Montgomery County is considering new standards for data center development as officials weigh how to balance economic growth with potential impacts on energy demand, land use, and local communities.
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The Montgomery County Council’s Education and Culture and Health and Human Services committees will meet March 12 to review education related projects in the Fiscal Year 2027 to 2032 Capital Improvements Program for the Department of Health and Human Services.
The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet March 11 to review Bill 11-26, which would increase Length of Service Award Program (LOSAP) benefits for certain volunteer fire and rescue members, including two retroactive four percent payment increases tied to a 2023 to 2026 agreement with the Montgomery County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association.
Councilmember Andrew Friedson introduced a resolution to make Montgomery County the first county in the region to join the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments Local Food Procurement Challenge. The initiative encourages local governments to use a portion of their existing food purchasing budgets to support local and regional farmers and food producers. (more…)
Councilmember Natali Fani-González introduced Zoning Text Amendment 26-05, known as the Job Creation Project, aimed at attracting major employers, encouraging new job creation and supporting economic development in Montgomery County. The proposal would create an expedited development approval process for projects in strategic industries identified in the County’s Economic Development Strategic Plan or for projects expected to generate at least 200 jobs. A press conference announcing the initiative with business and chamber of commerce leaders was held last week. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, March 10 at 9 am to hold proclamations, public hearings and introduce several legislative items, including a new zoning measure aimed at attracting major employers in strategic industries. (more…)
The Montgomery County Animal Services and Adoption Center is urgently seeking adopters and foster volunteers after the shelter exceeded capacity for large dogs.
The Montgomery County Council will hold multiple meetings Monday, March 9, including a briefing on legislation in the Maryland General Assembly and reviews of several local bills, zoning measures and capital spending plans.
Montgomery County is home to nineteen municipalities (all listed below from oldest to newest), each with its own local government and community identity.
Montgomery County Council committees will meet Thursday, March 5 to review elements of the Fiscal Year 2027 to 2032 Capital Improvements Program and receive updates on public health and education initiatives.