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Local Economy

Bill to Ease Farm Permitting Rules Introduced by Three Councilmembers

Bill 7-26 would align agricultural building code exemptions with zoning code, reducing permitting burdens for farm operators.

Luedtke· Feb 10, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Council President Fani-González, Council Vice President Balcombe and Councilmemb…”
Feb 10
Education

ELEVATE Podcast Episode 6 Covers Early Brain Development

Child Care Support Services releases Episode 6 of the ELEVATE Podcast on early brain development for families and educators.

DHHS· Feb 10, 2026· 2 links
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “🎙️ New Episode Now Live: Building Healthy Brains”
Feb 10
Public Safety

Shooting at Wootton High School Injures Student

Council President Fani-González issued a statement after a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville left one student injured.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Council President Natali Fani-González — “Council President Fani-González Statement on Wootton High School Shooting”
Feb 9
Public Safety

Shooting at Wootton High School; One Person in Custody

A shooting occurred at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville on Feb. 9; one person is in custody and officers are investigating.

Elrich· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Statement - Montgomery County, MD — “Statement from County Executive Marc Elrich on the Shooting Today at Thomas S. W…”
Feb 9
Housing & Real Estate

Council Hears $7.2M Affordable Housing Supplemental Appropriation

A $7,221,940 supplemental appropriation for DHHS Affordable Living Quarters goes to public hearing Feb. 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Environment

Council Hears $11.3M Stormwater Management Supplemental Appropriation

A $11,327,000 supplemental appropriation for countywide stormwater management retrofits goes to public hearing Feb. 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Transportation

Council Hears $4.85M Capital Crescent Trail Supplemental Appropriation

A $4,845,000 supplemental appropriation to the FY26 Capital Budget for the Capital Crescent Trail goes to public hearing Feb. 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Finance

Public Hearings Set on FY27 Capital Budget and Six-Year CIP

Council holds hybrid public hearings at 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Feb. 10 on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY2027–2032 CIP.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Finance

Council Reviews FY27 Spending Affordability Guidelines Feb. 10

Council must adopt FY27 Operating Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines by Feb. 10; committee recommends a $6.7B+ aggregate ceiling.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Health & Human Services

Bill Would Update Payment Rules for Developmental Disability Service Providers

Bill 12-26 would amend county code to remove outdated wage-target payment formulas for developmental disability service providers.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Public Safety

Bill Would Give Volunteer Firefighters Retroactive Pay Increases

Bill 11-26 would implement two 4% LOSAP payment increases for volunteer fire and rescue members, retroactive to July 2024 and July 2025.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Other

Council Introduces Governance Update for Arts and Humanities Council

Expedited Bill 10-26 would set new board appointment, confirmation, and racial equity requirements for the Arts and Humanities Council.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Housing & Real Estate

Bill Would Require AC in Single-Family Rentals Starting May 15

Bill 9-26 would extend the rental air-conditioning season to May 15–Sept. 30 and remove the exemption for detached single-family homes.

Mink· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Housing & Real Estate

Council Introduces Bill Clarifying Agricultural Building Permit Exemptions

Bill 7-26 would broaden the agricultural-purposes exemption to county building permitting requirements; public hearing set for March 10.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Meetings & Hearings

Council to Vote on Immigrant Protections Trust Act

Full Council expected to vote Feb. 10 on Expedited Bill 35-25, the Promoting Community Trust – Immigrant Protections Act.

Fani-González· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on Feb. 10 to Vote on the Promoting Community Tr…”
Feb 9
Education

Friedson Criticizes MCPS Boundary Study School Closure Proposal

Councilmember Friedson says abruptly adding a high school closure to an ongoing boundary study undermines family trust and community partnerships.

Friedson· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Andrew Friedson — “Councilmember Andrew Friedson’s Statement on the Superintendent’s Boundary Study…”
Feb 9
Local Economy

County Seeks Local Firms for Youth Media Services Contract

Montgomery County issued an LSBRP solicitation for youth video content services; proposals due March 30, 2026 at 3 p.m.

Office of Procurement· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Youth Media Services”
Feb 9
Health & Human Services

Call-n-Ride Subsidies Available for Qualifying Taxi Users

Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to offer subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 9
Transportation

Montgomery County Taxi Rate Rises to $2.50 Per Mile

Taxicab fares in Montgomery County increased from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, 2026, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge added.

MCDOT· Feb 9, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Taxicab Meter Rate Changed in Montgomery County on February 1, 2026”
Feb 9
Parks & Recreation

Spring Recreation Registration Opens Feb. 18 for County Residents

Montgomery County Recreation spring program registration begins Feb. 18 at 6:30 a.m. for residents; non-residents may register Feb. 20.

Montgomery County Recreation· Feb 9, 2026· 2 links
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Recreation Spring Program Registration Begins Wednesday, Feb. …”
Feb 9
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