Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on June 24, July 8, and July 15, 2025, to gather public input on proposed supplemental budget appropriations, a White Oak development and financing plan, and zoning and map amendments, with opportunities for residents to testify in person or remotely.
Montgomery County Government has issued a reminder that the County’s minimum wage will increase on July 1, 2025, with new rates based on employer size and adjusted for inflation in accordance with County law.
Montgomery County Councilmembers have introduced a bill that would require labor peace agreements for hotel development projects in which the County has a financial interest, aiming to prevent labor disputes that could impact revenue and public-private partnerships.
Montgomery County Government and related services will operate on a modified schedule for the Juneteenth holiday on Thursday, June 19, with closures affecting County offices, libraries, courts, and recreation centers, while Ride On and Metro services will follow holiday schedules and ABS stores will remain open with limited hours.
The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy Committee will meet on June 12 to review legislation that would establish a hiring preference for displaced federal workers and to consider a resolution adopting the Fiscal Year 2026–2031 Tax Supported Fiscal Plan Summary.
Montgomery County Councilmember and former Council President Andrew Friedson announced today that he is launching his campaign for Montgomery County Executive. He joins current councilmembers Evan Glass and Will Jawando as candidates in the upcoming election. More below, per Councilmember Friedson’s press release:
The Montgomery County Alcohol Beverage Services (ABS) has released the ninth episode of its podcast, Spirited Discussions, highlighting the top ten bestselling beers, wines, and spirits sold across the county over the past year. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council unanimously reappointed Megan Davey Limarzi to a second four-year term as inspector general, continuing her leadership of the independent office responsible for investigating fraud, waste, and abuse in county government.
Montgomery County has awarded a $9,016 MOVE grant to IT consulting firm Powersolv to support its relocation from Reston, Virginia, to Rockville, where the company plans to expand operations and add new jobs as part of the County’s ongoing efforts to attract and retain technology businesses.
The Montgomery County Council is scheduled to meet on Tuesday, June 10, to consider a range of items, including a vote on the reappointment of Inspector General Megan Davey Limarzi, interviews for key positions, and the introduction of zoning and budget measures. (more…)
Per the news release: “The Planning, Housing and Parks (PHP) Committee will meet on Monday, June 9, at 1:30 p.m. to review Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 25-04, Overlay Zones – Bethesda (B) Overlay Zone, and receive a briefing on homeownership assistance programs. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government: