Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joined local officials and housing partners on Monday to celebrate the opening of Bracken Square, a 98-unit affordable housing development in Silver Spring supported by $9.5 million in County financing.
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The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed the HERO Act, a bill ensuring that when a career firefighter dies in the line of duty, their surviving spouse immediately begins receiving monthly pension payments.
The Montgomery County Council voted 7–3 to approve the University Boulevard Corridor Plan, which outlines strategies for traffic safety, connectivity, environmental sustainability, and targeted growth along a three-mile section of University Boulevard.
Montgomery County Council appointed Shebra Evans to fill the unexpired at-large term of former Councilmember Gabe Albornoz, noting her eight years on the Board of Education, where she served twice as president and oversaw multibillion-dollar operating and capital budgets.
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, Dec. 9, beginning with a vote to confirm a temporary councilmember to fill the vacancy created by Gabe Albornoz’s resignation, followed by an interview with the finalists previously selected for the appointment. (more…)
Councilmember Kate Stewart received the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments’ Elizabeth and David Scull Metropolitan Public Service Award on Dec. 3, recognizing her regional leadership, collaboration, and long-standing public service. (more…)
Montgomery County and WSSC Water are urging residents and businesses to use salt sparingly during winter weather as part of the Salt-Wise campaign, which highlights the environmental and health impacts of over-salting and offers guidance for safe, efficient use.
The County Council’s Economic Development (ECON) and Education and Culture (EC) Committees will meet on Dec. 8 to receive a briefing on MCPS career and technical education programs, while the Transportation and Environment Committee reviews an invasive plants bill, transportation appropriations, and a new MOU with the City of Rockville.
The Montgomery County Education Association (MCEA) has released its first round of endorsements for the 2026 primary election, naming candidates for County Executive, County Council, and the Board of Education who will appear on the organization’s well-known Apple Ballot. The selections follow an extensive, months-long process led by educators across the county.
The Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection is encouraging residents to reduce waste during the holiday season, a period when household trash typically increases by 25 percent due to packaging, decorations, and food waste.
Montgomery County Councilmember Will Jawando joined Council President Natali Fani-González and other officials in supporting the Trust Act, legislation that seeks to protect immigrant residents and limit the use of county resources in federal immigration enforcement.
The proposal would codify existing county policies by prohibiting discriminatory practices, ensuring access to services regardless of immigration status, and safeguarding residents’ privacy.