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Health & Human Services

$502K HHS Continuum of Care Grant Up for Vote

Council will vote on a $502,167 supplemental appropriation to DHHS for Continuum of Care planning activities.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Health & Human Services

$300K Food Aggregation Grant Heads to Council Vote

Council will vote on a $300,000 supplemental appropriation to the Office of Food Systems Resilience for FY26 food aggregation.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Public Safety

Council to Vote on ICE Out Act April 21

Expedited Bill 13-26 would ban building and occupancy permits for privately-owned immigration detention facilities in the county.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Public Hearing Scheduled on Income Tax Rate Increase

County Executive proposes raising the county income tax rate from 3.2% to 3.3% of Maryland taxable income, beginning Jan. 1, 2027.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Finance

Public Hearing Set on Property Tax Rate Hike

County Executive proposes raising real property tax rate from $0.6742 to $0.7372 per $100 of assessed value starting July 1, 2026.

MCCouncil· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on April 21 to Conduct Public Hearings on Proper…”
Apr 20
Local Economy

County Hosts Prevailing Wage Law Webinar April 27

Montgomery County Procurement offers a two-hour webinar on Prevailing Wage Law on Monday, April 27, 2026, 1–3 p.m.

Procurement· Apr 20, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Vendor Connection Summit is 2 days away”
Apr 20
Local Economy

Vendor Connection Summit Set for Silver Spring April 22

Expo-style event connects vendors with 50+ prime contractors and government agencies at Silver Spring Civic Building, 9 a.m.–noon.

Procurement· Apr 20, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Vendor Connection Summit is 2 days away”
Apr 20
Health & Human Services

MCITP 'Positive Solutions for Families' Workshop Open for Registration

Montgomery County Infants and Toddlers Program is offering a 'Positive Solutions for Families' series; registration is open.

DHHS· Apr 18, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “Don't Miss Out! MCITP Positive Solutions for Families”
Apr 18
Finance

Elrich Pushes Back on Fani-González Budget Proposal

County Executive Elrich says Council President's budget plan would raise property taxes for most homeowners and cut aid to low-income workers.

Elrich· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on County Council President Natali F…”
Apr 17
Public Safety

County Announces $1.7M in Hate Crime Prevention Security Grants

County Executive Elrich and Council President Fani-González to announce $1.7M in security grants to 95 nonprofits and faith-based groups.

PIO· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Media Advisory - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, County Council President Natali Fani-Go…”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews $77.7M Social Services Budget, Down 3%

DHHS Social Services Office FY27 budget of $77.7M, a 3% decrease from FY26, is before the HHS Committee on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

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

HHS Committee reviews a proposed $98.3M FY27 Behavioral Health and Crisis Services budget, up 48% from FY26, on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews $78.9M Aging and Disability Services Budget

DHHS Aging and Disability Services FY27 budget of $78.86M, up 0.25%, goes before HHS Committee on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

HHS Committee Reviews $2.1M Office of Human Rights Budget

HHS Committee reviews the $2.1M FY27 Office of Human Rights budget, a 1.3% decrease from FY26, on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

Council Must Act on FOP, MCGEO, IAFF Bargaining Agreements by May 1

GO Committee reviews collective bargaining agreements with FOP, MCGEO, and IAFF on April 20; Council must vote by May 1, 2026.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Reviews $4.9B Compensation Package for County Agencies

GO Committee examines $4.9B in FY27 compensation and benefits across all County-funded agencies, a 4.5% increase over FY26.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Reviews $198M Solid Waste Budget, Fee Increases

Proposed FY27 solid waste budget rises 3.1% to $198M; single-family residential charges would increase by $14.33.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

TE Committee Reviews $45.7M DEP Budget, Water Charge Hike

TE Committee reviews DEP's $45.7M FY27 budget and a proposed 7.1% increase in the Water Quality Protection Charge on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Meetings & Hearings

Joint EC/PHP Committee Reviews $184K Historical Activities Budget

The joint EC and PHP Committee will review the $184,235 FY27 budget for Historical Activities NDA on April 20.

MCCouncil· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 20, 2026”
Apr 17
Local Economy

Four Local Small Business Solicitations Open in April 2026

Montgomery County Procurement has four active LSBRP solicitations open, including graphic design, database, and appliance installation services.

Procurement· Apr 17, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Apr 17
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