultural Plan

The Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County is collecting community feedback on its Cultural Plan via a brief survey through December 2025.

Balcombe· Jul 9, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, July 9, 2025”
Jul 9
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