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Applications Now Being Accepted for Montgomery County’s ‘Small Business Accelerator Program’ in Partnership with M&T Bank

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Montgomery County Office of Human Rights and M&T Bank are partnering for the second year to offer a free 10-week “Small Business Accelerator Program” to assist small businesses—both emerging ones and those trying to rebuild from the impacts the COVID health crisis. The program will teach early-stage and minority entrepreneurs the essentials of business planning, operations, credit building, digital communication and financial management. It also could provide access to capital.

Applications are now being accepted to join the program, which will run from Jan. 10 through March 14. There is no limit on the number of programs that can participate, but the deadline to apply is Friday, Dec. 23. The first year of the program was an overwhelming success. More than 200 businesses pursued the opportunity to learn how to build their businesses. To register for the program, go to Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

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MoCo Coaches 4A All-County Football Team

By Damon Anderson

In the images below you will see the Montgomery County 4A Coaches All-County Selections (as chosen by the 4A coaches in Montgomery County). Honorable mention defense, honorable mention offense, second team all-county defense, second team all-county offense, coaches of the year, first team all-county defense, first team all-county offense, offensive player of the year, defensive player of the year, and player of the year awards can be seen:

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Montgomery County Council Committee Meeting on December 8; GO Committee will review a more than $7 million amendment and special appropriation to support Phase II of a program that will protect County systems against cybersecurity attacks

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: The Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee will meet on Thursday, Dec. 8 at 9:30 a.m. to review a more than $7 million amendment to the FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program (CIP) and special appropriation to the FY23 capital budget for the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS), Business Continuity Phase II Project. In addition, the committee will hold a proposed closed session on public security and cybersecurity. The members of the GO Committee include Chair Kate Stewart, Council Vice President Andrew Friedson and Councilmember Sidney Katz. More detail on each agenda item is provided below.

Amendment to the FY23-28 Capital Improvements Program and Special Appropriation to the County Government’s FY23 Capital Budget for the Department of Technology and Enterprise Business Solutions (TEBS), Business Continuity Phase II project, $7,469,000

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MCPD Holiday Alcohol Task Force Arrest 41 People for DUI During Week 4 of Enforcement

By Patrick Herron

**It should be noted that the above arrests include only those arrests made by task force officers and do not include the additional arrests made by patrol officers in the performance of their duties. Therefore, the overall number of DUI arrests made by officers during this time period is higher.

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Montgomery County Council’s Outgoing President Gabe Albornoz Shares Council Accomplishments for 2022 with a Video Retrospective

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Outgoing Montgomery County Council President Gabe Albornoz, who concluded his one-year term as president today, reflected on the Council’s accomplishments in 2022. To close out his year as president, a video retrospective was prepared highlighting the work of the Council that he led in 2022. View the video.

“Thank you to my Council colleagues, current and past, for your support and collaboration this year,” Albornoz said. “I am grateful for Council President Evan Glass’ partnership and friendship over the last year and look forward to seeing all the Council accomplishes under his steady leadership this upcoming year. I stand ready to support him and Council Vice President Andrew Friedson as they rise to the challenge.”

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Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass Announces Council Committee Assignments

By Patrick Herron

From the Office of Council President Evan Glass: Today, Montgomery County Council President Evan Glass announced the committee assignments for the 20th Council. Committee assignments are determined by the Council president every four years in collaboration with all Councilmembers.

“I am proud that the committee assignments for the 20th Council will be among the most diverse and historic – with a majority of our committees being chaired by Black, Latino, women and LGBTQ+ Councilmembers,” Council President Glass said.

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Montgomery County Council Elects Evan Glass as President and Andrew Friedson as Vice President

By Patrick Herron

Council President Glass’ priorities for the coming year include addressing housing affordability, striving toward transit equity and achieving Vision Zero, addressing the climate crisis through meaningful environmental legislation and clean energy initiatives, and ensuring that Montgomery County is economically competitive.

“This is the most diverse and representative Council in our County’s history. I am honored by my colleagues’ trust and faith in me to lead us forward,” Council President Glass said. “When voters approved the charter amendment I introduced expanding the size of the Council to better reflect our County’s beautiful diversity, I didn’t know what the end results would look like. But looking around this dais – the results have exceeded my expectations. I look forward to the new and unique perspectives that each of my colleagues will bring to this body and the work we will do together.”

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Montgomery County Recreation Will Begin Accepting Rec Assist 2023 Applications on Dec. 12

By Patrick Herron

Per Montgomery County: Montgomery County Recreation will begin accepting applications for 2023 Rec Assist, the department’s financial assistance program, on Monday, Dec. 12. Rec Assist provides County residents who receive eligible public assistance an opportunity to receive a scholarship to use toward most Recreation activities and memberships. County residents who currently receive public assistance from any of these programs are eligible for Rec Assist: Care for Kids; Free and Reduced-Price Meal Services (FARMS); Housing Assistance from a Shelter; Maryland Energy Assistance; Maryland Medicaid; Montgomery County HHS Rental Assistance Program; Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP); Supplemental Social Security Income; Temporary Cash Assistance (TCA) and WIC.

Once approved, each eligible family member will receive $200 placed on qualifying individual’s ActiveMontgomery account for use. Rec Assist 2023 funds are available for use from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2023, or until the funds are depleted. Funds are available on a first come, first served basis. Rec Assist applications will be accepted online, by mail to Montgomery County Recreation Attention Rec Assist, 2425 Reedie Drive, 10th Floor, Wheaton, MD, 20902, or can be dropped off at that same address Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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