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Housing & Real Estate

County Allocates $129.8M for Affordable Housing Programs in FY27

FY27 budget includes $77.5M for DHCA, $52.3M for the Housing Initiative Fund, and $9.5M for the Housing Opportunities Commission.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
Education

Montgomery College Gets $351M in FY27 Budget

Montgomery College receives $351M in the FY27 operating budget to support higher education and workforce development for 50,000+ students.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
Finance

County Adopts Progressive Income Tax, Rejects Property Tax Hike

New tiered income tax structure gives 95% of residents a tax break; County Executive's 6.1% property tax rate increase was rejected.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
Finance

Council Approves $7.9B FY27 Operating Budget 9-2

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.

MCCouncil· May 21, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Votes to Approve $7.9 Billion Fiscal Year 2027 Operati…”
May 21
Local Economy

ABS Opens Registration June 1 for Rare Whiskey Sales Event

Montgomery County ABS opens registration June 1 for a limited rare whiskey purchase event; 150+ bottles available, pickup June 10 in Gaithersburg.

ABS· May 21, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services to Open Registration for Opportunity…”
May 21
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Applicants for Collaboration Council Board

Montgomery County has a vacancy on the Local Management Board for Children, Youth and Families (Collaboration Council); deadline is June 17.

Montgomery County· May 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - May 20, 2026”
May 20
Education

Virtual Workshop: Preparing Kids for New Learning Environments

Early Childhood Services hosts 'Ready Set Grow!' virtual session June 24, 2026, 3:30–4:30 p.m., for parents and caregivers.

DHHS· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Positive Co-Parenting/ Crianza compartida positiva”
May 20
Health & Human Services

Virtual Workshop: Positive Co-Parenting for Children's Success

Montgomery County Early Childhood Services hosts a free virtual co-parenting workshop on May 27, 2026, from 3:30–4:30 p.m.

DHHS· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Positive Co-Parenting/ Crianza compartida positiva”
May 20
Public Safety

Bill Introduced for $51.5M North Bethesda Fire Station

Expedited Bill 26-26 introduced May 21 to authorize planning, design, and construction of a new North Bethesda Fire Station at $51.5M.

MCCouncil· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 21 for Final Votes on the County's $…”
May 20
Parks & Recreation

Bill Introduced for $45.3M Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center

Expedited Bill 25-26 introduced May 21 to authorize planning, design, and construction of the Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center at $45.3M.

MCCouncil· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 21 for Final Votes on the County's $…”
May 20
Finance

Council to Vote on $7.9B FY27 Operating Budget May 21

Montgomery County Council meets May 21 to take final votes on the FY27 operating budget, FY27 capital budget, and FY27-32 CIP.

MCCouncil· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 21 for Final Votes on the County's $…”
May 20
Health & Human Services

County Seeks Applicants for Community Action Board Vacancies

County Executive Elrich is accepting applications to fill three vacancies on the Community Action Board, deadline June 3.

Montgomery County· May 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Apply to Serve on the Community Action Board/ Aplica para formar parte de la Jun…”
May 20
Education

Glass Proposes County Executive Seat on MCPS School Board

Councilmember Glass calls for a County Executive-appointed member on the Board of Education to boost fiscal oversight and accountability.

Glass· May 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass Pushes for Reforms to Montgomery County School Board”
May 20
Local Economy

Procurement Online Open House: Small Business Grants and Loans

Montgomery County Office of Procurement hosts monthly online open house focused on small business grants, loans, and access to capital.

Procurement· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Online Open House - TODAY”
May 20
Health & Human Services

COG Point-in-Time Count Shows Drop in Regional Homelessness

The Council of Governments' annual Point-in-Time count found a decrease in the number of residents experiencing homelessness in the region.

PIO· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 20
Finance

Elrich Briefing: Council Budget Financial Impacts, May 20

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.

PIO· May 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 20
Meetings & Hearings

Friendship Heights Sector Plan Working Draft Headed to Planning Board in July

Montgomery Planning expects to bring the full Friendship Heights Sector Plan Working Draft before the Planning Board in July 2026.

Montgomery Planning· May 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “June meetings: Register for upcoming Friendship Heights Sector Plan update prese…”
May 20
Meetings & Hearings

Friendship Heights Sector Plan: Virtual Community Meeting June 11

Montgomery Planning hosts virtual Zoom meeting on Friendship Heights Sector Plan recommendations June 11; registration required for link.

Montgomery Planning· May 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “June meetings: Register for upcoming Friendship Heights Sector Plan update prese…”
May 20
Meetings & Hearings

Friendship Heights Sector Plan: In-Person Community Meeting June 9

Montgomery Planning holds in-person update on new Friendship Heights Sector Plan recommendations at Wisconsin Place Rec Center, June 9.

Montgomery Planning· May 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery Planning (M-NCPPC) — “June meetings: Register for upcoming Friendship Heights Sector Plan update prese…”
May 20
Elections

Elrich to Address Maryland Board of Elections Ballot Issue

County Executive Elrich will discuss a Maryland Board of Elections ballot issue at his May 20 media briefing.

Elrich· May 19, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
May 19
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