The Montgomery County Council and several committees are scheduled to meet on Monday, January 26, with residents advised to check for possible schedule changes due to a winter storm warning.
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Montgomery County activated the Department of Transportation’s Storm Operations Center at 9 pm Saturday, January 24, as a winter storm moved through the region, with crews beginning to plow primary roads at 4 am using more than 500 pieces of equipment and continuing operations throughout the day as snowfall is expected to taper off by early afternoon.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich is inviting residents, community groups, and stakeholders to a public forum on data centers from 7 to 9 pm on Tuesday, February 3, at the Leggett Executive Office Building in Rockville, with both in person and virtual participation available.
Montgomery County Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink introduced two bills on Tuesday, January 20, addressing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity in the county and held a joint press conference with fellow councilmembers, community members, and advocacy organizations.
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, January 20, beginning at 9:15 am, with the agenda opening with a proclamation recognizing Human Trafficking Prevention Day.
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services is seeking volunteers to assist with the annual Point-In-Time Count, an overnight effort scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, to identify unsheltered individuals and families experiencing homelessness.
County Executive Marc Elrich condemned the anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian graffiti that was discovered Friday at Walt Whitman High School in Bethesda, calling it an act of hate that does not reflect Montgomery County’s values and reaffirming support for affected communities.
Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass introduced Bill 4-26 to create a formal review process for data center applications, citing concerns about environmental, infrastructure, and community impacts following recent proposals such as the Terra Energy project at the former Dickerson Power Plant site.
On Tuesday, January 20, Will Jawando and Kristin Mink will introduce two bills addressing immigration enforcement activity in the community and hold a joint press conference with co-sponsors and community members.
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González said the Council will begin reviewing County Executive Marc Elrich’s recommended FY2027–2032 capital budget, emphasizing a balanced, fiscally responsible approach and public input ahead of scheduled February hearings. (more…)
Montgomery County Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles introduced a $1 million one-time special appropriation, co-sponsored by Council President Natali Fani-González and other councilmembers, to help stabilize senior nutrition, homecare, and respite care programs impacted by federal funding cuts.
The proposal is intended as immediate relief for vulnerable residents while maintaining long-term fiscal responsibility and will be considered at a public hearing later this month.