On Tuesday, April 20th the county council approved the Housing Justice Act, which prohibits landlords from considering certain types of criminal records in rental applications.
The “Housing Justice Act” was introduced by Councilmember Evan Glass back in December.
Local Law Enforcement Agencies Address Excessive Exhaust Noise in Montgomery County
Proclamation Recognizing April As Sexual Assault Awareness Month
Yesterday Councilmember Evan Glass presented a proclamation recognizing Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Marc Elrich Releases Statement on Guilty Verdict in Derek Chauvin Case
For Immediate Release: Tuesday 20 April
County Council Approves Amended Board of Health Regulation on Graduation Ceremonies
This morning the Montgomery County Council unanimously approved a Fourth Amended Board of Health Regulation to prevent the spread of COVID19 in the county. The amendment, which is listed below, focuses on guidelines for school graduations.
MoCo Launches $59 Million COVID-19 Rent Relief Program: Applications for Third Phase Available Now
Montgomery County announced Thursday that eligible renters can now apply for COVID-19 rent relief. The program is designed for low income renters that have experienced income loss due to the pandemic.
All Marylanders 16+ Are Eligible For Vaccine Starting Today
Beginning today, April 12th, all Marylanders above the age of 16 are eligible to recieve the COVID-19 vaccination.
COVID-19 Vaccination Update From Marc Elrich
Marc Elrich discusses the new mass vaccination site at Montgomery College Germantown,
County Council Unanimously Approves Ghost Gun Bill
The Montgomery County Council today approved a bill prohibits the use and sale of unserialized and undetectable firearms know as “ghost guns”.
County Council President Proposes Doubling Tax Rate on E-Cigarettes
Montgomery County Council President Tom Hucker has introduced a resolution to double the current tax rate on electronic cigarettes (vapes).
MoCo Council to Hold Briefing Today on Police Incident With Five-Year-Old Boy
The Montgomery County Council will be holding a briefing today at 1:30pm on the police interaction with a five-year-old child that has gained national attention.