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Finance

Council Hearing: $2.1M State Fire and Rescue Grant (Amoss Fund)

Public hearing June 16 on a $2.1M state Senator Amoss grant for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
Transportation

Council Hearing: $8.2M Rural Road Resurfacing CIP Amendment

Public hearing June 16 on an $8.2M capital budget amendment for residential and rural road resurfacing funded by GO bonds.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
Finance

Council Hearing: $44M Snow Removal and Storm Cleanup Funds

Public hearing June 16 on $44.4M in supplemental appropriations to cover FY26 snow removal and storm cleanup costs.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: $16M Fire and Rescue Personnel Supplement

Public hearing June 16 on a $16.1M supplemental appropriation for Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service operating costs.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing: $1M Crisis Services Mobile Team Grant

Public hearing June 9 on a $1,016,032 state grant for DHHS mobile crisis and behavioral health stabilization services.

MCCouncil· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on June 9, 16 and 30, 2026”
May 22
Public Services

County Procurement Office Relocates to Courthouse Square

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

Procurement· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
May 22
Finance

County Procurement Wage Requirement 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· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
May 22
Meetings & Hearings

Procurement Office Hosts Online Open House June 17

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

Procurement· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
May 22
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for Physical Security Asset Management

Montgomery County issued RFP #1167406 for comprehensive asset lifecycle management of county physical security systems.

Procurement· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
May 22
Environment

Memorial Day 2026: Recycling, Trash Collections Slide One Day

No county recycling or trash pickup on May 25; collections shift one day later through Saturday, May 30.

Recycling and Resource Management Division· May 22, 2026· 3 links
From: Montgomery County Recycling and Resource Management Division — “Memorial Day 2026: Holiday "Slide" Schedule for Recycling & Trash …”
May 22
Education

Nominations Open for 2026 Early Educator Excellence Awards

Montgomery County accepts nominations through July 1 for its Early Care and Education Excellence Awards across five categories.

MCCCSS· May 22, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Celebrate Excellence: Nominate Your Early Educator Today!”
May 22
Health & Human Services

Ride On 33rd Annual Food Drive Runs May 22–31

Non-perishable food donations accepted on all Ride On buses and at 10 Montgomery County Public Libraries through May 31.

MCDOT· May 21, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Annual Food Drive to Run from May 22 – May 31”
May 21
Health & Human Services

Community Advocacy Institute Marks 10 Years, 28 New Graduates

Montgomery County's bilingual Community Advocacy Institute celebrated its 10th anniversary and 28 new graduates, bringing its alumni total to 195.

DHHS· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Instituto de Abogacía Comunitaria del Condado de Montgomery conmemora 10 años…”
May 21
Finance

Council Unanimously Passes $1.3B FY2027 Capital Budget

The Council unanimously approved a $1.3B FY2027 Capital Budget and a $6.3B Capital Improvements Program for FY2027–2032.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Environment

Environment Budget: $36M for DEP, $16.3M for Green Bank

FY2027 budget allocates $36M to DEP including stormwater and climate programs, and $16.3M to the Montgomery County Green Bank.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Parks & Recreation

Parks and Recreation Funded at $225M in FY2027

Montgomery Recreation receives $70.9M and Montgomery Parks $154.5M in the FY2027 operating budget.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Housing & Real Estate

Housing Agencies Receive $139M Combined in FY2027 Budget

DHCA gets $77.5M and the Housing Initiative Fund $52.3M to support affordable housing preservation and rental assistance.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Health & Human Services

DHHS Allocated $574M; Homelessness Services Get $68.2M

DHHS receives $574M in FY2027, including $68.2M for homelessness services and $98M+ for behavioral health and crisis services.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Public Safety

Public Safety Agencies Receive $727M in FY2027 Budget

Police, fire/rescue, and sheriff's office collectively receive $727M; Animal Services gets $11.5M including two new positions.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
Education

County Libraries Funded at $56M for FY2027

Montgomery County Public Libraries receive $56M in the FY2027 budget to maintain equitable access to information countywide.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “El Concejo del Condado de Montgomery Vota para Aprobar el Presupuesto Operativo …”
May 21
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