Per Montgomery County: “The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently announced the appointment of 16 new members to the Local Government Advisory Committee (LGAC), including Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass (At-Large), who serves as chair of the Council’s Transportation and Environment Committee.

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Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart and President Andrew Friedson introduced a zoning measure on Tuesday that would allow the construction of multifamily housing on properties used for religious assembly or private educational institutions. (more…)


Per Montgomery County: “Income-eligible Montgomery County residents can now schedule free tax appointments with the Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program. Appointments for 2023 taxes only are for Montgomery County residents with household incomes of $64,000 or less. Free tax appointments will be available Jan. 22-April 11 at four locations:

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Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County Council President Andrew Friedson issued the following statement today after County Executive Marc Elrich transmitted his recommended capital budget and Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2025-2030 to the Council. (more…)


Per Montgomery County: “Today, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich transmitted his $5.84 billion FY25-30 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and Recommended FY25 Capital Budget.  The County Executive’s funding recommendations will address major capital needs of Montgomery County over the next six years.

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On Saturday, January 14, Councilmember Will Jawando issued a statement announcing that the County Council will be withdrawing  Bill 35-23, County Minimum Wage – Tipped Employees, which would have adjusted the calculation of the minimum wage for tipped workers and phase out the tip credit amount under the Montgomery County’s minimum wage law.

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