MoCo Government

Montgomery County Councilmember At-Large Laurie-Anne Sayles was reappointed to the National Association of Counties (NACo) Board of Directors during the organization’s 2026 Annual Conference, where she also advanced three national policy resolutions and participated as a featured speaker on public health and housing affordability. (more…)


Events

Several Gaithersburg neighborhoods will join communities across the country on Tuesday, August 4, for National Night Out, an annual campaign focused on strengthening relationships between residents, law enforcement, and community organizations while promoting crime prevention and neighborhood engagement.

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Events

The Montgomery County Agricultural Fair will host a Sensory-Friendly Midway Morning on Monday, Aug. 17, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering a quieter and more inclusive fair experience for individuals with sensory sensitivities, autism and anyone who benefits from a lower-stimulation environment. (more…)


MoCo Government

The Montgomery County Council has scheduled several public hearings on upcoming legislation and funding proposals, including a $12 million state grant for community health programs, expanded survivor benefits for certain public employees, stricter licensing requirements for bodywork establishments, forest conservation and zoning changes, updates to road design standards, funding for the Olney Community Building and Police Satellite Station, revisions to the Fire and Emergency Services Commission, and proposed changes to disruptive behavior policies at public facilities. Residents can testify in person, remotely, or submit written, audio, or video testimony after registering through the County Council website before the applicable deadlines. Full details below courtesy Montgomery County Government:

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