Bill 7-26 would align agricultural building code exemptions with zoning code, reducing permitting burdens for farm operators.
Child Care Support Services releases Episode 6 of the ELEVATE Podcast on early brain development for families and educators.
Council President Fani-González issued a statement after a shooting at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville left one student injured.
A shooting occurred at Thomas S. Wootton High School in Rockville on Feb. 9; one person is in custody and officers are investigating.
A $7,221,940 supplemental appropriation for DHHS Affordable Living Quarters goes to public hearing Feb. 10.
A $11,327,000 supplemental appropriation for countywide stormwater management retrofits goes to public hearing Feb. 10.
A $4,845,000 supplemental appropriation to the FY26 Capital Budget for the Capital Crescent Trail goes to public hearing Feb. 10.
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.
Council must adopt FY27 Operating Budget Spending Affordability Guidelines by Feb. 10; committee recommends a $6.7B+ aggregate ceiling.
Bill 12-26 would amend county code to remove outdated wage-target payment formulas for developmental disability service providers.
Bill 11-26 would implement two 4% LOSAP payment increases for volunteer fire and rescue members, retroactive to July 2024 and July 2025.
Expedited Bill 10-26 would set new board appointment, confirmation, and racial equity requirements for the Arts and Humanities Council.
Bill 9-26 would extend the rental air-conditioning season to May 15–Sept. 30 and remove the exemption for detached single-family homes.
Bill 7-26 would broaden the agricultural-purposes exemption to county building permitting requirements; public hearing set for March 10.
Full Council expected to vote Feb. 10 on Expedited Bill 35-25, the Promoting Community Trust – Immigrant Protections Act.
Councilmember Friedson says abruptly adding a high school closure to an ongoing boundary study undermines family trust and community partnerships.
Montgomery County issued an LSBRP solicitation for youth video content services; proposals due March 30, 2026 at 3 p.m.
Montgomery County's Call-n-Ride program continues to offer subsidies to offset on-demand taxi costs for eligible residents.
Taxicab fares in Montgomery County increased from $2 to $2.50 per mile on Feb. 1, 2026, with a new $1 nighttime surcharge added.
Montgomery County Recreation spring program registration begins Feb. 18 at 6:30 a.m. for residents; non-residents may register Feb. 20.