The Montgomery County Office of Consumer Protection is warning residents about an increase in package delivery scams, known as “smishing,” where fraudulent text messages impersonating USPS or other carriers attempt to steal personal or financial information, urging caution and verification through official channels. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council unanimously extended the Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned Business Purchasing Program through 2029, aiming to address disparities in contracting opportunities as highlighted in the recent Disparity Study. (more…)
A Montgomery County Council committee meeting on Dec. 9 will include a briefing on updated Montgomery County Police Department consent search policies and a review of proposed changes to public benefits requirements for new construction projects. Additional details below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich announced a new online portal and hotline for residents to report hate-bias incidents, aiming to improve tracking and response to non-criminal acts of hate, including harassment, graffiti, and intimidation.
Montgomery County’s Office of Procurement reported record spending in Fiscal Year 2024, awarding $248.1 million to Minority, Female, and Disabled-Owned businesses and $130.5 million to Local Small Businesses, achieving the highest percentages in both programs’ histories. (more…)
On Tuesday, the Montgomery County Council elected Kate Stewart as president and Will Jawando as vice president, highlighting Stewart’s focus on climate, transportation, housing, and mental health initiatives, while Jawando prioritizes education, housing affordability, and equity. Full news release below. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on Tuesday, December 3 at 9am. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
The County Council will hold a public hearing on Bill 24-24, which proposes banning plastic carryout bags, taxing paper bags, and modifying related tax regulations, to January 14, 2025, at 1:30 p.m., with the sign-up deadline on January 13 at 2 p.m.
In October, Montgomery County Council Vice President Kate Stewart introduced the “Bring Your Own Bag” bill that would ban businesses from distributing single-use plastic bags and increase the fee on paper bags from five to 10 cents, with five cents allocated to the retailers and five cents allocated to the Water Quality Protection Charge fund.
The Montgomery County Council will hold committee meetings on Monday, December 2. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)
The nomination deadline for the Montgomery County Commission for Women’s 2025 “Women Making History Award” has been extended to Thursday, December. 12. The awards honor women residents or workers for leadership and community impact, with winners recognized during Women’s History Month and at a reception. Elected officials are excluded, and nominations must be submitted online. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will hold public hearings on Dec. 3, 2024, and Jan. 14, 2025, to receive testimony on proposed supplemental appropriations, legislative bills, and other resolutions. Full details below courtesy Montgomery County: (more…)