MoCo Government
From the Offices of Council President Friedson, Vice President and Audit Committee Chair Stewart and Education and Culture Committee Chair Jawando:
The Montgomery County Office of the Inspector General released a new report on Wednesday, January 24, regarding Montgomery County Public Schools’ (MCPS) handling of employee misconduct related complaints and investigations.
Per Montgomery County: “Maryland businesses looking to grow through partnerships with organizations overseas can seek supporting customers, suppliers, manufacturers or academic partners through a Maryland Department of Commerce for an ExportMD Grant. The program, which can provide reimbursement for up to $5,000, is accepting applications through Feb. 1. (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 24 at 1 p.m. to review Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Spending Affordability Guidelines.
From the Office of Councilmember Will Jawando: Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando issued the following statement related to allegations that Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) Superintendent Dr. Monifa McKnight was asked to step down by members of the Montgomery County Board of Education.
Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. The meeting will begin with two proclamations. The first, led by Councilmembers Evan Glass and Dawn Luedtke with County Executive Marc Elrich, will recognize Human Trafficking Awareness Month.
Per Montgomery County: “The County Council will hold public hearings to receive testimony on new items introduced to the Council as follows: (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “The Council will meet on Monday, Jan. 22 at 12:15 p.m.for a general overview of the major issues that will be considered by the Maryland General Assembly during the 2024 Legislative Session including, but not limited to, education, housing, juvenile justice, taxes and transportation.
Following Maryland Governor Wes Moore’s announcement that the state has received $15 million in funding for electric vehicle charging stations, Montgomery County Executive has shared the county is already home […]