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April 20, 2021 | Maryam Shahzad

Council Approves Limited Capacity for School Graduations, Other Guidance for Ceremonies

The Montgomery County Council voted unanimously Tuesday to limit school graduation ceremonies to 50% of venue capacity for outdoor ceremonies; capacity is limited to 25% for indoor ceremonies or 250 people, whichever is fewer people. Read the regulation detailing new graduation guidance.  Schools that want to have an indoor graduation must obtain a letter of […]

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February 2, 2016 | Maureen Chowdhury

County Council Approves Al Roshdieh as Department of Transportation Director (PHOTO)

The Montgomery County Council appointed Al Roshdieh as the Director of the Department of Transportation (MCDOT) on Tuesday. Roshdieh has served as MCDOT’s Acting Director since December 2014 and his latest efforts include leading blizzard 2016 cleanup in the County. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett released this statement following Roshdieh’s appointment. “Montgomery County is changing […]

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May 21, 2014 | Staff Writer

County Council Expected to Approve $4.99 Billion FY 2015 Budget

The Montgomery County Council on Thursday, May 22, is expected to approve the County’s $4.99 billion Fiscal Year 2015 total operating budget and the Fiscal Years 2015-20 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The meeting is scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m. The Council reached tentative agreement on the budget and CIP on May 15. The Council […]

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August 10, 2013 | Staff Writer

Chevy Chase Lake Sector Plan (Video)

After weeks of discussion and various amendments, the Montgomery County Council has approved the Chevy Chase Lake Sector Plan but it did not come without plenty of debate. Susan Kenedy reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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May 18, 2012 | Staff Writer

Image of ambulance to represent Montgomery County Council Approves Ambulance Fee

Ambulance Fee Approved (Video)

The Montgomery County Council voted 6-3 to approve County Executive Isiah Leggett’s proposal to impose an Emergency Medical Services Transport fee (ambulance fee). Once fully implemented, the fee is expected to generate $16-18 million in annual revenue for the county, mostly paid for by the health insurance companies of people who are transported. A similar […]

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