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.


“More Housing at Metro Act” to Come Before the County Council Today

The “More Housing at Metro” Act (Bill 29-20) is scheduled to come before the Council today at 2pm for final action after a favorable recommendation from the Planning, Housing and Economic Development and Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committees.


2020 General Election: A Breakdown of MoCo’s Ballot Measures

The Montgomery County Board of Elections has stated that official mail-in ballots started arriving in voters’ mailboxes this past weekend – as with other elections in the past, this cycle’s ballot consists of several ballot measures that voters can weigh in on this election.


September 30th is Census Response Deadline – How Does MoCo Rank in Response Rate?

September 30th, 2020 is the final day that households can respond to the 2020 Census. The Census is a count of the population by the federal government that takes place every ten years. All residents in the United States are counted, including those who are not U.S. citizens.


MoCo Announces 50 Ballot Drop Off Locations for 2020 General Election

Montgomery County officials are looking to think inside the box for the upcoming election. Holding elections during a pandemic was always going to be a tricky undertaking, and many citizens relied on Maryland’s mail-in voting program to cast their votes in the June primary elections. Official ballot drop-boxes are a convenient method for MD voters to cast their ballot without having to put it in the mail.


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