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Finance

Early Care and Education NDA Budget Set at $16.3M for FY27

FY27 Early Care and Education NDA recommended at $16.3M, up 4.2%, adding seven merit staff positions.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Children, Youth and Family Services Funding Up 21% to $56M

DHHS Children, Youth and Family Services FY27 funding exceeds $56M, up 21.2%, following realignment into Behavioral Health.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

DHHS Social Services Office Budget Cut 3% to $77.7M in FY27

FY27 DHHS Social Services Office budget is $77.7M, down $2.4M (3%) from FY26, with $801K in staffing additions also included.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Homelessness Services Budget Rises 10% to $68.2M in FY27

FY27 DHHS Services to End and Prevent Homelessness budget is $68.2M, up $6.2M (10%), adding shelter and outreach funding.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

DHHS Behavioral Health Budget Jumps 48% to $98.3M in FY27

DHHS Behavioral Health and Crisis Services FY27 budget is $98.3M, up 48% from FY26, largely due to program realignment.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Council Reviews $78.86M DHHS Aging and Disability Budget

FY27 Aging and Disability Services budget is $78.86M, up just 0.25% from FY26, with 10 items flagged for reconciliation.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Council Reviews $576M DHHS Administration Budget

FY27 recommended DHHS budget is $576M overall, up 3.39%; Administration and Support drops $19.8M (21.8%) after reorganization.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Council Reviews $125.9M DHHS Public Health Services Budget

The FY27 recommended budget for DHHS Public Health Services is $125.9M, up $6.7M (5.6%) from FY26, with $3.3M in enhancements.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Transportation

MCDOT Builds New Sidewalks Near Four County Schools

Safe Routes to School sidewalk projects are underway near schools in Potomac, Germantown, and Silver Spring.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates ‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ at Poolesville Elemen…”
May 6
Transportation

MCDOT Hosts Bike and Roll to School Day at Poolesville Elementary

MCDOT joined students and officials at Poolesville Elementary for National Bike and Roll to School Day on May 6.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Celebrates ‘Bike and Roll to School Day’ at Poolesville Elemen…”
May 6
Transportation

MCDOT Launches Countywide Pedestrian Signal Repair Blitz

MCDOT crews are inspecting and repairing crosswalk signals at ~100 high-traffic intersections in Bethesda, Silver Spring, and Wheaton through early May 2026.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Launches Crosswalk Signal Repair Blitz to Improve Pedestrian S…”
May 6
Transportation

Ride On Adjusts 18 Bus Route Schedules Starting May 3

MCDOT adjusted schedules on 18 Ride On routes for better efficiency and on-time performance, effective May 3, 2026.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Reminder: Ride On Bus Service Changes Started on May 3”
May 6
Environment

Free Webinar on Commercial Food Scraps Recycling May 13

Montgomery County hosts a free one-hour Zoom webinar on improving food scraps recycling programs in commercial settings on May 13, 2026.

Montgomery County, MD· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Register Now: Commercial Food Scraps Recycling Webinar on May 13”
May 6
Health & Human Services

Commission on Aging Hosts Free Aging Forum May 28

Montgomery County Commission on Aging holds free public policy forum on social connections and healthy aging at Silver Spring Civic Building.

Commission on Aging· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Commission on Aging to Host Free Public Forum on Social Connections and Healthy …”
May 6
Parks & Recreation

Taste of Wheaton 30th Annual Festival Set for June 7

Maryland's longest-running food and culture festival returns to Downtown Wheaton on June 7 with international cuisine, live music, and vendors.

Fani-González· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “District 6 Updates | Español abajo”
May 6
Local Economy

Second Annual Wheaton–Kensington Restaurant Week Runs May 11–17

Over 20 local restaurants in Wheaton and Kensington offer prix-fixe menus and promotions during the week-long dining event.

Fani-González· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “District 6 Updates | Español abajo”
May 6
Transportation

Community Meeting on Georgia Ave & Forest Glen Road Safety

MCDOT, SHA, and Council President Fani-González host a public meeting on transit and pedestrian safety at Georgia Ave & Forest Glen Rd.

Fani-González· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “District 6 Updates | Español abajo”
May 6
Environment

Free Battery Tools Training for County Landscapers May 13

DEP offers free AGZA certification and $500 rebate coupon to small/mid-sized County-based landscapers at a May 13 training.

DEP· May 6, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Landscaping with Batteries - May 13th - Limited Space Still Available for RainSc…”
May 6
Public Safety

County Launches 'Where's Baby?' Hot Car Death Prevention Campaign

Montgomery County Child Fatality Review Team promotes 'Look Before You Lock' campaign to prevent pediatric vehicular heatstroke deaths this summer.

LHI· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - May 6th”
May 6
Housing & Real Estate

Renters Alliance Begins Biweekly Outreach at TESS Center May 6

Montgomery County Renters Alliance holds biweekly in-person sessions at TESS Community Action Center every other Wednesday, 9–11 AM, starting May 6.

LHI· May 6, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - May 6th”
May 6
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