The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings at 1:30 p.m. on September 29, October 6 and October 13 on a range of proposed legislation and other County matters. The September 29 hearings will cover FY28 WSSC Water spending control limits, proposed changes to the Office of Zoning and Administrative Hearings fee schedule and the 2026-2035 Comprehensive Water Supply and Sewerage Systems Plan. (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich said Friday that he requested the resignation of Police Chief Marc Yamada following the release of an Office of the Inspector General investigation that substantiated misconduct allegations involving leave, attendance and statements made during the investigation. (more…)
Montgomery County Police Chief Marc Yamada has resigned, effective Friday, September 18, according to the Montgomery County Department of Police. County Executive Marc Elrich accepted Yamada’s resignation. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmembers Andrew Friedson and Natali Fani-González have introduced legislation that would change the County’s rules for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs), with the stated goal of increasing housing supply. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Department of Housing and Community Affairs (DHCA) closed a record $143.9 million in loans during Fiscal Year 2026 to support the creation or preservation of 1,983 affordable housing units, according to the County’s latest Affordable Housing Pipeline Report. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will meet Thursday, September 17 at 1:30 p.m. to review the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup’s final report and the County’s reserve policies. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council approved legislation Tuesday updating the membership of the County’s Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Commission (IDDC), with changes intended to increase representation of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council voted Tuesday to reaffirm James Hedrick’s appointment to a new four-year term on the Montgomery County Planning Board, following County Executive Marc Elrich’s decision to disapprove the reappointment. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Shebra Evans introduced legislation Tuesday aimed at increasing compliance with County licensing requirements for short-term residential rentals and recovering revenue lost through unlicensed rentals. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Kate Stewart introduced legislation Tuesday that would require high-rise apartment buildings to keep smoke escape hoods on-site for firefighters to use during fire emergencies. (more…)
The Montgomery County Humane Society (MCHS) is warning residents about scammers targeting people who have reported lost pets.