The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about costly and ineffective transmission repairs at some local shops, where drivers are paying thousands for fixes that may ultimately leave their vehicles in worse condition. Officials advise consumers to ask questions, consider full transmission rebuilds over partial repairs, and seek second opinions to avoid unnecessary expenses.
Democrat Scott Goldberg has launched his campaign for one of four At-Large seats on the Montgomery County Council, highlighting priorities such as education, housing, and economic opportunity, and drawing on his background as a small business owner, attorney, substitute teacher, and community leader.
The Montgomery County Office of Food Systems Resilience has awarded $304,000 to six community organizations through the FY25 Nutrition Benefits Outreach Grant Program to help connect eligible but unenrolled households with SNAP and other nutrition assistance programs, aiming to support over 8,000 families experiencing food insecurity.
Montgomery County has announced that for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19, County offices will be closed and most transit services, including Ride On buses and Metrorail, will operate on holiday or weekend schedules, with parking free at public garages, lots, and meters. (more…)
Councilmember Evan Glass has introduced the Native Plant Protection Act, which would ban the commercial sale of invasive bamboo and require that at least 50% of landscaping in new construction projects use native Mid-Atlantic plant species.
Montgomery County Council President Kate Stewart introduced Bill 21-25 to expand eligibility for child care property tax credits and increase the maximum credit from $3,000 to $10,000, aiming to support existing providers and attract new ones amid a statewide decline in child care capacity.
On Tuesday, June 17, the Montgomery County Council will consider a wide range of new legislation and zoning measures, including expanding property tax credits for child care providers, requiring labor peace agreements for certain hotel projects, creating a seasonal exemption to the gas leaf blower ban, supporting native plant protections, authorizing water cremation, and refining the duties of the County’s early care coordination entity.
Per the news release: “The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, June 17 at 9 a.m. and the meeting will begin with two proclamation presentations. The first, presented by Councilmember Evan Glass, will recognize the Weed Warriors. The second, presented by Council Vice President Will Jawando and Councilmember Laurie-Anne Sayles, will recognize Juneteenth.
Montgomery County passed legislation in 2024 to address environmental, noise, and health concerns related to gas-powered leaf blowers and vacuums. Sales of gas-powered equipment have been banned since July 1, 2024, and the ban on their use begins in just a few weeks, effective July 1, 2025. (more…)
On Saturday, June 14, 2025, Montgomery County Executive and County Council released a statement condemning the politically motivated shootings in Minnesota, expressing solidarity with the victims and calling for the rejection of political violence.
On Tuesday, June 16, the Montgomery County Council will review legislation to restrict unlicensed for-profit parties. (more…)