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Finance

Council Committees Address Arts Council Governance, $53K Metris Payment

A joint EC/GO worksession on March 19 took up arts council governance reform and a $53,800 supplemental appropriation owed to Metris Arts Consulting.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Health & Human Services

EC and HHS Committees Review DHHS Capital Improvements Program

Joint EC/HHS committee worksession on March 12 covered DHHS FY27–32 capital projects including childcare, wellness centers, and shelter infrastructure.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Education

Montgomery College Seeks $500M Capital Plan, Including New East County Campus

Education & Culture Committee reviewed Montgomery College's FY27–32 CIP, a nearly $500M request that includes a new $63M East County campus.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Other

Jawando Opens 'Councilmember for a Day' Challenge for Students

Middle and high school students in Montgomery County can apply through April 8 to participate in the annual Councilmember for a Day Challenge.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Housing & Real Estate

Jawando Bill Would Ban AI Rent Price-Fixing by Landlords

Jawando's Anti-Algorithmic Price-Fixing Act would prohibit landlords from using AI tools to coordinate or manipulate rental prices in the county.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Meetings & Hearings

Council Schedules Five Public Hearings on FY2027 Budget

Montgomery County Council holds five public budget hearings April 7–9; written, audio, and video testimony also accepted online.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Finance

County Executive Releases FY2027 Recommended Operating Budget

County Executive Elrich released his FY2027 recommended operating budget; Council will review before adopting a final budget in late May.

Jawando· Mar 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Fighting for You This Budget Season.”
Mar 20
Local Economy

Montgomery County First to Join COG Local Food Procurement Challenge

County Council votes March 24 on resolution to join COG Local Food Procurement Challenge; press conference follows at 12:30 p.m. in Rockville.

Friedson· Mar 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Friedson to Host Press Conference Highlighting Montgomery County a…”
Mar 20
Public Services

County Procurement Office Relocates to Courthouse Square

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

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Finance

County Minimum Wage Rate Rising to $18.55 in July 2026

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

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

Vendor Connection Summit Coming to Silver Spring April 22

Montgomery County Procurement's Vendor Connection Summit takes place April 22, 2026, at the Silver Spring Civic Building, 9 a.m.–noon.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

Procurement Online Open House Scheduled for April 15

Montgomery County Procurement hosts a Zoom open house on upcoming solicitations on April 15, 2026, from 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

MBE Certification Workshop Set for March 26 in Rockville

Montgomery County Procurement and MD Black Chamber of Commerce co-host a free MBE Certification workshop at Rockville Memorial Library on March 26.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendor for Harley-Davidson Parts and Repair

Montgomery County issued Informal Solicitation #1193981 for standardized Harley-Davidson motorcycle parts, maintenance, and repair services.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

County Solicits Bids for Surplus Equipment Disposal, Recycling

Montgomery County is accepting bids under Informal Solicitation #1193369 for surplus equipment disposal and recycling services.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Local Economy

County Seeks Vendor for Youth Media Services

Montgomery County has issued Amendment #1 to RFP #1176186 for Youth Media Services under the Local Small Business Reserve Program.

Procurement· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Mar 20
Education

Early Bird Deadline Extended for 2026 CCSS Leadership Symposium

Early Bird registration ($30) for the May 12 Child Care Support Services Leadership Symposium extended through March 27, 2026.

MCCCSS· Mar 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “Great News: Early Bird Extended for the 2026 CCSS Leadership Symposium!”
Mar 20
Health & Human Services

Citizenship Clinic Scheduled April 11 at Gilchrist Center

A citizenship clinic co-hosted by the Governor's Office of Immigrant Affairs and county partners is set for April 11.

Fani-González· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Mar 20
Public Safety

$500K Supplemental Funding Approved for Nonprofit Security Grants

County announces $500,000 in supplemental funding to the Nonprofit Security Grant Program amid escalating Middle East hostilities.

Fani-González· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Mar 20
Finance

Council President to Brief Press on $8B FY27 Budget

Fani-González will share her initial assessment of the County Executive's $8 billion FY2027 Operating Budget on March 23.

Fani-González· Mar 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González to Hold Press Briefing …”
Mar 20
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