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Environment

County Joins Regional Local Food Procurement Challenge

Montgomery County co-sponsored a resolution committing to the COG regional local food procurement challenge to buy more locally grown food.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

ESYDA Soccer Academy Opens New Silver Spring Clubhouse

Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy held a ribbon-cutting for its new clubhouse in Silver Spring with county and state officials.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Education

Sayles Leads Read Across America Week Visits to High-Need Schools

Councilmember Sayles visited nearly ten Montgomery County schools during Read Across America Week to promote student literacy.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Public Safety

Council Considers Bill 13-26 'ICE Out Act' on Detention Centers

Bill 13-26, the ICE Out Act, would use county zoning authority to prohibit private immigration detention centers in Montgomery County.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Other

Council Introduces Legislation to Regulate Data Centers

Sayles, with the Council President and Vice President, introduced legislation to set guidelines for data center siting in the county.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-03 Streamlining Biohealth Project Approvals

ZTA 26-03, co-sponsored by Sayles, unanimously passed to fast-track approvals for biohealth and biotech development projects.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Housing & Real Estate

Council Passes ZTA 26-04 to Expedite Deeply Affordable Housing

ZTA 26-04, co-introduced by Sayles and Friedson, removes barriers and speeds approvals for deeply affordable housing projects.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Finance

Council Begins FY2027 Operating Budget Review

The County Council has entered review of the FY2027 Operating Budget; residents can sign up to testify on spending priorities.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

CARE Reproductive Health Opens New Chevy Chase Clinic

CARE Reproductive Health held an open house for its new Chevy Chase clinic; Sayles presented a certificate of recognition.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews Minority Health, CIP, and Child Care Workforce

The HHS Committee held March briefings on racial health disparities, FY27-32 capital projects, and the early care and education workforce.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Health & Human Services

Sayles Tours Free ADG CARES Clinic for Uninsured Residents

HHS Committee Chair Sayles visited the ADG CARES Clinic, which offers free and low-cost healthcare and senior services.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

Sayles Hosts 4th Annual Women's History Month Celebration

Councilmember Sayles convened women leaders in environmental stewardship at BlackRock Center for the Arts in Germantown.

Sayles· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel: Women Leading the Way”
Apr 1
Environment

Trump Administration to Pay $928M to Cancel East Coast Wind Farms

The Interior Dept. will reimburse TotalEnergies $928M to forfeit federal leases for two offshore wind farms off New York and North Carolina.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Environment

Maryland Tree Planting Incentive Program Opens April 30 for Farmers

Maryland farmers can apply starting April 30 for $4,500/acre riparian forest buffer incentives through the state's Conservation Buffer Initiative.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Environment

Conservation Alliance Grants Up to $50K Due April 10

Nonprofits can apply for Conservation Alliance grants up to $50,000 for land and water conservation projects; deadline April 10, 2026.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Local Economy

County Office Seeks Summer Climate Interns, Apply by April 17

Montgomery County's Office of the County Executive is hiring paid summer climate interns; applications due April 17, 2026.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Environment

Stormwater and Native Plants Workshops Offered in April

Two free environmental workshops in April cover stormwater solutions for home landscapes and getting started with native plants.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

Earth Month Cleanups, Films, Markets Across County in April

More than a dozen Earth Month events are scheduled across Montgomery County and the DC metro area throughout April 2026.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 5 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Environment

Two-Day Montgomery County Energy Summit Opens April 28

The 2026 Montgomery County Energy Summit runs April 28–29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery County GreenFest 2026 Set for April 25

Montgomery County GreenFest 2026 runs April 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. as part of Earth Month celebrations.

mc_climate· Apr 1, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Climate — “Climate News: County Budget, Earth Month Events”
Apr 1
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