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Elrich Signs Immigrant Protections Trust Act Bill 35-25

County Executive Elrich signed Bill 35-25, the Trust Act, barring staff from investigating immigration status and limiting cooperation with federal civil immigration enforcement.

PIO· Feb 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Expedited Bill 35-25, County Adm…”
Feb 20
Transportation

WMATA Starts Phase 2 Bus Shelter Work at Shady Grove East

Phase 2 of bus shelter replacements at Shady Grove East Metrorail Station began Feb. 16, temporarily closing some bus bays.

MCDOT· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority Continues with Phase 2 of the Bus…”
Feb 19
Health & Human Services

Latino Health Initiative Hosts Facebook Live on Marijuana Risks

LHI Spanish-language session covers marijuana's effects on youth brain health and offers prevention tips, Feb. 24, noon–1:30 p.m.

MCCouncil· Feb 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Focuses on Montgomery County’s Trust Act, Friday at 2…”
Feb 19
Other

County Executive to Sign Trust Act Into Law Feb. 20

Expedited Bill 35-25 prohibits County employees from inquiring about immigration status and bans related discrimination.

MCCouncil· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo Focuses on Montgomery County’s Trust Act, Friday at 2…”
Feb 19
Public Services

OCP Hosts Consumer Protection Forum March 5 in Rockville

Montgomery County's Office of Consumer Protection holds a community forum at Rockville Memorial Library on March 5, 10:30 a.m.–noon.

OCP· Feb 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “La Oficina de Protección al Consumidor del Condado de Montgomery organiza un For…”
Feb 19
Housing & Real Estate

DHCA Report: Rent Stabilization Secured $91K in Tenant Refunds

Montgomery County's first Rent Stabilization report shows $91,759 in tenant refunds and a 69% drop in units at troubled properties.

DHCA· Feb 19, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Rent Stabilization Law is Delivering Stable, Predictable Rent and Fee Increases …”
Feb 19
Transportation

MCDOT Teen Video Contest Accepts Entries Through Feb. 28

High school students can submit 30-sec distracted driving/walking PSAs for prizes up to $800 and up to 5 SSL hours.

MCDOT· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County ‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Teen Video Contest is Accepting Submis…”
Feb 19
Housing & Real Estate

County Releases First Rent Stabilization Law Report

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González hold press conference Feb. 19 to release first report on Rent Stabilization Law implementation.

PIO· Feb 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “*TODAY* Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich and County Council President Nat…”
Feb 19
Parks & Recreation

Public Arts Trust Gets Flat $408K Annual CIP Funding

EC Committee reviews the FY27-32 CIP for the Public Arts Trust, with the County Executive recommending $408,000 annually—unchanged from prior years.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Housing & Real Estate

$45M Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center CIP Heads to Committee

EC Committee reviews $45.2M FY27-32 CIP for Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, up $6M due to updated contractor cost estimates.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Education

EC Committee Reviews $445M Montgomery College CIP

EC Committee examines the County Executive's recommended $445.3M FY27-32 CIP for Montgomery College, a $34.9M increase over the prior plan.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Transportation

Wheaton Parking Garages Get $34,650 LED Lighting Upgrade

TE Committee considers a $34,650 supplemental appropriation to convert Wheaton parking facility lighting to LED using a Maryland Energy Administration grant.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Transportation

TE Committee Reviews $2.2B Transportation CIP for FY27-32

TE Committee examines $2.2B FY27-32 transportation CIP—a 25% increase over prior plan—covering highways, bridges, parking, and bike/ped facilities.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

Council Reviews OLO Report on Racial Disparities in Maternal Health

HHS Committee takes up OLO Report 2025-7 on racial disparities in maternal and infant health outcomes in Montgomery County.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Health & Human Services

HHS Committee Reviews $7.2M Rockville Non-Congregate Shelter

HHS Committee considers a $7.2M ARPA-funded supplemental appropriation for 18 private shelter units at 600 East Gude Dr. in Rockville.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Finance

County's $49M Tech CIP Covers Wiring, Fiber, Broadband

GO Committee reviews FY27-32 tech CIP projects totaling ~$49M for building network wiring, FiberNet, and Montgomery Connects broadband.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $172.7M General Government CIP

GO Committee examines $172.7M FY27-32 CIP for County offices, a $14.9M decrease from the prior plan, plus a new African American Historical Markers project.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Cable Fund Strategic Plan

The GO Committee meets Feb. 19 to review the FY27 Cable Plan amid accelerating revenue declines from cord-cutting.

MCCouncil-LIO· Feb 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on Feb. 19, 2026”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

RespectFest 2026 Runs March 8–15, Culminating at Wheaton Rec Center

Weeklong RespectFest series runs March 8–15, ending with a free in-person celebration March 15 at Wheaton Community Recreation Center.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County Rec Spring Registration Opens Feb. 18

Spring program registration for Montgomery County Recreation opens Feb. 18 for residents, with non-resident sign-up beginning Feb. 20.

Luedtke· Feb 18, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “School Safety + New Support for Local Farms”
Feb 18
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