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'Preserving Prathertown' Event Set for Saturday at Gaithersburg Library

Prathertown Community Development Corporation hosts a community preservation event and free workshops at Gaithersburg Library on May 16, 11 a.m.–3 p.m.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Environment

E-Waste, Hazardous Materials Recycling Events This Weekend in Four Locations

Free electronics and household hazardous waste recycling events run Saturday in Rockville, Silver Spring, and North Bethesda, plus Sunday in Olney.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Education

Montgomery Libraries Summer Reading Challenge Launches June 13

Montgomery County Public Libraries' Summer Reading Challenge, 'Unearth A Story,' launches June 13 with events across the county.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Health & Human Services

Gilchrist Center Offers Free Attorney Walk-In Consultations May 21

Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center hosts free walk-in attorney consultations for low-income Montgomery County residents on May 21 at 6 p.m.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Free Parks Playhouse Junior Show Coming to Olney Park

Montgomery Parks hosts free Parks Playhouse Junior performances for young children, including a late-May show at Southeast Olney Local Park.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Parks & Recreation

Gaithersburg Book Festival Returns Saturday with 125+ Authors

The Gaithersburg Book Festival features 125+ authors, children's programming, workshops, and free shuttles from Shady Grove Metro on May 16.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Public Safety

Council Proclaims Public Safety Appreciation Week 2026

Montgomery County Council issued a proclamation honoring law enforcement, firefighters, EMS, and emergency communications staff during Public Safety Appreciation Week.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Finance

Luedtke Votes Against FY2027 County Budget

Councilmember Luedtke opposed the preliminary budget approved May 15, citing a projected $293M structural deficit from one-time funding use.

Luedtke· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “My Vote on the Budget”
May 15
Other

CUPF Names Genel Burwell as New Director

Genel Burwell has been named the new director of Montgomery County's Community Use of Public Facilities office.

CUPF· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Welcome to the Relaunch of Our Community Use of Public Facilities Newsletter”
May 15
Finance

CUPF Adjusting Facility Fees for Community Spaces

Community Use of Public Facilities is updating its fee schedule for county community spaces; details available online.

CUPF· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Welcome to the Relaunch of Our Community Use of Public Facilities Newsletter”
May 15
Public Services

Outdoor School Facilities Open for Reservation July 13

Starting 6:30 a.m. July 13, residents can reserve outdoor school athletic fields, courts, and parking lots for Aug. 16–Nov. 30.

CUPF· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Welcome to the Relaunch of Our Community Use of Public Facilities Newsletter”
May 15
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Fully Funds Homeless Shelter Programs, Raises Nonprofit Aid

County fully funds unhoused resident programs and raises nonprofit inflationary adjustment from 2.5% to 3.5% in FY27 budget.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
Education

MCPS Gets $143M Funding Boost, HVAC and Roof Repairs Unfunded

FY27 budget raises MCPS operating funding by $143M but leaves school HVAC, roof, and security infrastructure needs unaddressed.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
Finance

County Adopts Progressive Income Tax, Cuts Rates for Earners Under $150K

FY27 budget introduces a progressive county income tax, reducing rates for ~75% of filers earning under $150,000.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
Finance

Council Passes $7.9B FY27 Operating Budget

Montgomery County Council voted May 15 to approve a $7.9B operating budget and $6.3B capital budget for FY2027.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “My FY27 Budget Statement”
May 15
Health & Human Services

FY27 Budget Raises Nonprofit Inflationary Adjustment to 3.5%

County Council increased the nonprofit inflationary adjustment from the Executive's proposed 2.5% to 3.5% in the FY27 budget.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart's Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amendmen…”
May 15
Finance

County Budget Cuts Over $100M in County Government Services

The FY27 budget reduces the county government budget by more than $100 million, with cuts described as affecting multiple departments and services.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart's Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amendmen…”
May 15
Finance

Council Eliminates Income Tax Offset Credit for Homeowners

The Income Tax Offset Credit (ITOC), available only to owner-occupied homeowners, is eliminated in the FY27 budget; other property tax credits remain.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart's Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amendmen…”
May 15
Finance

County Adopts Progressive Income Tax, Cuts 75% of Filers' Rates

New progressive income tax reduces rates for residents earning under $150,000 while raising them for higher earners, effective in FY27 budget.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart's Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amendmen…”
May 15
Finance

Council Advances $7.9B FY27 Operating Budget

Montgomery County Council reached preliminary agreement May 15 on a $7.9B operating budget and $6.3B Capital Improvements Program for FY27.

Stewart· May 15, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Kate Stewart — “Councilmember Stewart's Statement on the FY27 Operating Budget and Amendmen…”
May 15
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