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County Wage Requirements Law Sets $18.15/Hour Minimum

Montgomery County's updated Wage Requirements Law rate of $18.15 per hour took effect July 1, 2025, for county contractors.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Public Services

County Procurement Office Relocates to Courthouse Square

The Montgomery County Office of Procurement has moved to 27 Courthouse Square, Suite 330, Rockville, MD 20850.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Local Economy

Three Active LSBRP Solicitations Open for Local Vendors

County procurement has three open Local Small Business Reserve solicitations: aquatic apparel, veterinary services, and self-adhesive labels.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Local Economy

Procurement Online Open House on RFP Responses Feb. 18

The Office of Procurement hosts a free Zoom open house on responding to RFPs on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, 10–11 a.m.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Local Economy

MoCo MFD Businesses Hit Record $274M in FY25 Awards

Montgomery County awarded a record $274M to certified MFD businesses in FY25, representing 21.21% of eligible spending.

Procurement· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Procurement — “Business Opportunities Newsletter”
Jan 30
Public Safety

Council Hearing March 3: 'Unmask ICE Act' Would Ban On-Duty Masks

Bill 5-26 would prohibit federal, state, or local law enforcement from wearing masks or face coverings while on duty in the county.

MCCouncil· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 10 and March 3, 2026”
Jan 30
Public Safety

Council Hearing March 3: 'County Values Act' on Immigration Enforcement

Bill 3-26 would require county guidance limiting immigration enforcement access at county facilities, with a hearing set for March 3.

MCCouncil· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 10 and March 3, 2026”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing March 3: Zoning Amendments for Shopping Centers, Biohealth, Housing

Council hears testimony March 3 on three zoning text amendments affecting retail overlay zones, biohealth campuses, and mixed-income housing.

MCCouncil· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 10 and March 3, 2026”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

Council Hearing Feb. 10: Four Capital Budget Supplemental Appropriations

Council hears testimony Feb. 10 on four FY26 supplemental appropriations totaling ~$23.4M for transportation, housing, and stormwater.

MCCouncil· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Hearings on Feb. 10 and March 3, 2026”
Jan 30
Housing & Real Estate

Council Tours Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan Area, Holds Hearing

Council members toured the Clarksburg Gateway Sector Plan area in mid-January and held a public hearing at Rocky Hill Middle School.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

Education Committee Holds Three February Sessions

The Education & Culture Committee will meet Feb. 5, 19, and 23, following January discussions on MCPS enrollment and CIP overviews.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

GO Committee Schedules Four February Sessions

The Government Operations & Fiscal Policy Committee has four meetings planned in February, covering budget, health, and fiscal policy topics.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Public Safety

Evans Sponsors Bills to Limit ICE Cooperation, Require Unmasking

Councilmember Evans is sponsoring the County Values Act and the Unmask ICE Act to codify immigrant protections in Montgomery County.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Finance

Public Hearings Set for FY27 Capital Budget and CIP

The County Council will hold public hearings Feb. 9–10 on the FY27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 CIP transmitted by County Executive Elrich.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

Evans Hosts First Listening Session in Poolesville Feb. 11

Councilmember Evans will hold a listening session at Poolesville Town Hall on Feb. 11, focusing on residents of the Poolesville region.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Public Services

Winter Storm Service Requests Portal Now Available

Montgomery County's Winter Storm Information Portal lets residents prepare for snow and submit service requests for snow-related assistance.

Evans· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Councilmember Shebra Evans — “January Recap”
Jan 30
Meetings & Hearings

Council Briefing on Historic Winter Storm Response Set Feb. 3

Council President Fani-González schedules a public briefing on snow operations for Feb. 3 at 1:30 p.m. to review storm response and lessons learned.

Fani-González· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County Council – Press Release — “Montgomery County Council to Hold Public Briefing on Winter Storm and Snow Opera…”
Jan 30
Transportation

Ride On Runs Normal Weekday Schedule Jan. 30

Ride On will operate its normal weekday service on Friday, Jan. 30, though riders should anticipate possible delays and detours.

MCDOT· Jan 30, 2026· 0 links
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Ride On Will Operate Normal Weekday Service on Friday, January 30”
Jan 30
Housing & Real Estate

DHCA Hosts Meetings on Five-Year HUD Consolidated Plan

Montgomery County's DHCA is holding in-person and virtual community meetings to gather input for its Five-Year Consolidated Plan guiding HUD funding.

DHCA· Jan 30, 2026· 1 link
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Needs Stakeholder Meeting Invitation - January 30, 2026 Special MCG Gr…”
Jan 30
Local Economy

Rising Chefs Culinary Training Program Graduates New Class

Shepherd's Table celebrated new graduates of the Rising Chefs Culinary Skills Training Program, placing participants in livable-wage careers.

Sayles· Jan 29, 2026· 2 links
From: Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles — “The Sayles Sentinel - A Strong Start: Progress You Can See”
Jan 29
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