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Public Safety

OLO Report on Police Recruitment Strategies Up for Review

PS Committee to review OLO Report 2026-7 examining successful police officer recruitment programs from other jurisdictions.

MCCouncil· Jun 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on June 15, 2026”
Jun 12
Public Safety

Ghost Gun, Firearms Bill Heads to PS Committee Review

Expedited Bill 23-26 would restrict ghost guns near minors and firearms near public assembly sites, aligning county law with state court ruling.

MCCouncil· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on June 15, 2026”
Jun 12
Public Safety

PS Committee Reviews $994K 4th District Police Station Relocation

Public Safety Committee to review $994,000 supplemental appropriation to move 4th District Police staff to Wheaton Office Building.

MCCouncil· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on June 15, 2026”
Jun 12
Local Economy

County Seeks Local Firms for Window Cleaning Contract

Montgomery County issued an LSBRP solicitation for window and glass cleaning at nine facilities, with bids due July 14, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Window and Glass Surface Cleaning on an as needed basis”
Jun 12
Environment

County Executive Orders Six-Month Data Center Pause

County Executive Elrich issued an executive order instituting a six-month moratorium on data center approvals in Montgomery County.

Glass· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass Applauds Executive Order Pausing Data Center Approval”
Jun 12
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-01 Would Limit Data Centers to Industrial Zones

Proposed ZTA 26-01 would restrict data centers to industrial zones with conditional-use review and requirements for clean energy and non-potable cooling.

Fani-González· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González’s Statement on the Executive Order Pausin…”
Jun 12
Housing & Real Estate

Elrich Signs Six-Month Data Center Development Moratorium

County Executive Marc Elrich signed an executive order pausing data center development in Montgomery County for six months.

Fani-González· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Natali Fani-González’s Statement on the Executive Order Pausin…”
Jun 12
Environment

DEP Webinar on Business Waste Reduction, Recycling June 17

Montgomery County DEP hosts a free online webinar on business waste reduction, reuse, and sustainable packaging on June 17, 2026.

DEP· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Last Chance! - SORRT Business Waste Reduction and Recycling Online Webinar”
Jun 12
Public Services

Procurement Office Relocates to 27 Courthouse Square, Rockville

The Montgomery County Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jun 12
Local Economy

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 July 1

Montgomery County's Wage Requirements Law rate increases from $18.15 to $18.55 per hour effective July 1, 2026.

Procurement· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jun 12
Local Economy

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House June 17

Montgomery County Office of Procurement holds a general session online open house on June 17, 2026 from 10–11 a.m. via Zoom.

Procurement· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jun 12
Local Economy

County RFP Seeks Video Streaming, Legislative Content Management

RFP #1188169 covers video streaming and legislative content management services; a pre-submission conference is scheduled for June 16, 2026.

Procurement· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jun 12
Local Economy

County Solicits Bids for Window Cleaning at County Facilities

Montgomery County issued IFB #1195948 for window cleaning services at county facilities under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.

Procurement· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jun 12
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for Snow Removal at Parking Facilities

Montgomery County issued IFB #1187234 seeking snow removal services at county parking facilities under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.

Procurement· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jun 12
Transportation

Ride On Routes 45, 46, 55 Detoured in Rockville June 13

Suds and Soles 5K race forces Ride On detours on Routes 45, 46, and 55 in Rockville from 1:30 p.m. to 11 p.m. on June 13.

MCDOT· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Detours Due to the Suds and Soles 5k in Rockville Will Impact Ride On Routes 45,…”
Jun 12
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing Set on Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Rezoning

The County Council will hear public testimony on SMA H-162, proposing zoning changes across ~604 acres in the Clarksburg Gateway area.

MCCouncil· Jun 12, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearing on July 21, 2026”
Jun 12
Environment

Juneteenth 2026: Friday Trash, Recycling Pickup Canceled

No county trash or recycling collection on June 19; Friday routes slide to Saturday, June 20. Mon–Thu routes unaffected.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· Jun 12, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Juneteenth 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Trash Co…”
Jun 12
Housing & Real Estate

Elrich to Sign Six-Month Data Center Permit Pause

County Executive Marc Elrich signs an executive order halting new data center permit applications for six months starting June 12.

PIO· Jun 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich to Sign Executive Order Pausing Data Cen…”
Jun 11
Transportation

MCDOT Launches Fourth Annual 'Ride with Pride' Bus for June

A decorated Ride On bus with 'Radiating Love' wrap and neon lights will circulate county routes throughout June for Pride Month.

MCDOT· Jun 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County's ‘Ride with Pride’ Bus Circulating Across the County to …”
Jun 11
Parks & Recreation

29th Annual Juneteenth Celebration Set for June 20 in Germantown

Montgomery County's Juneteenth festival runs 1–10 p.m. June 20 at BlackRock Center for the Arts, featuring performances, exhibits, and vendors.

PIO· Jun 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Names Eight New African American Living Legends”
Jun 11
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