Montgomery Community Media

Here are five things to know today, Feb. 2, in Montgomery County: 1. It’s Groundhog Day! Will Punxsutawney Phil, the celebrity groundhog, see his shadow? According to legend, if it’s sunny and he sees his shadow that means six more weeks of winter. If he doesn’t see his shadow, then an early spring is on the way. […]

There’s a new boss at the Department of Liquor Control, and his top priority is improving the D-L-C’s customer service. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke has more.

It’s official. At Tuesday’s meeting, Montgomery County Council members approved Robert Dorfman’s appointment as director of the Department of Liquor Control (DLC). Dorfman, a North Potomac resident, was appointed to the position by County Executive Ike Leggett. In his new position, Dorfman will be paid an annual salary of $220,000. His appointment is effective immediately. […]

On Monday night, Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to hold his final Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget forum. The Jan. 30th forum takes place from 7-8:30 p.m. at the BlackRock Center for the Arts at 12901 Town Commons Drive in Germantown. “Public forums are the residents’ opportunity to let me know what is […]

Montgomery County Council member Nancy Navarro says she is outraged about the executive orders President Trump signed this week on immigration. “I am outraged that President Trump has chosen to single-handedly obliterate protections for many of our residents who are working hard for a better life in our County and in counties and cities across […]

In the MyMCMedia Extra video, below, Montgomery County Council member George Leventhal shares his reaction to County Executive Ike Leggett’s veto of the minimum wage legislation that would have raised the minimum wage to $15 in 2020. “I’m sorry that Mr. Leggett has not responded in a way that will address the needs of  people […]

Montgomery County Council presented a proclamation to recognize January as National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month during their council session Tuesday. Councilmembers Tom Hucker and Craig Rice presented the proclamation to the agencies and people that combat human trafficking in the county.  

Susan Kenedy hosts Council in Brief. This week’s show begins with reaction to County Executive Ike Leggett’s veto of legislation that would raise the minimum wage to $15 by 2020.

Here are five things to know today, Jan. 24, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has announced that he’s vetoing the $15 minimum wage legislation, that was approved by the County Council last week by a 5-4 vote. 2. County Council members are scheduled to interview Robert Dorfman at 10 a.m. about leading […]

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett has vetoed legislation that would have raised the minimum wage to $15 by 2020. “The only way to express my position regarding this bill at this time is to reluctantly veto and return it to you with what I believe is a more reasonable path to moving the county to a […]