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Transportation

Bike to Work Day Set for May 15 with County Pit Stops

MCDOT-sponsored pit stops with raffles, snacks, and music are planned countywide for Bike to Work Day on May 15, 2026.

MCDOT· May 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 7, 2026: Data Centers, Peaceful Protest, and Bike to Work”
May 7
Transportation

Damaged Pedestrian Stop Sign on Brookville Road Replaced

SHA replaced a knocked-down 'Stop for Pedestrians' sign on Brookville Road in Chevy Chase the same day a resident reported it.

Glass· May 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 7, 2026: Data Centers, Peaceful Protest, and Bike to Work”
May 7
Other

County Council Proclaims Support for Peaceful Protest

Councilmember Glass led a Council proclamation honoring the tradition of peaceful protest in Montgomery County.

Glass· May 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 7, 2026: Data Centers, Peaceful Protest, and Bike to Work”
May 7
Public Safety

Bill Targets MCPD Hiring of Former ICE Participants

Glass introduced the Continued Excellence in Public Service Act, requiring extra background review for MCPD applicants with prior ICE enforcement roles.

Glass· May 7, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 7, 2026: Data Centers, Peaceful Protest, and Bike to Work”
May 7
Environment

Glass Introduces Six-Month Data Center Permit Pause

Councilmember Glass proposed legislation halting data center permits for six months over utility cost and environmental concerns.

Glass· May 7, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Evan Glass — “Glass Gazette May 7, 2026: Data Centers, Peaceful Protest, and Bike to Work”
May 7
Transportation

Red Line Single-Tracking Between Forest Glen, Silver Spring May 9–10

Metrorail Red Line trains will single-track between Forest Glen and Silver Spring stations Saturday–Sunday, May 9–10, 2026.

MCDOT· May 7, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Planned Metrorail Track Maintenance Scheduled for May 9–10”
May 7
Elections

County Seeks Bilingual Election Judges for 2026 Primary

Bilingual volunteers fluent in Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, French, Korean, Vietnamese, or ASL needed as paid election judges for the 2026 primary.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF VOTER INFORMATION GUID…”
May 6
Elections

Elections Board Releases Voter Guides in Seven Languages

Montgomery County Board of Elections now offers Voter Information Guides in Spanish, Amharic, Chinese, Vietnamese, French, and Korean.

Montgomery County Board of Elections· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “MONTGOMERY COUNTY BOARD OF ELECTIONS ANNOUNCES RELEASE OF VOTER INFORMATION GUID…”
May 6
Transportation

Ride On Hosts Eight Bike to Work Day Pit Stops May 15

MCDOT's Ride On will staff 8 pit stops across Montgomery County on May 15 for Bike to Work Day, offering transit info and free giveaways.

MCDOT· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Join Ride On for Bike to Work Day Friday, May 15”
May 6
Finance

Cost Sharing MCG Budget Cut 14% to $5.5M; CASA Gets $500K

FY27 Cost Sharing: MCG budget is $5.5M, down $900K (14%); committee directs $500K to CASA, $200K to Ring House, $3M in capital grants.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Community Grants NDA Budget Up 2.2% to $13.6M for FY27

FY27 Community Grants NDA recommended at $13.6M, up $301K (2.2%), adding Nonprofit Federal resiliency grant funding.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Council Reviews 2.5% Inflationary Raise for Nonprofit Contracts

FY27 budget proposes a 2.5% inflationary adjustment totaling $4.4M+ for nonprofit contracts across multiple county departments.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Office of Food Systems Resilience Budget Grows 14% to $13M

FY27 Office of Food Systems Resilience budget is $13M, up 14% from FY26; Food Systems Education Grant flagged for reconciliation.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Office of Human Rights FY27 Budget Trimmed to $2.1M

FY27 Office of Human Rights budget is $2.1M, down $28K (1.3%); HHS Committee recommends approval as submitted.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Children's Opportunity Alliance Fund Recommended at $794K

FY27 Children's Opportunity Alliance NDA budget is $794,852, up 2.5%; committee flags $125K workforce position for reconciliation.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Early Care and Education NDA Budget Set at $16.3M for FY27

FY27 Early Care and Education NDA recommended at $16.3M, up 4.2%, adding seven merit staff positions.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Children, Youth and Family Services Funding Up 21% to $56M

DHHS Children, Youth and Family Services FY27 funding exceeds $56M, up 21.2%, following realignment into Behavioral Health.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

DHHS Social Services Office Budget Cut 3% to $77.7M in FY27

FY27 DHHS Social Services Office budget is $77.7M, down $2.4M (3%) from FY26, with $801K in staffing additions also included.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

Homelessness Services Budget Rises 10% to $68.2M in FY27

FY27 DHHS Services to End and Prevent Homelessness budget is $68.2M, up $6.2M (10%), adding shelter and outreach funding.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
Finance

DHHS Behavioral Health Budget Jumps 48% to $98.3M in FY27

DHHS Behavioral Health and Crisis Services FY27 budget is $98.3M, up 48% from FY26, largely due to program realignment.

MCCouncil· May 6, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council Meets on May 7 to Review the FY27 Operating Budget”
May 6
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