Montgomery County Council Committees will hold meetings on Monday, March 24 to discuss various policy updates and budget reviews. The agenda includes updates on the county’s Cultural Plan, amendments to the public libraries’ capital budget, transportation services regulations, the solid waste management plan, and zoning text amendments related to self-storage and commercial-to-residential conversions. Full agenda below courtesy Montgomery County government:
Germantown native Brandon Murray, who attended and played middle school basketball at Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School in Germantown, led his team in scoring today as 12th-seeded McNeese State pulled off a stunning upset against 5th-seeded Clemson in the first round of the NCAA tournament.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is continuing its Sweep the Salt pilot program to remove excess road salt from streets near sensitive watershed areas, helping to prevent water contamination. MCDOT reported that the program collected nearly 50 tons of salt and debris following winter storms, and based on initial results, plans to continue the initiative next year.
Montgomery County government has announced that the 2025 County Health Rankings recognize the county as one of the healthiest in Maryland and the U.S. The report highlights Montgomery County’s low premature death rates, high life expectancy, healthier behaviors, strong access to healthcare providers, and ongoing efforts to address health disparities.
Montgomery County’s Office of Procurement will host the “Montgomery County is Open for Business” event on March 31 at the Silver Spring Civic Building to help Federal contractors explore local government opportunities. The event will feature a panel discussion, exhibitor tables from local agencies, and on-site vendor registration to connect businesses, particularly small, minority, veteran, and women-owned companies, with County procurement opportunities.
Montgomery County Council committees will review amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and the FY26 Capital Budget on March 20, focusing on projects such as the Olney Community Building, Olney Infant and Toddler Program site improvements, county office renovations, and Montgomery College facility upgrades. Discussions will include funding reallocations, infrastructure improvements, and accessibility enhancements, with key proposals like a $1.2 million elevator modernization project and a $12.4 million increase in Montgomery College’s CIP request.
The Montgomery County Council approved a resolution to establish the Infrastructure Funding Workgroup, which will assess the County’s schools, transportation, and parks infrastructure needs and recommend equitable and sustainable funding solutions. The workgroup, composed of County agencies and stakeholders, must submit a final report by June 30, 2026.
Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection will host its first World Water Day Celebration on March 22 at Wheaton Regional Park, featuring activities like guided nature walks, a piñata exhibit, and Youth Trout Fishing Day. The event, themed “Save Our Glaciers,” aims to raise awareness about freshwater conservation and will include partnerships with local organizations to highlight efforts in protecting waterways and ensuring clean drinking water. (more…)
Montgomery County Council Vice President Will Jawando will introduce legislation on March 18 to create a hiring preference for displaced federal workers residing in the County. (more…)
The Montgomery County Council will meet on March 18 to review the Fiscal Year 2026 Capital Budget, consider amendments to the FY25-30 Capital Improvements Program, and introduce new legislation, including a bill to support the hiring of displaced federal workers. (more…)
A delegation of 31 Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) student-athletes will participate in a pickleball exchange trip to China from April 9-21, 2025.