The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee will meet Monday, February 2, at 9:30 am to review Bill 4-25, which addresses the County’s acquisition and use of surveillance technology. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Economic Development Corporation (MCEDC) announced the selection of SRI International to develop a new countywide Economic Development Strategic Plan for Montgomery County.
Montgomery County Council President Natali Fani-González has added a briefing on Winter Storm and Snow Operations to the County Council’s agenda for Tuesday, February 3, at 1:30 pm.
Montgomery County ended its snow emergency declaration at 7 am on Thursday, January 29, after it had been in effect since the evening of Saturday, January 24.
Montgomery County has paused enforcement of sidewalk snow-clearing requirements until Monday, February 2, after sustained freezing temperatures left many sidewalks icy and difficult to clear.
A Cold Emergency Alert has been extended for Montgomery County through Tuesday, February 3 at 12 pm, with wind chill values expected to remain below 20 degrees and conditions that could lead to frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.
Montgomery County Council committees are scheduled to meet January 28 through January 30 to review a range of issues, including supplemental funding for a proposed Public Safety Joint Operations Center, immigrant protection legislation, the creation of the Viva White Oak Development District, and an overview of the Fiscal Year 2027–2032 Capital Improvements Program.
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.
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.