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December 7, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Senator Mikulski’s “Summing Up Speech” (VIDEO)

Senator Barbara Mikulski, the longest serving woman in Congressional history, delivered her “summing up speech” today. It was a trip down memory lane for Mikulski, who recalled her roots in Baltimore and the neighborhood cause that changed the direction of her life. “I have served in elected public office for 45 years; more than half […]

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July 13, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Leventhal Addresses FY 16 Savings Plan in Memo to Councilmembers

Montgomery County Council President George Leventhal transmitted a memo to the County Council today about County Executive Ike Leggett’s recommended $51 million fiscal year 2016 savings plan. “In my view, a savings plan is needed now, at the start of FY 16, because there have been major changes in the county’s revenue picture since May […]

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April 27, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Council Committees Meet on April 28: Agenda Preview

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee and its Education Committee will meet jointly at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 28, for a worksession on the School Resource Officers (SRO) program that places officers in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The committee also will receive an update on the program that places cameras on school […]

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April 22, 2014 | Staff Writer

Council Committees Meet on April 23

The Montgomery County Council’s Public Safety Committee meets at 1:30 p.m. on April 23 to review the Fiscal Year 2015 operating budget request of the Montgomery County Fire and Rescue Service. The worksession is part of the Council’s review of County Executive Isiah Leggett’s recommended FY15 operating budget. After Council committees review various aspects of […]

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April 20, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Council Committees Meet on April 21

The Montgomery County Council’s Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (T and E) Committee at 9 a.m. on Monday, April 21, will hold a worksession on a variety of transportation issues with representatives of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority (WMATA—or Metro). The worksession is part of the committee’s review of budget requests concerning County Executive […]

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March 30, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Montgomery Council Committees Meet on March 31

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee will meet jointly at 2 p.m. on March 31, for a worksession on proposed Zoning Text Amendment (ZTA) 14-01 that would require the establishment of charging stations for electronic vehicles. The worksession will address several potential changes in the ZTA since it was first […]

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January 16, 2014 | Staff Writer

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Ten Mile Creek Worksession Set for Jan. 17

The Montgomery County Council’s Planning, Housing and Economic Development (PHED) Committee and its Transportation, Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (T and E) Committee will meet jointly at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 17, for the second worksession on a limited amendment to the 1994 Clarksburg Master Plan and the Hyattstown Special Study Area that concerns the […]

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June 17, 2013 | Staff Writer

Nighttime Task Force Committees

County Executive Leggett established the Nighttime Economy Task Force in May to encourage increased nighttime business activity in Montgomery County. The Task Force recently established seven committees, including: 1.Entertainment – dining/social/performance venues, events, talent retention, marketing and assessment of the economic impact of these offerings; 2. Public use and amenities – geographic boundaries, multi-use sidewalks, […]

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April 24, 2013 | Staff Writer

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Council Committees Meet on April 25

The Montgomery County Council’s Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, April 25, will hold its second worksession on the compensation and benefits proposed for employees of County government and County agencies in the Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget. The review is part of the Council’s examination of the recommended […]

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April 18, 2013 | Staff Writer

MoCo Council Committees Meet on April 19

The Montgomery County Council’s Education Committee will hold a work session at 2 p.m. on the Fiscal Year 2014 operating budget request for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). The worksession is expected to include discussion on programs focused on closing the Achievement Gap. The review is part of the Council’s examination of the recommended budget […]

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