Omar Lazo, a community leader and business owner with longstanding involvement in local education and civic initiatives, has announced his candidacy for the Montgomery County Board of Education, At-Large.
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Montgomery County’s FY25 procurement reports show a record $274 million awarded to certified Minority, Female, and Disabled-owned businesses, representing 21.21% of eligible spending, and $133 million awarded to Local Small Business Reserve Program vendors, or 33.7% of eligible spending, the highest share since the program began.
County Council committees will meet on Nov. 20 and Nov. 21 to review the MCPS Out-of-School-Time Strategic Plan and receive an update on actions taken following an Inspector General report on the MCPS Background Screening Office.
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The Montgomery County Council unanimously confirmed Jennifer Macedonia as the new Director of the Department of Environmental Protection, following her nomination by County Executive Marc Elrich.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich will kick off his campaign for an At-Large seat on the Montgomery County Council with an event next month at McGinty’s Public House in Silver Spring. (more…)
Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services and UFCW Local 1994 MCGEO, with support from the County Executive, are launching their annual “Labor of Love” fundraising campaign for March of Dimes, running from Nov. 23 through Dec. 31.
The Montgomery County Council approved a $7.75 million special appropriation to support residents, nonprofits, and businesses affected by the recent federal government shutdown and federal policies.
Montgomery County Councilmembers Will Jawando and Kristin Mink sent a letter to MCPS Superintendent Dr. Thomas Taylor requesting additional information on recent disciplinary trends, student input in the Code of Conduct revisions, and security staff training.
Montgomery County to Vote on Bill to Remove Photo Requirement for Gas-Powered Leaf Blower Violations
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council is expected to vote on Expedited Bill 30-25, which would remove the requirement for photographic evidence in complaints about gas-powered leaf blower use and clarify that a single complaint can initiate enforcement of the county’s ban.
Montgomery County Councilmember Natali Fani-González received the Distinguished Advocate for Healthful Living Award from the Society of Health and Physical Educators of Maryland (SHAPE MD) for her leadership in promoting health, recreation, and wellness across schools and communities.
On Monday, Nov. 17, three Montgomery County Council committees will meet: the Public Safety Committee to receive a briefing on the Department of Correction and Rehabilitation’s Pre-Release Center, the Transportation and Environment Committee to review Bill 24-25 on repealing the Transportation Demand Management program, and the Planning, Housing and Parks Committee to hear a presentation on the Glenmont Corridors Opportunity Study. (more…)