Montgomery County Councilmember Evan Glass released a statement published by Montgomery Perspective and Moderately Moco on Tuesday night regarding the 3.5 cent property tax increase proposed by County Executive Marc Elrich:
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On Monday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement expressing his condolences on the passing of Pope Francis: (more…)
On Monday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich vetoed Expedited Bill 2-25, which would have provided a 20-year, 100% property tax exemption for converting underused commercial buildings into rental housing, arguing it lacked fiscal safeguards, offered excessive benefits to developers without proven need, and could harm county revenues, racial equity, and community stability.
Montgomery County’s Department of Health and Human Services will host a free public forum on mental health and substance use communication on Saturday, May 17 in Silver Spring, offering breakout sessions, local resources, and Narcan training. (more…)
Montgomery County Council committees will review the FY26 Operating Budgets and amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program, including supplemental appropriations for the Montgomery Cares Program and the Diversion Center Project, on April 21, 2025. (more…)
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The Montgomery County Sports Hall of Fame will posthumously honor Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics, with its first Lifetime Achievement Award at its 2025 induction ceremony in Silver Spring, recognizing her global impact on inclusion through sports that began in Montgomery County. (more…)
White’s Ferry owners Chuck and Stacy Kuhn have offered to donate the ferry business and assets, valued at $4.5 million, to Loudoun County, VA after Montgomery County recently declined a similar offer, as part of their ongoing effort to reopen the historic Potomac River crossing. On April 11, officials from Maryland, Montgomery County, and the Town of Poolesville offered a $3 million financial incentive to the ferry and Virginia landing site owners to help resolve the long standing dispute and reopen the ferry, which has been closed since 2020. (more…)
Montgomery County’s Office of Food Systems Resilience (OFSR) and the Office of Grants Management (OGM) have awarded $750,000 in funding to six partnerships that increase access to medically relevant, nutritious and locally produced food for Montgomery County families with children birth-18 who are at high risk of or are experiencing diet-related disease and food insecurity.
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On Friday, a Montgomery County jury found Raphael Mayorga, 21, of Frederick, guilty of second-degree assault, failure to remain at the scene of an accident causing serious bodily injury, failure to stop at the scene, and multiple counts of fleeing from police. The collision resulted in a police sergeant Pat Kepp losing both of his legs. Mayorga faces up to 28 years plus 120 days in prison, with a sentencing hearing set for August 27, 2025. County Executive Marc Elrich issued the following statement, expressing disappointment with the jury’s verdict: (more…)
The Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services released the updated “Health in Montgomery County 2013-2022” report, which provides a comprehensive overview of the County’s population health, highlighting key issues such as health disparities, chronic diseases, and social determinants, while comparing outcomes to state and national averages and focusing on equity in public health. (more…)
On Friday, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich issued a statement on the passing of Jack Fitzgerald, who died on April 8.