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Indoor Mask Mandate in Montgomery County Extended Until February 21

Published January 25, 2022 at 2:03PM | Updated January 25, 2022 at 2:45PM

Today the Montgomery County Council introduced, held a public hearing, and voted on a Second Amended Board of Health Regulation to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 and Extend Indoor Masking Guidance in Montgomery County.

The Council voted unanimously for the new public health order, which will keep the indoor mask mandate in place until February 21.

Statement From Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich on the Line of Duty Death of a Montgomery County Volunteer Firefighter

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2022 at 10:58PM

For Immediate Release: Monday 24 January

Vote on Vaccine Requirement (Passport) Will Not Happen Tomorrow; Additional Notes From Today’s Council Media Briefing

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2022 at 3:58PM

During today’s Montgomery County Council media briefing, Council President Gabe Albornoz and Vice President Evan Glass discussed Friday’s shooting at Magruder High School as well as tomorrow’s Board of Health meeting.

-Thanked first responders who acted quickly as it was happening, as well as the faculty and staff.

‘Heads Up, Phones Down’ Video Contest to be Held Feb. 1-22 for Montgomery County Teens to Promote Safer Driving and Walking

By Patrick Herron

Published January 24, 2022 at 9:57AM

For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 20, 2022

Montgomery County Council and Committees to Hold Meetings on Jan. 24, Committees Will Review the Establishment of a Police Accountability Board

By Patrick Herron

Published January 23, 2022 at 12:16PM | Updated January 24, 2022 at 10:58AM

The Public Safety (PS) Committee will meet virtually on Monday, Jan. 24 at 9:30 a.m. to discuss Expedited Bill 49-21, Police – Police Accountability Board – Administrative Charging Committee – Established, which would establish a Police Accountability Board (PAB) and Administrative Charging Committee (ACC) for the County. Bill 49-21 was introduced by the Council President at the request of the County Executive.

The members of the PS Committee include Chair Sidney Katz, Council President Gabe Albornoz and Councilmember Tom Hucker.

Montgomery County Council Statement on the Shooting at Magruder High School

By Patrick Herron

Published January 22, 2022 at 2:25PM

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 21, 2022

Christopher Bolton Joins District 5 County Council Race

By MCS Staff

Published January 22, 2022 at 1:27PM

Christopher Bolton, a lifelong MoCo resident who currently resides in Fairland, has announced his candidacy for County Council in District 5 (a new district in East County that spans from White Oak to Spencerville, Burtonsville, and parts of Leisure World).

Bolton is a Democrat who served in the navy for 5 years. He joins Brian Anleu, Fatmata Barrie, William “Chip” Montier, Daniel Koroma, Kristin Mink, and Jeremiah Pope in the District 5 race.