County Council

April 8, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

‘Montgomery al Dia’ Celebrates 100th Episode

Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett joined host Lorna Virgili for the 100th episode of radio show “Montgomery al Dia” on Radio America on April 8 to talk about the show’s impact as an ongoing tool to inform the County’s fast growing Hispanic community.   “Montgomery al Dia” was launched on April 3, 2012, by the […]

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March 31, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Council to Address Plans for Wheaton Library, Community Center

The Montgomery County Council will hold a worksession on County Executive Ike Leggett’s proposed plan to build a new Wheaton Library and Community Recreation Center during their regular session meeting on April 1.  The plan is part of the Executive’s recommended Fiscal Years 2015-20 Capital Improvements Program. Last week, the Council voted against placing an […]

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March 25, 2014 | Staff Writer

A Day in the Life (Photo & Video)

UPDATED On April 22, Montgomery Community Media (MCM), in partnership with the Montgomery County Employees Federal Credit Union (MCEFCU) and Giant Foods, will seek to document “A Day in the Life of Montgomery County” through photos and videos from volunteer contributors. The project was recognized by the County Council on March 25. At the ceremonies […]

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March 18, 2014 | Staff Writer

Council Receives OLO Report on Construction Change Orders

The Montgomery County Council today, March 18, received a report from the County’s Office of Legislative Oversight (OLO) regarding “Change Orders in County Government Construction Projects.” The report examines the change order process for County Government capital facility construction contracts and describes how change orders affected the cost and schedule of recently completed projects. The […]

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March 7, 2014 | Staff Writer

photo Clarksburg sign

Construction Limits for Clarksburg and Town Hall (Video)

After months of discussion, the County Council has tentatively approved limits on construction in the Ten Mile Creek watershed in Clarksburg. Residents recently made their voices heard to Council members on the direction they want the community to head at the Clarksburg Town Hall. Susan Kenedy has the story. Visit our PEG partner County Cable […]

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February 5, 2014 | Staff Writer

County Council to Hold Another CIP Hearing and More

The Montgomery County Council at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, will hold the third session of a public hearing on County Executive Isiah Leggett’s proposed Fiscal Year 2015 Capital Budget and his proposed FY 2015-20 Capital Improvements Program (CIP). The CIP is a six-year plan for funding major projects. The public hearing will be […]

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January 28, 2014 | Staff Writer

photo Craig Rice and George Leventhal

County Council Agenda: A Preview

The Montgomery County Council at approximately 11:30 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 28 will select a new Councilmember to serve the remainder of the term representing District 5. The position has been vacant since the resignation of Councilmember Valerie Ervin on Jan. 3. The vote to select the new Councilmember will conclude the morning session of […]

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January 27, 2014 | Valerie Bonk

Former Councilmember Ervin: ‘I’m Not Going Far’ (Video)

In this MyMCMedia Extra, Valerie Bonk talked with former Montgomery County Councilmember Valerie Ervin at the Women’s Legislative Briefing in Rockville about her plans to stay involved in the community.

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January 23, 2014 | Sonya Burke

Dale Tibbitts on District 5 Vacancy (Video)

In this MyMCMedia extra, Dale Tibbits tells us why he applied for the District 5 County Council vacancy. Tibbitts currently is employed as the chief of staff for County Councilmember Marc Elrich. Take a look: The Council is expected to announce its appointment for the District 5 seat on Jan. 28.

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January 18, 2014 | Staff Writer

Council Working on Clarksburg Zoning (Video)

The Montgomery County Council has returned from its winter recess to a full agenda of business with the first in a series of worksessions on proposed development in the Ten Mile Creek watershed in Clarksburg. Take a look: Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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