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Local Economy

FY26 Budget Funds New Business Incubator and Innovation Network

County budget provides funding to launch a new incubator and innovation network program for local entrepreneurs.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Housing & Real Estate

First-Time Homebuyer Down Payment Fund Raised to $5M

FY26 budget adds $1M to first-time homebuyer down payment assistance, bringing the total to $5 million.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Education

MCPS Funded at 99.8% of Request, $210M Above MOE

FY26 budget funds MCPS at 99.8% of its request, $210 million above the minimum maintenance of effort level.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Finance

County Council Approves $6.6 Billion FY26 Budget

Montgomery County Council approved a $6.6B budget May 15, balancing needs without raising property or income taxes.

Fani-González· May 15, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “We have a budget”
May 15
Public Safety

MCPD Seeks Public Input on New 5-Year Strategic Plan

The Montgomery County Police Department is asking residents to complete a community survey to shape its next 5-year strategic plan.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Other

Eight County Boards and Commissions Seek Applicants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for eight boards and commissions, with several deadlines on May 30 and June 4.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 8 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Finance

Council Holds Public Hearing on County Income Tax Rate Increase

On May 13, the Council heard public testimony on a resolution to increase Montgomery County's income tax rate.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Meetings & Hearings

Bill 13-25 Would Require Licenses for Public-Admission Parties

Newly introduced Bill 13-25 would ban unlicensed for-profit public parties and set penalties for violations at residential properties.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg Book Festival Set for May 17 at Bohrer Park

The Gaithersburg Book Festival runs May 17, 10 AM–6 PM at Bohrer Park; admission and parking are free.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Housing & Real Estate

Germantown Sector Plan Amendment Seeks Community Input via Workshops

Montgomery Planning is hosting two Germantown Sector Plan Amendment workshops in June and accepting questionnaire responses now.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Parks & Recreation

Clarksburg Farmers Market Opens Thursdays at The Clarksburg Yard

Montgomery County's newest farmers market launched May 1 and runs every Thursday 4–8 PM at 22820 Frederick Road, Clarksburg.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Finance

Council Approves Straw Votes on Dozens of FY26 Budget Items

Full Council took unanimous or near-unanimous straw votes on Economic Development and Transportation & Environment budget items.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 6 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Finance

Council to Take Final FY2026 Budget Vote May 22

Montgomery County Council expects to pass the FY2026 Operating Budget on May 22, following deliberations that began May 5.

Balcombe· May 14, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, May 14, 2025”
May 14
Public Safety

MCFRS Launches Inaugural Girls Wired for Fire Week

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service's first-ever Girls Wired for Fire program runs July 28–Aug. 1 at the Public Safety Training Academy; applications open.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Health & Human Services

Free Virtual Financial Wellness Seminars Begin May 6

Montgomery County Commission for Women and Public Libraries host four free virtual financial seminars on Tuesdays in May, 7–8:30 PM via Zoom.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Housing & Real Estate

HOA Pool Pass ID Bill Heads to Governor After GA Passage

HB755, prohibiting HOAs from requiring sensitive personal documents like birth certificates for pool access, passed both chambers and awaits the Governor.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Other

Eight County Boards and Commissions Seeking Applicants

Montgomery County is accepting applications for eight boards and commissions, with several deadlines in late April and early May 2025.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 7 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Water and Sewer Plan Amendment Hearing Scheduled May 7

A public hearing on proposed amendments to the county's Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan is set for May 7 at 1:30 PM.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Meetings & Hearings

Zoning Text Amendment 25-05 Public Hearing Set June 10

A public hearing on ZTA 25-05, addressing optional method development public benefits, is scheduled for June 10 at 1:30 PM.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
Housing & Real Estate

Council Overrides Veto on Affordable Housing Tax Bill

The County Council overrode the County Executive's veto of Expedited Bill 2-25, amending payment-in-lieu-of-taxes rules for affordable housing.

Balcombe· Apr 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, April 30, 2025”
Apr 30
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