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Health & Human Services

DHHS Seeks Volunteers for Jan. 28 Homeless Count

Montgomery County DHHS is recruiting volunteers for the annual Point-in-Time homeless count overnight Jan. 28 in Gaithersburg and Silver Spring.

DHHS· Jan 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Seeks Volunteers for Jan. 28 ‘Point-in-Time’ Homeless Count to…”
Jan 16
Meetings & Hearings

Jawando, Mink Hold Press Conference on ICE Bills Jan. 20

Councilmembers Jawando and Mink host a joint press conference at 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20 following introduction of Bills 3-26 and 5-26.

Jawando· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Hold Press Conference Following Introduction …”
Jan 16
Public Safety

Bill 5-26 'Unmask ICE Act' Would Ban Law Enforcement Face Coverings

Councilmember Jawando's Bill 5-26 would prohibit masking by all law enforcement, including ICE, operating in Montgomery County.

Jawando· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Hold Press Conference Following Introduction …”
Jan 16
Public Safety

Bill 3-26 'County Values Act' Would Restrict ICE Access to County Facilities

Councilmember Mink's Bill 3-26 would require judicial warrants for ICE entry to non-public county areas and ban enforcement in county parking lots.

Jawando· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmembers Jawando and Mink to Hold Press Conference Following Introduction …”
Jan 16
Finance

Council Holds Four FY27 Capital Budget Hearings Feb. 9–10

Council takes public testimony on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 Capital Improvements Program across four sessions Feb. 9–10.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Finance

Bill 28-24 Would Revamp County Employee Retirement Plan Administration

Proposed Bill 28-24 would alter powers and duties governing administration of Montgomery County employee retirement plans and retiree health trust.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Environment

Council to Review $1.16M Energy Conservation Capital Budget Supplement

Supplemental Appropriation #26-2 of $1,163,055 in utility incentive funds proposed for Dept. of General Services energy conservation projects.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Environment

Council Considers $100K for Resident and Community Gardening Grant Program

Proposed $100,000 special appropriation to FY26 budget would fund the Office of Food Systems Resilience's community gardening grants.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

Council Eyes $1.35M State Grant for DHHS Homeless Solutions Program

Supplemental Appropriation #26-48 of $1,346,171 in state grant funds proposed for DHHS Homeless Solutions Grant in FY26 budget.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Health & Human Services

Council to Consider $1M DHHS Special Appropriation for Senior, Respite Services

Proposed $1M special appropriation to FY26 budget would fund DHHS respite care, senior nutrition, and homecare services for adults.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Finance

Council Hears FY27 Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines Jan. 27

Council holds public hearing Jan. 27 on resolution to approve Spending Affordability Guidelines for the FY27 Operating Budget.

MCCouncil· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Jan. 27, Feb. 9 and 10, 202…”
Jan 16
Other

Glass Proposes Bill 4-26 for Data Center Oversight

Councilmember Glass introduced legislation to create a task force reviewing data center siting, environmental, and emergency-response impacts in Montgomery County.

Glass· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass Proposes Stronger Oversight for Data Centers in Montgom…”
Jan 16
Environment

MLK Day 2026: Trash, Recycling Collections Slide One Day

No county recycling or trash pickup on Jan. 19; collections shift one day later through Saturday, Jan. 24.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jan 16, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycli…”
Jan 16
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Recreation, Parks Summer Camp Registration Opens Jan. 20

Montgomery Recreation and Montgomery Parks open summer camp registration Jan. 20, with financial assistance available for eligible families.

Council· Jan 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Free tax assistance for income-eligible households in Montgomery County will be …”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

VITA Free Tax Help Opens Jan. 20 in Rockville

VITA program offers free tax prep for income-eligible households starting Jan. 20 at Rockville, with Spanish-language services available.

DHHS· Jan 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Free tax assistance for income-eligible households in Montgomery County will be …”
Jan 15
Health & Human Services

$1M Emergency Appropriation Targets Senior Services Amid Federal Cuts

Councilmember Sayles and co-sponsors introduced a $1M special appropriation to fund senior nutrition, homecare, and respite care programs.

Sayles· Jan 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “Sayles, Co-Sponsors Introduce $1 Million Emergency Funding to Protect Seniors an…”
Jan 15
Housing & Real Estate

Council Proposes Zoning Rules for Data Centers in Industrial Zones

ZTA 26-01 would restrict data centers to industrial zones with 500-ft residential setbacks, noise, lighting, and environmental standards.

Fani-González· Jan 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Zoning measure to guide data center development announced by Council President N…”
Jan 15
Meetings & Hearings

Capital Budget Public Hearings Set for Feb. 9-10

Residents can testify in person or via Zoom at capital budget hearings on Feb. 9 and 10 at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.

Fani-González· Jan 15, 2026· 2 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani‑González’s Statement on Montgomery County's C…”
Jan 15
Finance

Elrich Transmits FY2027-2032 Capital Budget to Council

County Executive Elrich sent his recommended capital budget and CIP for FY2027-2032 to the County Council on Jan. 15.

Fani-González· Jan 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani‑González’s Statement on Montgomery County's C…”
Jan 15
Education

Head Start and Preschool Registration Open for 2025-2026

Montgomery County Head Start and preschool program registration is open for the 2025–2026 school year.

DHHS· Jan 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. II”
Jan 15
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