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Montgomery County Council Committees to Hold Meetings on Police Staffing and the Creation of a New County Animal Services Advisory Committee on Monday, January 31

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County:

For Immediate Release: Friday, January 28, 2022

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Montgomery County Announces $700,000 Awarded to Nonprofit Organizations to Deter Hate Crimes and Support Security Needs

By Patrick Herron

On Thursday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich was joined by members of the Montgomery County Council, including Council President Gabe Albornoz, and nonprofit and faith leaders to announce 61 grant recipients of $700,000 in County funding to improve security and deter hate crimes through the County’s Nonprofit Security Grants program.

In May 2021, the Montgomery County Council approved $700,000 to be available in the Fiscal Year 2022 budget to be used for nonprofit organizations and facilities which have experienced, or are at high risk of experiencing, hate crimes. These grants are available to augment funds for security personnel or other security planning and training measures for nonprofit organizations located in Montgomery County. Faith-based facilities at risk of hate crimes were also eligible to apply. The funds are administered by the Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (OEMHS).

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Indoor Mask Mandate in Montgomery County Extended Until February 21

By Patrick Herron

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.

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

By Patrick Herron

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.

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