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Public Safety

ACP Hosts Virtual Forum on Police in County Schools

Montgomery County's Advisory Commission on Policing holds a virtual listening session April 13 on the role of police in schools.

ACP· Apr 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “The Advisory Commission on Policing invites residents to a virtual public forum”
Apr 6
Finance

FY27 Operating Budget Public Hearings Scheduled April 7–9

The Council holds six public hearings on the FY27 Operating Budget April 7–9, covering all major county agencies and school systems.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Education

Council to Vote on $553K IDEA Grant for MCPS Special Education

A $553,497 supplemental appropriation for MCPS would fund special education staffing, nursing support, and assessments under federal IDEA Part B.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Transportation

Public Hearing on Bus Rapid Transit and Tech CIP Projects

The Council will hear testimony April 7 on FY27 capital budget items including BRT on MD 355 North and New Hampshire Avenue.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Health & Human Services

Public Hearing on $3M Emergency Family Shelter Funding Supplement

The Council will hear public testimony April 7 on a $3,064,158 supplemental appropriation for DHHS emergency family shelter services.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Finance

Council Briefed on FY27 Operating Budget Key Elements

April 7 briefing covers revenue growth, property and income tax changes, MCPS funding, and reserve use in the FY27 budget.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Housing & Real Estate

Council Reviews $45.2M CIP for Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

The Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center CIP has grown by $6M due to updated contractor cost estimates for the mixed-use project.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Environment

Council Reviews $2.95M CIP for Agricultural Land Preservation

The FY27-32 CIP review covers funding to acquire agricultural easements; county has preserved 72,008 acres to date.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Other

Council to Vote on Arts and Humanities Council Governance Overhaul

Expedited Bill 10-26 would update board appointment rules and add racial equity requirements for the Arts and Humanities Council.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Housing & Real Estate

Council to Vote on Agricultural Building Permit Exemption Clarification

Bill 7-26 would expand the definition of 'agricultural purposes' to reduce permitting burdens for farm operators.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Local Economy

Council to Vote on Removing Minimum Wage Report Requirement

Bill 1-26 would eliminate the annual OLO report on county minimum wage implementation, citing unavailable federal data.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Environment

Council to Vote on Invasive Bamboo Sales Ban

Bill 26-25 would prohibit the sale of invasive bamboo and exempt native Mid-Atlantic plants from weed removal requirements.

MCCouncil· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 7 to Hold Public Hearings on the FY27 O…”
Apr 6
Public Services

MCDOT Portals Open for Road and Sidewalk Repair Requests

Residents can submit roadway maintenance, sidewalk repair, and ADA curb ramp requests through dedicated MCDOT online portals or MC311.

MCDOT· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Kicks Off Spring Paving and Infrastructure Maintenance Season”
Apr 6
Local Economy

County Procurement Hosts 'How to Do Business' Workshop April 9

Free one-hour virtual workshop co-hosted with Maryland Women's Business Center covers how to contract with Montgomery County.

Procurement· Apr 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Upcoming Spring Events”
Apr 6
Local Economy

Vendor Connection Summit Comes to Silver Spring April 22

Expo-style event connects vendors with 50+ prime contractors, government agencies, and local resources at Silver Spring Civic Building.

Procurement· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Upcoming Spring Events”
Apr 6
Meetings & Hearings

Planning Board Hearing Set for US 29 BRT Phase 2

Montgomery County Planning Board will hold a public hearing April 23 on dedicated median bus lanes along US 29 between Sligo Creek and Tech Road.

MCDOT· Apr 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “US 29 Flash BRT Project Update”
Apr 6
Transportation

Medical Center Bus Loop Closure to Reroute Ride On Routes 34, 46

Metrorail construction closes Medical Center Metro bus loop May 3, 8 a.m.–8 p.m., rerouting Ride On Routes 34 and 46 to Rockville Pike stops.

MCDOT· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Closure of Medical Center Bus Loop in Bethesda to Impact Ride On Bus Routes 34 a…”
Apr 6
Health & Human Services

Free Citizenship Clinic in Wheaton April 11

Council President Fani-González hosts free naturalization legal advice clinic at Wheaton Community Recreation Center; event is at capacity but waitlist open.

Fani-González· Apr 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González Hosts Free Citizenship Clinic in Wheaton on Apri…”
Apr 6
Public Services

MCDOT Offers Online Portals for Road and Sidewalk Repair Requests

Residents can submit roadway, sidewalk, and ADA curb ramp repair requests through MCDOT's online portals or MC311.

MCDOT· Apr 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Kicks Off Spring Paving and Infrastructure Maintenance Season ”
Apr 6
Transportation

MCDOT Launches 2026 Spring Road and Sidewalk Repair Season

MCDOT crews will tackle 34 roadway and 17 sidewalk projects across the county's 5,400 miles of roads this spring.

MCDOT· Apr 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Kicks Off Spring Paving and Infrastructure Maintenance Season ”
Apr 6
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