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Transportation

Ride On Seeks Art Submissions for 50th Anniversary Contest

Ride On is holding an art contest to mark 50 years of service in Montgomery County; entries accepted through April 15.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Meetings & Hearings

Three County Board Seats Open With Late-March Deadlines

Applications for two retirement-related county boards close March 31; Planning Board applications due April 14.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Finance

FY26 Budget Public Hearings Set for April 7–8

The County Council will hold four public hearings April 7–8 on FY26 operating budgets for county agencies.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Housing & Real Estate

Council Schedules Bethesda Overlay Zone Zoning Text Hearing

A public hearing on ZTA 25-04, affecting the Bethesda Overlay Zone, is set for April 1 at 1:30PM.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Local Economy

Council Introduces Bill to Prefer Displaced Federal Workers in Hiring

Expedited Bill 10-25 would give displaced federal workers a preference in Montgomery County government hiring.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Environment

TE Committee Works on Solid Waste Plan, Flood and Recycling Budgets

The Transportation and Environment Committee discussed FY26 capital budget items including recycling, flood management, and stormwater.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Housing & Real Estate

ECON and GO Committees to Hear Affordable Housing Tax Bill

Joint committee session March 27 will work on Expedited Bill 2-25 on payments in lieu of taxes for commercial-to-residential conversions.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Education

MCPS Launches Boundary Study for Three High Schools

MCPS is in Phase 2 of a boundary study tied to Crown, Damascus, and Woodward High School changes set for 2027-28.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 2 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Meetings & Hearings

Upcounty Underrepresented on County Boards and Commissions

A recent report found Upcounty residents are represented at a much lower rate than other areas on county BCCs.

Balcombe· Mar 26, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 26, 2025”
Mar 26
Transportation

MCDOT Offering Low-Cost Adult Bike Classes April Through June

MCDOT is hosting nine Learn to Ride and one Basic Skills adult bike class in April, May, and June; April registration is open now.

MCDOT· Mar 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Public Services

WSSC Get Current Program Offers Help for Overdue Water Bills

WSSC's 'Get Current' program offers payment options for Montgomery County residents behind on water bills.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Other

Charter Review Commission Seeks Public Comments on County Charter

The Montgomery County Charter Review Commission is soliciting public comments on potential Charter revisions; deadline open until filled.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Meetings & Hearings

Montgomery County Planning Board Seeks Applicants Through April 14

The Montgomery County Planning Board has an open Council-appointed seat; applications due April 14, 2025.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Other

Board of Investment Trustees Seeks Applicants, Deadline March 31

The County Council-appointed Board of Investment Trustees is accepting applications through March 31, 2025.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Meetings & Hearings

Four Bills, One Police Report Get Public Hearings March 18

Council holds March 18 hearings on surveillance tech, demolition tax, housing zoning, and 2024 police data report.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Housing & Real Estate

Two Housing Bills Introduced: Common Ownership Fees, Landlord-Tenant Fees

Council introduced Expedited Bills 7-25 and 8-25 addressing common ownership community registration fees and landlord-tenant fees.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Finance

Council Overrides Veto on Development Impact Tax Bill 22-24

The County Council overrode the County Executive's veto of Expedited Bill 22-24 on collection of development impact taxes on March 4.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Transportation

Planning Board Votes to Remove Midcounty Highway M-83 from Master Plan

The Planning Board voted to remove the unbuilt Midcounty Highway extension (M-83) from the Master Plan of Highways and Transitways.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 5 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Health & Human Services

County Council Hosts 'United in Service' Webinar Series for Federal Workers

Montgomery County Council holds virtual sessions for federal workers; third session scheduled March 19.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 1 source
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
Finance

County Executive to Present FY2026 Operating Budget Friday

The County Executive presents the FY2026 Operating Budget to the County Council and public on Friday, March 14.

Balcombe· Mar 12, 2025· 4 sources
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, March 12, 2025”
Mar 12
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