County and Others Provide Free Transportation Options for Voters
In a press release to the community, the county showcased ways the county Department of Transportation and others are making free transportation options available to during early voting and on Election Day.
Unofficial MoCo Voter Day 3 Turnout (provided by the Montgomery County Board of Elections)
Bohrer Park (Gaithersburg) 3,190
Where in MoCo Can 16-Year-Olds Vote?
It’s common knowledge in the US that the voting age is 18, but one place in Montgomery County allows teens as young as 16 to vote in city elections.
Unofficial MoCo Voter Day 2 Turnout (provided by the Montgomery County Board of Elections)
Bohrer Park (Gaithersburg) 3,241
Unofficial MoCo Voter Day 1 Turnout (provided by the Montgomery County Board of Elections)
Germantown Recreation Center (Germantown): 3,434
Early Voting in MoCo
Early voting started this morning in Maryland and voters eagerly lined up across the county to cast their ballots.
Where Do the Raked Leaves go in Montgomery County? A Leaf’s Tale.
Every autumn, Montgomery County becomes a sea of red, orange, and brown as trees prepare for the chilly weather ahead. And every good neighbor brings out their rakes and leaves their leaf piles neaty on the edge of their yard. Thanks to MCDOT’s Leaf Vacuum Program, all raked leaves are collected and out of sight. But where do the leaves go?
Montgomery County Announces Indicators to Guide the Potential Rollback of Reopening Provisions as COVID-19 Cases Counts Increase
Per Montgomery County:
MoCo Officials Urge All Residents to Get Flu Vaccinations- Dates for Four Free Clinics
Per the county:
Councilmember Hans Riemer Explain Why He Voted Against Allowing Food Establishments to Serve Alcohol After 10pm
At the beginning of this month Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, after consultation with County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles, issued an updated executive order that allows food service establishments to serve alcohol after 10 p.m with a waiver.
Today, the County Council and County Executive Marc Elrich announced that this Monday, October 12 will be officially recognized as Indigenous Peoples’ Day, and it will continue to be recognized annually by the county.
The decision, which was brought to the council by Councilmember Nancy Navarro, was met with unanimous support. This day, which had traditionally been associated with Columbus Day, will recognize and celebrate the “stories and cultures of our Native communities,” Navarro said.