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Four Local Small Business Solicitations Now Open

Montgomery County Procurement has four active LSBRP solicitations open, including office supplies, window cleaning, and video streaming services.

Procurement· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 9
Local Economy

County Expands Contracting for Women- and Veteran-Owned Firms

Montgomery County is broadening contracting opportunities for women-owned and veteran-owned businesses through its procurement programs.

Procurement· Jul 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jul 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews County Retirement System Amendment Bill

Bill 21-26 would update retirement rules and contribution rates for several employee groups under a new collective bargaining agreement.

Stewart· Jul 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee Meeting on July 9, 2026”
Jul 8
Finance

GO Committee Reviews Habitat for Humanity Property Tax Credit Bill

Bill 15-26 would create a 100% property tax credit for Habitat for Humanity-owned rehab properties, starting July 1, 2027.

Stewart· Jul 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee Meeting on July 9, 2026”
Jul 8
Public Safety

County Values Act (Bill 3-26) Sets ICE Access Rules

New law establishes how County departments respond to federal immigration enforcement at County facilities and parking lots.

PIO· Jul 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “County Officials Launch Reporting Portal to Assist in Tracking Immigration Enfor…”
Jul 8
Health & Human Services

Gilchrist Center Offers Immigrant Support Services, Legal Help

The Gilchrist Center provides immigrant support including family preparedness guides, legal aid, and help finding food, housing, and healthcare.

PIO· Jul 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Funcionarios del Condado lanzan un portal para reportar para ayudar a monitorear…”
Jul 8
Public Safety

Unmask ICE Act (Bill 5-26) Signed Into Law

New county law bans masked law enforcement officers and requires agents to identify their agency, name, and badge number on request.

PIO· Jul 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Funcionarios del Condado lanzan un portal para reportar para ayudar a monitorear…”
Jul 8
Public Safety

County Launches ICE Activity Reporting Portal for Residents

Montgomery County launched a web portal for residents to report ICE activity, tied to two recently enacted county laws.

PIO· Jul 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Funcionarios del Condado lanzan un portal para reportar para ayudar a monitorear…”
Jul 8
Environment

County Program Offers Free Food Scraps Recycling for Businesses

Montgomery County's Food Scraps Recycling Partnership Program provides free carts, liners, training, and weekly collection to commercial properties.

SORRT· Jul 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “SORRT Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter”
Jul 8
Environment

County Honors 27th Annual Recycling Achievement Award Winners

Montgomery County recognized businesses, schools, and a church for outstanding recycling and waste-reduction efforts on May 20.

SORRT· Jul 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “SORRT Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter”
Jul 8
Environment

Free Janitorial Recycling Training Offered in English, Spanish

Montgomery County's free Janitorial Training Program teaches custodial staff recycling, composting, and waste-reduction practices.

SORRT· Jul 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “SORRT Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter”
Jul 8
Environment

Montgomery County Plastic Bag Ban Took Effect Jan. 1

A new county law bans plastic carryout bags and adds a 10-cent tax on paper bags, with retailers keeping 5 cents.

SORRT· Jul 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “SORRT Spring/Summer 2026 Newsletter”
Jul 8
Health & Human Services

Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Open to Adults 60 and Over

Maryland's SFMNP offers seniors 60+ benefit cards for locally grown produce at participating farmers markets, stands, and CSA programs.

Luedtke· Jul 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Baking For A Second Chance...”
Jul 8
Public Services

WSSC Financial Assistance Available as Disconnections Resume

WSSC is offering financial assistance to eligible customers behind on water and sewer bills as service disconnections resumed this week.

Luedtke· Jul 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Baking For A Second Chance...”
Jul 8
Health & Human Services

Montgomery Village Senior Village Network Forming, July 11 Meeting

Organizers are forming a Senior Village for Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg and are seeking community input at a July 11 meeting.

Luedtke· Jul 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Baking For A Second Chance...”
Jul 8
Transportation

Redland Road Bridge Closure at Briardale Road Runs Through August 25

Redland Road is partially closed at Briardale Road for bridge reconstruction over Mill Creek through August 25, affecting Ride On bus routes.

Luedtke· Jul 8, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Baking For A Second Chance...”
Jul 8
Public Safety

Maryland Insurance Administration Hosting Storm Damage Zoom Session July 9

The Maryland Insurance Administration is offering a free Zoom session July 9 at 12:30 p.m. for residents with storm-related insurance issues.

Luedtke· Jul 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Baking For A Second Chance...”
Jul 8
Public Safety

OLO Study Reviews MCPD Police Recruitment Strategies

The Public Safety Committee reviewed an OLO study on police recruitment strategies and ways Montgomery County can improve its hiring pipeline.

Luedtke· Jul 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Baking For A Second Chance...”
Jul 8
Public Safety

4th District Police Station Relocation Gets $994K, $45M Planned for Replacement

A Public Safety Committee worksession detailed a $994,000 relocation of the aging 4th District police station and ~$45M in placeholder funding for a new facility.

Luedtke· Jul 8, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Baking For A Second Chance...”
Jul 8
Public Safety

Bill 23-26E Updates County Ghost Gun, Public Assembly Firearm Rules

Luedtke is lead sponsor of Bill 23-26E, which updates County firearm regulations after a Maryland Supreme Court ruling.

Luedtke· Jul 8, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Baking For A Second Chance...”
Jul 8
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