The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Bill 13-25 today, aimed at curbing unlicensed commercial house parties by strengthening enforcement tools, increasing fines, and closing legal loopholes. Councilmembers Dawn Luedtke and Andrew Friedson will hold a press conference to discuss the legislation on Thursday, July 17 at 12:30 p.m. at the Council Office Building. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously passed Expedited Bill 10-25, creating a hiring preference for displaced federal workers who reside in the county. The legislation, introduced by Council Vice President Will Jawando and supported by multiple councilmembers, is a response to recent large-scale federal layoffs and aims to retain skilled public servants by offering them employment opportunities within County government. (more…)
The International Association of Firefighters Local 1664 has announced its early endorsement of Councilmember Andrew Friedson for Montgomery County Executive, marking the first labor endorsement in the 2026 race. The organization cited Friedson’s commitment to public safety, support for first responders, and record of championing emergency services and working families. Earlier this month, Businessman, philanthropist, and former County Executive candidate David Blair also endorsed Andrew Friedson for Montgomery County Executive.
On Monday, Councilmember Evan Glass, currently serving his second term as an At-Large member of the Montgomery County Council, announced endorsements from Tom Perez and David Trone in his campaign for County Executive. Both former federal officials cited Glass’s leadership experience, inclusive approach, and focus on economic growth, education, and community protection as reasons for their support. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet Tuesday, July 15 to present proclamations, introduce a renewable energy bill, and vote on multiple items. These include hiring preferences for displaced federal workers, new rules for unlicensed entertainment events, and changes to water and sewer service. The Council will also hold public hearings, interview a nominee for Public Information Director, and consider a resolution supporting 14 early voting centers.
The Montgomery County Council’s Economic Development Committee will meet on Monday, July 14 to receive a briefing on a new competitive grant process for distributing Small Business Support Services funding in FY2026.
Montgomery County received 39 National Association of Counties (NACo) Achievement Awards for 2025, recognizing innovative and effective programs across various departments in areas such as public health, safety, environment, and transportation. (more…)
The Economic Development Committee will meet on July 10 to receive a briefing on Montgomery County’s first-quarter 2025 economic indicators, covering topics such as employment, real estate, venture capital, and the manufacturing sector.
Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Services (MCFRS) recently shared information regarding the county’s Flood Sensor Partnership– a cooperative effort among County agencies responsible for various aspects of Public Safety, Storm Event Preparedness and Response, and Emergency Management, along with the federal Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to install 35 next generation IoT flood sensors in flood-prone areas of the County. The flood sensors are manufactured by Intellisense and detect rising flood water levels during storm events to send early flood warnings to officials based on real-time monitoring. Additional information below, per Montgomery County:
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, July 8 at 1:30 p.m. to hold 10 public hearings on legislative measures, including proposals on day care and child care tax credits, forest conservation, labor peace agreements, and tax incentives for affordable housing, and will also introduce a resolution supporting 14 early voting centers for the 2026 elections.
Board of Education President Julie Yang has announced her candidacy for County Council District 1, highlighting her experience in public service and plans to focus on education, economic growth, and community support while participating in the county’s public financing program. (more…)