FY27 budget includes $77.5M for DHCA, $52.3M for the Housing Initiative Fund, and $9.5M for the Housing Opportunities Commission.
Montgomery College receives $351M in the FY27 operating budget to support higher education and workforce development for 50,000+ students.
New tiered income tax structure gives 95% of residents a tax break; County Executive's 6.1% property tax rate increase was rejected.
Montgomery County Council passed the FY27 operating budget 9-2, slowing spending growth from 5.7% to 4.4% compared to the County Executive's proposal.
Montgomery County ABS opens registration June 1 for a limited rare whiskey purchase event; 150+ bottles available, pickup June 10 in Gaithersburg.
Montgomery County has a vacancy on the Local Management Board for Children, Youth and Families (Collaboration Council); deadline is June 17.
Early Childhood Services hosts 'Ready Set Grow!' virtual session June 24, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m., for parents and caregivers.
Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual co-parenting workshop on May 27, 2026, from 3:30–4:30 p.m.
Expedited Bill 26-26 introduced May 21 to authorize planning, design, and construction of a new North Bethesda Fire Station at $51.5M.
Expedited Bill 25-26 introduced May 21 to authorize planning, design, and construction of the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center at $45.3M.
Montgomery County Council meets May 21 to take final votes on the FY27 operating budget, FY27 capital budget, and FY27-32 CIP.
County Executive Elrich is accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Community Action Board, deadline June 3.
Councilmember Glass calls for a County Executive-appointed member on the Board of Education to boost fiscal oversight and accountability.
Montgomery County Office of Procurement hosts monthly online open house focused on small business grants, loans, and access to capital.
The Council of Governments' annual Point-in-Time count found a decrease in the number of residents experiencing homelessness in the region.
County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing at 12:30 p.m. May 20 to discuss financial impacts of last week's Council budget vote.
Montgomery Planning expects to bring the full Friendship Heights Sector Plan Working Draft before the Planning Board in July 2026.
Montgomery Planning hosts virtual Zoom meeting on Friendship Heights Sector Plan recommendations June 11; registration required for link.
Montgomery Planning holds in-person update on new Friendship Heights Sector Plan recommendations at Wisconsin Place Rec Center, June 9.
County Executive Elrich will discuss a Maryland Board of Elections ballot issue at his May 20 media briefing.