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Public Services

Council Passes Vehicle Recovery Act for Detained Owners

Montgomery County Council unanimously passed expedited legislation allowing family members to reclaim impounded vehicles of ICE-detained individuals.

Stewart· Apr 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Council Passes the Vehicle Recovery Act”
Apr 28
Public Safety

Glass Bill Tightens MCPD Hiring Screening for Ex-ICE Participants

Councilmember Glass introduced legislation requiring enhanced background checks for MCPD applicants who participated in federal immigration enforcement after Jan. 21, 2025.

Glass· Apr 28, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Councilmember Evan Glass Introduces Continued Excellence in Public Service Act”
Apr 28
Housing & Real Estate

Free Virtual Fair Housing Seminar Set for April 30

Montgomery County Office of Human Rights hosts a free 3-hour virtual seminar for housing professionals on fair housing laws and protections.

OHR· Apr 28, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County to Host a Free Virtual Fair Housing Seminar on Thursday, April…”
Apr 28
Public Safety

Friedson Urges Permanent Officers at Every MCPS High School

Councilmember Friedson formally requested MCPD and MCPS develop a strategy for a permanent on-site officer at every public high school.

Friedson· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Keeping Our Schools Safe”
Apr 27
Public Safety

Administrative Charging Committee Vacancy Open for Applications

Montgomery County is accepting applications for the Administrative Charging Committee through May 25, 2026.

Montgomery County MD· Apr 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - April 27, 2026”
Apr 27
Public Safety

Police Accountability Board Seeks New Members

Montgomery County accepting applications for the Police Accountability Board through May 25, 2026.

Montgomery County MD· Apr 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Board Vacancies - April 27, 2026”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

Free Webinar Prepares Families for New Learning Environments

DHHS hosts a virtual session on preparing young children for new learning environments on June 24.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Sensory Play/ ¡Únete a nosotros en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

Virtual Session: Positive Co-Parenting Strategies, May 27

DHHS Child Care Support Services offers a free virtual workshop on co-parenting for children's success on May 27.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Sensory Play/ ¡Únete a nosotros en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 27
Health & Human Services

DHHS Webinar: Picky Eaters for Families

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services hosts a virtual session on picky eaters for parents and caregivers on May 6.

DHHS· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Join us for Sensory Play/ ¡Únete a nosotros en el juego sensorial!”
Apr 27
Finance

Jawando Releases Alternative FY2027 Budget Framework, No Property Tax Hike

At-Large Councilmember Jawando proposes closing a $189M budget gap without raising property or income taxes on most county residents.

Jawando· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “Councilmember Will Jawando Releases Budget Framework for Working Families”
Apr 27
Finance

County Wins $150K Grant for Disaster Financial Resilience

Montgomery County receives $150,000 from the CFE Fund to integrate financial empowerment into emergency preparedness and disaster recovery plans.

Montgomery County PIO· Apr 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Wins National Award to Strengthen Financial Resilience for Res…”
Apr 27
Public Safety

Bill 18-26 Introduced to Screen Former DHS Officers Seeking MCPD Jobs

Councilmember Glass introduces Bill 18-26, requiring MCPD to verify background of former DHS officers who conducted deportation operations.

MCCouncil· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 28 to Review FY27 Compensation and Bene…”
Apr 27
Housing & Real Estate

ZTA 26-08 Introduced to Allow Reinstatement of Nonconforming Uses

Councilmember Friedson introduces ZTA 26-08 on April 28, allowing reinstatement of nonconforming uses abandoned for under five years.

MCCouncil· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 28 to Review FY27 Compensation and Bene…”
Apr 27
Transportation

Public Hearing Set on $275K North Bethesda Metro Northern Entrance

Council holds April 28 public hearing on a $275,000 supplemental appropriation for the North Bethesda Metro Station northern entrance.

MCCouncil· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 28 to Review FY27 Compensation and Bene…”
Apr 27
Transportation

Council to Vote on Vehicle Recovery Act for Towing Redemptions

Council expected to vote April 28 on Expedited Bill 14-26, which would ease vehicle recovery by accepting alternative ownership documents.

MCCouncil· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 28 to Review FY27 Compensation and Bene…”
Apr 27
Public Safety

Council to Vote on Unmask ICE Act Banning Officer Masks

Council expected to vote April 28 on Bill 5-26, which would prohibit law enforcement from wearing masks while on duty in the county.

MCCouncil· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 28 to Review FY27 Compensation and Bene…”
Apr 27
Finance

Council to Vote on Extending FY27 Collective Bargaining Deadline to May 4

Council expected to vote April 28 on extending the May 1 deadline to review FY27 collective bargaining agreements to May 4.

MCCouncil· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 28 to Review FY27 Compensation and Bene…”
Apr 27
Finance

Council Reviews $4.9B FY27 Compensation and Benefits Request

The Council reviews a $4.9B combined compensation and benefits request from county-funded agencies, a 4.5% increase over FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 27, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 28 to Review FY27 Compensation and Bene…”
Apr 27
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for Pool Parts, Equipment

Montgomery County Recreation has issued an LSBRP solicitation (#1188822) for swimming pool parts and equipment, due May 1, 2026.

Procurement· Apr 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Swimming Pool Parts and Equipment”
Apr 27
Local Economy

County Seeks Bids for Fire Station Mattresses, Encasements

Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service issued an LSBRP solicitation for mattresses, box springs, and encasements; bids due May 4, 2026.

Office of Procurement· Apr 27, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “MATTRESS, BOX SPRINGS, AND ENCASEMENTS FOR FIRE STATIONS/WORKSITES”
Apr 27
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