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.
Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan. 16 at 9 a.m. The meeting will begin with two proclamation presentations. The first, led by Council President Andrew Friedson and County Executive Marc Elrich, will recognize Korean American Day. The second, led by Councilmember Will Jawando and County Executive Elrich, will recognize National Mentoring Month.
Per Montgomery County: “The Department of Correction and Rehabilitation (DOCR) has experienced three unrelated deaths of incarcerated individuals within a very short period. First and foremost, we extend our condolences to the families on their loss. The following is a brief synopsis of each these incidents with preliminary information based on the facts that we know at this time.
Per Montgomery County: “Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has released its “2023 Year in Review” video showcasing a year of dedication, progress and environmental stewardship. (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “Sweet Honey In The Rock, the internationally acclaimed and three-time Grammy Award-nominated performance ensemble rooted in African American history and culture, will perform at Montgomery County’s 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr birthday and celebration at 4 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 15, at the Music Center at Strathmore in North Bethesda. The County will commemorate the group’s 50th anniversary with a proclamation. Several members of the group are Montgomery County residents. (more…)
Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Commission for Women will host its 44th annual Women’s Legislative Briefing (WLB) at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 28, at The Universities at Shady […]
Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Government, and programs that impact County residents, will have holiday schedule and program changes for the celebration of Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday on Monday, Jan. 15. (more…)
From the Office of Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles: “A new year is upon us, and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles is building off the success of her S.M.A.R.T. Youth Advisory Council by launching a winter/spring cohort focused on the FY25 budget.
Per Montgomery County: “The Montgomery County Commission on Veterans Affairs will honor Black County veterans with detailed virtual tributes displayed on the County’s website as it recognizes February as Black History Month. The tributes of County veterans will feature photos, background information and details of accomplishments during their military careers and afterward.
From the Office of Councilmember Will Jawando: “Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando released the following statement related to the Office of the Inspector General’s investigation of alleged misconduct by senior Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) officials, which was published today. (more…)