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WorkSource Montgomery Highlights Job Support for Federal Workers

Montgomery County points federal workers facing employment uncertainty to WorkSource Montgomery, the county's workforce development hub.

Balcombe· Feb 6, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Thursday, February 6, 2025”
Feb 6
Education

MCPS Reaffirms Immigration Status Privacy for Students

Montgomery County Public Schools will not require families to share immigration status and has a dedicated immigration support webpage.

Balcombe· Feb 6, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Thursday, February 6, 2025”
Feb 6
Public Safety

County Agencies Do Not Collect or Enforce Immigration Status

Montgomery County reaffirms that MCPD and Sheriff's Office do not conduct immigration enforcement or ask about immigration status.

Balcombe· Feb 6, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Thursday, February 6, 2025”
Feb 6
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA Would Fast-Track Vacant Office-to-Housing Conversions

A proposed ZTA and PILOT bill would expedite approval and provide tax relief for converting high-vacancy commercial properties to residential use.

Fani-González· Jan 28, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More Housing NOW”
Jan 28
Finance

County Eyes Doubling Homeowner Assistance to $8M in FY26

The More Housing N.O.W. package proposes increasing the Homeowner Assistance Program from $4M to $8M in the FY26 Housing Initiative Fund.

Fani-González· Jan 28, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More Housing NOW”
Jan 28
Housing & Real Estate

Fani-González, Friedson Unveil Five-Part Workforce Housing Package

The 'More Housing N.O.W.' package includes two ZTAs, an office-to-housing PILOT, an opportunity fund, and doubled homeowner assistance.

Fani-González· Jan 28, 2025· 2 links
From: Councilmember Natali Fani-González — “More Housing NOW”
Jan 28
Education

Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center Offers Free Computer Classes

The Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center is offering free online and in-person basic computer skills classes with limited space available.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Local Economy

Visit Montgomery Seeks Input on Rural Tourism Strategy

Visit Montgomery is collecting community input via a Rural Montgomery Community Survey to shape tourism strategy for the county's rural areas.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Six-Week Online Diabetes Management Workshop

DHHS hosts a free six-week online diabetes self-management workshop on Wednesdays, 4–6:30PM; registration is open.

DHHS· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Recreation Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 21

Montgomery County Recreation summer camp registration opens for county residents at 6:30AM on Jan. 21; non-residents may register starting Jan. 23.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

Council Public Hearings on Animal Control, Parking Permits Jan. 21

County Council holds public hearings Jan. 21 on animal control impoundment rules and a new parking permit for specialized service providers.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Environment

TE Committee Takes Up Building Energy Performance Standards Jan. 30

The Transportation and Environment Committee meets Jan. 30 to discuss Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) regulations.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Finance

ECON Committee Reviews FY25 Budget for Tourism, Workforce, Permits

The Economic Development Committee meets Jan. 27 and Jan. 30 for FY25 budget follow-ups on Visit Montgomery, WorkSource, and other agencies.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Housing & Real Estate

County Rent Stabilization Caps Increases at 6% Through June 2025

Montgomery County's rent stabilization regulations, effective July 23, 2024–June 30, 2025, cap rent increases at 6% annually.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

Historic Preservation Hearing on Former COMSAT Building Jan. 22

Historic Preservation Commission holds a public hearing Jan. 22 on eligibility of the former COMSAT Laboratories building for historic designation.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Emerging Ideas Meeting Jan. 16

Montgomery Planning holds a virtual Emerging Ideas community meeting on the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan on Jan. 16, 6:30–8:30PM.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

BlackRock Center Hosts Annual MLK 'SAY IT LOUD' Event Jan. 18

BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown holds its annual MLK event 'SAY IT LOUD' on Jan. 18 with films, live performances, and a record fair.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 1 link
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

MLK Day of Service Volunteer Fair in Bethesda Jan. 20

Montgomery County Volunteer Center hosts MLK Day of Service and Volunteer Fair Jan. 20, 1–3PM at Bethesda North Marriott.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

MLK Day 'Fill A Truck' Toiletry Drive at Strathmore

Interfaith Works, the Office of Human Rights, and the Volunteer Center collect toiletries for homeless shelters at Strathmore on Jan. 19, 3:30–5PM.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
Parks & Recreation

Free MLK Day Celebration at Strathmore Jan. 19

Montgomery County hosts free Martin Luther King Jr. birthday celebration at Music Center at Strathmore on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 4PM; tickets required.

Balcombe· Jan 15, 2025· 0 links
From: Councilmember Marilyn Balcombe — “A Message from Marilyn: Wednesday, January 15, 2025”
Jan 15
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