Council Administrator

November 9, 2017 | Staff Writer

Marlene Michaelson Selected To Succeed Steve Farber as Council Administrator

Marlene Michaelson, who has served as the Montgomery County Council’s senior analyst for planning issues for 29 years, has been chosen to succeed retiring Council Administrator Steve Farber. Farber, who was appointed in October 1991, retires next year. The council administrator serves as the principal adviser to the council, and helps develop and implement the […]

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August 18, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Top 10 for Aug 11-17

Hate tops the MyMCMedia Top 10 for the week, which probably isn’t surprising considering the events of Charlottesville, Virginia.

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August 14, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Council Advertises Administrator Position

The Montgomery County Council has begun advertising for a replacement for Steve Farber, the council administrator who’s leaving in February. Farber has been with the council for 26 years and has served seven councils. The council administrator serves as a principal adviser to the council, helping to develop and carry out the council’s policies. The […]

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August 1, 2017 | Douglas Tallman

Longtime Council Adviser Announces Resignation

Longtime Council Administrator Steve Farber announced his resignation Tuesday. Farber, 75, of Chevy Chase, said he planned on returning to a national advisory service on fiscal and intergovernmental affairs — an organization he formed in 1983. “It’s funny. I’m fortunate I have all my energy and enthusiasm as I had on day one. I think […]

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