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Housing & Real Estate

County Committees Vote Against Data Center Task Force Bill

Joint county committees voted 3-2 against Bill 4-26, which would have created a task force to study data center impacts in Montgomery County.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Environment

DEP Posts Recording of BEPS Compliance Options Webinar

DEP's BEPS Compliance webinar recording is now available, covering pathways and strategies ahead of the December 2028 interim deadline.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Environment

2025 Building Energy Benchmarking Reports Due June 1

Montgomery County building owners must submit 2025 energy benchmarking reports by June 1, 2026, via the county's benchmarking portal.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Environment

Energy Summit Debuts Hands-On Decarbonization Workshop April 29

A new 'Let's Decarbonize!' workshop at the Montgomery County Energy Summit will guide attendees through mock building decarbonization planning.

DEP· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Energy — “Commercial Energy News March 2026”
Mar 11
Meetings & Hearings

Evans Hosts White Oak Listening Session March 12

Councilmember Evans hosts a public listening session at White Oak Community Center on March 12 from 6:30–8:00 pm.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Finance

County Executive to Transmit FY27 Operating Budget Friday

The County Executive will transmit his recommended FY27 Operating Budget to the Council this Friday, March 13.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Transportation

Vehicle Recovery Act Introduced to Aid Families of ICE Detainees

The Vehicle Recovery Act was introduced last week to simplify impounded vehicle retrieval for families of ICE detainees.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Public Safety

ICE Out Act Introduced to Ban Immigrant Detention Centers in County

The ICE Out Act was introduced last week to prevent permitting for any immigrant detention centers in Montgomery County.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Public Safety

County Values Act and Unmask ICE Act Receive Public Testimony

The County Values Act and Unmask ICE Act received public testimony from residents and young people at the Council last Tuesday.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Public Safety

Trust Act Signed, Protecting Immigrant Access to County Services

The Trust Act was signed into law, codifying every resident's right to access county services without fear or discrimination.

Evans· Mar 11, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “February Recap”
Mar 11
Local Economy

Elrich Briefing Wednesday on Asia Economic Mission

County Executive Marc Elrich holds virtual media briefing March 11 on upcoming trade mission to Taiwan and India and state revenue estimates.

PIO· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich's Weekly Media Briefing at 12:30 p.…”
Mar 10
Education

Final Education Budget Forum at Einstein High School

Councilmember Jawando hosts third and final Education Budget Forum at Albert Einstein High School, 6:30–8:00 PM on March 11.

Jawando· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “FINAL Education Budget Forum Tomorrow”
Mar 10
Other

ABS March 2026 Sales Promotion Runs All Month

Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services is running a store sales promotion throughout March 2026, while supplies last.

ABS· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “What's in Store - ABS (Alcohol Beverage Services)”
Mar 10
Meetings & Hearings

County Values Act ICE Warrant Requirement Heads to Committee

Bill 3-26 would require judicial warrants for ICE entry to non-public County facilities and restrict immigration enforcement on County property.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 11, 2026”
Mar 10
Public Safety

Public Safety System Modernization Project Nearing Close-Out

Joint GO and PS Committee to review pending close-out of the umbrella Public Safety System Modernization Project on March 11.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 11, 2026”
Mar 10
Public Safety

County Radio Replacement CIP Cut 57% to $13M

FY27-32 CIP for the County Radio Life Cycle Replacement Project is $13M+, down more than $17.8M from the prior approved plan.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 11, 2026”
Mar 10
Public Safety

PS Committee Reviews Volunteer Fire and Rescue LOSAP Bill

Bill 11-26 would implement two 4% payment increases for volunteer fire and rescue members, retroactive to July 2024 and July 2025.

Montgomery County Council· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on March 11, 2026”
Mar 10
Finance

County Offers $550K Grant for Regional Food Aggregation Facility

Montgomery County released a Notice of Funding Opportunity offering $550,000 for a single awardee to establish a regional food aggregation and distribution facility.

Friedson· Mar 10, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Andrew Friedson Announces Montgomery County to be First Jurisdicti…”
Mar 10
Local Economy

Montgomery County First in Region to Join COG Local Food Procurement Challenge

The County Council introduced a resolution to join the COG Local Food Procurement Challenge, committing to direct more public spending toward local and regional food.

Friedson· Mar 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Andrew Friedson Announces Montgomery County to be First Jurisdicti…”
Mar 10
Local Economy

ABS 'Spirited Discussions' Podcast Eyes Spirits Industry Shifts

New episode features ABS Director Kathie Durbin and DISCUS CEO on consumer trends, trade, and policy reshaping the beverage alcohol market.

ABS· Mar 10, 2026· 3 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services ‘Spirited Discussions’ Podcast Relea…”
Mar 10
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