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Finance

ECON Committee Reviews $81M Alcohol and Beverages Services FY27 Budget

The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review ABS's $81M+ FY27 budget, a 5%+ increase, fully supported by $97M+ in projected revenue.

ECON Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Meetings & Hearings

ECON Committee to Hear ICE Out Act Permit Ban Bill

The ECON Committee meets April 10 to review Bill 13-26, which would ban county building permits for private immigration detention facilities.

ECON Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews $443K Public Elections Fund FY27 Budget

The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the $443,812 FY27 Public Elections Fund budget, a 33% increase over FY26.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for Board of Elections

The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Board of Elections' $809,341 FY27 budget, up more than 5.6% from FY26.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for Merit System Protection Board

GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Merit System Protection Board's $18,622 FY27 budget, a ~5% increase for compensation adjustments.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Finance

GO Committee Reviews FY27 Budget for Ethics Commission

The GO Committee meets April 10 to review the Ethics Commission's $312,274 FY27 budget, an 85% increase tied to electronic filing upgrades.

GO Committee· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Committee Meetings on April 10, 2026”
Apr 9
Transportation

Virtual Workshop on Purple Line BiPPA Sidewalks Near Long Branch, Manchester Place Stations

MCDOT hosts April 14 virtual workshop on proposed 5-ft concrete sidewalks within half-mile of two new Purple Line stations in Silver Spring.

MCDOT· Apr 9, 2026· 4 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Virtual Public Workshop on the Purple Line BiPPA Sidewalk Proposals for the Long…”
Apr 9
Elections

Virtual Forums Let Older Adults Quiz County Executive Candidates

Two virtual candidate forums focused on older adults' needs will feature At-Large Council candidates April 29 and County Executive candidates May 6.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

Silver Spring Workshop on Future Care Planning for Older Adults

A free April 15 workshop at Silver Spring Civic Building covers care planning, decision-making, and documenting preferences for those aging without family support.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

Westat Recruits Spanish-Speaking Medical Staff for Paid Study

Westat seeks Spanish-speaking primary care and specialty medical providers/staff for a paid 1-hour virtual interview study, offering $200–$350.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Environment

Green Fest Returns April 25 at Black Rock Center

Montgomery County's largest free environmental festival features green vendors, EVs, music, and children's activities on April 25 in Germantown.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

County Hosts 2nd Annual Tillman Public Health Symposium

LHI staff, county leaders, and Maryland Health Secretary Dr. Meena Seshamani gathered for the 2nd Annual Dr. Ulder J. Tillman Public Health Week Symposium.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “LHI Community Connections - April 9th”
Apr 9
Environment

Panel to Examine Geothermal Energy Pilot Project in Silver Spring

A summit panel will discuss a potential networked geothermal project in Silver Spring stemming from the Maryland WARMTH Act.

DEP· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery Marc Elrich y Paula R. Glover, presidenta…”
Apr 9
Environment

13th Annual Energy Summit Set for Silver Spring, April 28-29

Montgomery County DEP's 2026 Energy Summit features county, state, and national energy leaders at Silver Spring Civic Building.

DEP· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “El Ejecutivo del Condado de Montgomery Marc Elrich y Paula R. Glover, presidenta…”
Apr 9
Finance

MD Personal Property Tax Return Due April 15 for Businesses

All Maryland-registered businesses must file a Personal Property Tax Return by April 15, 2026, or request a two-month extension.

MCCCSS· Apr 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “⚠️Important: Personal Property Tax Return Deadline Approaching”
Apr 9
Transportation

Bike to Work Day Set for May 15 in Montgomery County

MCDOT sponsors 8 pit stops countywide for the regional Bike to Work Day on May 15; first 18,000 registrants get a free T-shirt.

MCDOT· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Abierta la inscripción para el “Día de Ir al Trabajo en Bicicleta” el viernes 15…”
Apr 9
Health & Human Services

DHHS Offers Free Adult Vaccines to Uninsured Residents

Montgomery County DHHS provides free vaccines to eligible adults without insurance or whose plans don't cover immunizations.

DHHS· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 9
Parks & Recreation

Montgomery Parks Share Fair Set for April 18 at Black Hill

Montgomery Parks hosts a sustainability Share Fair on April 18 at Black Hill Discovery Center for residents to donate gently used items.

MCCouncil· Apr 9, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 9
Environment

Radio Show to Preview GreenFest, Earth Month Events April 10

En Sintonía con el Concejo airs Friday at 2 p.m. on WILC 900AM, spotlighting Earth Month and DEP's GreenFest on April 25.

MCCouncil· Apr 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “En Sintonía con el Concejo to Spotlight Earth Month, this Friday at 2 p.m. on Ra…”
Apr 9
Housing & Real Estate

Council Proposes Tougher Energy, Water Rules for Data Centers

Amendments to ZTA 26-01 would require 100% clean energy, ban potable water cooling, and expand setbacks for data centers.

Fani-González· Apr 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Amendments Proposed to Strengthen Data Center ZTA”
Apr 9
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